Rotana Corporate Sustainability Report 2017

77 It is common practice for Rotana hotels to give preference for local employment in each country of operation: • The majority of our colleagues in all our non-GCC hotels are nationals. • As for countries outside the GCC, we also support local economies by creating employment and stimulating economic activity. New jobs are created in various countries for the locals to further boost their life quality. The number of Egyptians working in our hotels in Egypt in 2017 constituted around 96% of total colleagues, in Iraq, the Iraqis employed at Rotana hotels increased from 28% to the percentage of 45% in 2016. WHY ROTANA “Rotana takes pride in the local customs and traditions, making it a leading hospitality brand within the GCC region. My colleagues respect and treat me with dignity, creating a more comfortable and secure workplace.” Khalid Al Balushi (Omani) Government Relations Officer Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana 120% 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Local Employement 2014 2013 2015 2016 2017 Egyptians, Working in Egypt Iraqis, Working in Erbil Lebanese, Working in Lebanon Sudanese, Working in Sudan Syrians, Working in Syria Non-GCC Countries Local Employees