In pictures: Gala ball raises millions for children’s hospital

The UAE ambassador to Washington, right, greets Children’s National Medical Center chief executive Kurt Newman prior to Friday’s gala. The event raised nearly US$11 million, about Dh40m. Evelyn Hockstein for The National / April 11, 2014

Yousef Al Otaiba and his wife Abeer. During his speech Mr Al Otaiba said: ‘Children’s National can meet the needs of every child, especially for the families that can’t afford to pay, and that’s why we’re all here tonight.’ Evelyn Hockstein for The National / April 11, 2014

Yousef and Abeer Al Otaiba, Kurt Newman, and Amy and Bret Baier in the media room prior to Friday’s gala for Washington’s Children’s National Medical Center. Evelyn Hockstein for The National / April 11, 2014

The most successful single charity event in the US capital’s history was co-hosted by the UAE ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba, along with Fox News anchor Bret Baier and their wives.