Amman - As part of Ayla Oasis Development Company's efforts to provide the highest levels of operational management, and in order to guarantee excellence in its current phase of preparation to launch and operate the first stage of Ayla Oasis project, which includes the first high-end international Golf course, along with a 230 berth marina, Ayla has announced that Christopher White will be joining Ayla as Director of Operations.
White was selected for his extensive operational background and his great experience in managing international golf courses and global tourist resorts. He is expected to add great value in supporting local talents and expertise in fields that are considered new to the local labor market, and specifically in regards to golf courses.
With international managerial experience, Mr. White has previously overseen the constructing, opening, and operation of six championship venues most recently with Abu Dhabi-based Aldar Properties PJSC,and YasLinks course, located on Yas Island.
White is a member of the Professional Golfers' Association and studied Business, Finance and Marketing.
"I am very happy to join Ayla Oasis Development Company and work on this mega project which is the first of its kind in the region, with the help of a vital and dynamic team with diverse skills."
He added, "This is a wonderful opportunity that cannot be missed; as I will be working on a golf course designed by the renowned Greg Norman, one of the region's largest Marinas complimented by an array of unique residential units, not to mention great retail and entertainment components"
Inspired by the vision of Ayla Oasis Board to become a leading global company in the tourism, real estate, and entertainment sectors, Ayla firmly continues to position itself on the map as a place that combines luxury and urban culture on the shores of the Red Sea.
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About Ayla
Ayla Oasis Development Co. is a private shareholding company registered in Aqaba, Jordan and is committed to quality and innovation. Acting as a master developer, Ayla's objective is to create a premier waterfront destination that features world-class residential and tourism components.
Perched strategically at the juncture of old world and new, in a town renowned globally for being Jordan's single seaport, Ayla delivers a pioneering blend of cutting edge commercial spaces and upscale residences that promise to collectively catapult the port of Aqaba from the access point itis today, into a world class trade and tourism destination.
Spanning over 432 hectares (4,320,000 m2) and boasting 235 meters of sea front on the Gulf of Aqaba, Ayla which is built around a 17km manmade lagoon will feature a range of facilities and amenities, including a variety of up-market hotels, unique residential communities, an 18-hole signature golf course designed by "Greg Norman" along with a 9-hole golf academy,Jordan's largest marina and encompassing the marina village which will serve as a commercial hub and centre, a range of different retail units, cafes, entertainment and recreational facilities.
For more information on Ayla, please visit www.ayla.com.jo or contact:
Ayla PR Team (Dubai)
Weber Shandwick -Linda Dabbagh
Tel: +971 4 445 4222
E-mail: ldabbagh@webershandwick.com
Ayla PR Team (Jordan)
iJordan - Rita Shahin
Tel: +962 6 461 1014
E-mail: r.shahin@ijordan.org
AylaPR Manager (Jordan)
Ayla Oasis Development Co. - Nidal Majali
Tel: +96232050500
E-mail: nmajali@ayla.com.jo
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