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Dudin: Ayla is dedicated to establishing Aqaba as a promising hub for tourism and sports investment
Aqaba – In a remarkable sports and tourism scene, the city of Aqaba is preparing to host the 34th edition of the Jordan Open Golf Championship, scheduled to take place from September 4–6 at the Ayla Golf Club. The event will feature the participation of around 70 male and female players from different nationalities, accompanied by extensive international media coverage that highlights the importance of this global sporting occasion.
Ayla Oasis Development Company announced the completion of all necessary preparations and the adoption of a comprehensive organizational and promotional plan aimed at presenting the championship in a manner befitting Jordan’s reputation while showcasing Aqaba’s position as a promising tourist and investment destination. The championship serves as an integrated platform to stimulate tourism and economic activity in the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, highlighting the city’s advanced organizational capabilities and its ability to host major international sporting events at the highest standards. It also enriches the tourism experience with a series of parallel, innovative activities that combine sports, entertainment, and culture.
The championship embodies a vivid example of Aqaba’s potential as a world-class sports tourism destination, thanks to the alignment of Ayla’s organizational efforts with the strategic vision of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone and its smart, comprehensive promotion of the city’s natural assets and advanced infrastructure.
The managing director of Ayla Oasis Development Company, Eng. Sahl Dudin, affirmed that hosting the 34th edition of the Jordan Open Golf Championship reflects Ayla’s vision of advancing sustainable development by creating a wide-ranging positive impact across various sectors that benefits the local community. He expressed his enthusiasm for the event, describing it as an ideal opportunity to highlight Aqaba’s organizational capabilities and its distinguished status in hosting world-class sporting events.
Dudin further noted that the championship represents the beginning of a more ambitious phase of major events and unique activities that strengthen the tourism sector and enhance the appeal of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone as a leading investment and tourism destination. He added that Ayla has taken upon itself a key role in supporting comprehensive development through close collaboration with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and the Jordan Tourism Board, in addition to support from private sector partners and media institutions. This cooperation ensures tangible economic impact that reaches the widest possible segment of society. He stressed that the championship, which brings together dozens of athletes and is followed by hundreds of thousands worldwide, places Aqaba confidently on the map of major global golf events and reinforces its position as an international platform for niche sports and high-value activities.
Hosting the championship with such a high level of international presence and attention constitutes a milestone on the global sports calendar and consolidates Aqaba’s status as a premier golf destination. Participants will also enjoy an exceptional opportunity to explore the Aqaba Special Economic Zone, discover its development and urban projects, and visit the Golden Tourism Triangle (Aqaba, Wadi Rum, and Petra) in a holistic experience that blends sports, nature, and culture.
Building on the rapid growth of tourism indicators in Aqaba, Ayla emphasizes that the championship will contribute to increasing hotel occupancy rates and boosting economic activity, leveraging the company’s successful track record in organizing previous golf tournaments and other sporting events. Ayla has adopted precision and professionalism as its organizational hallmarks, paying attention to the smallest details under the supervision of top experts and specialists. The event will feature a competition schedule and logistical facilities of world-class standards, along with premium services for guests and players, ensuring that the championship reflects Jordan’s reputation as a sports and tourism destination.
Integrating golf into the tourism resources of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone represents a strategic step towards expanding the variety of events that attract visitors from around the globe, enhancing their tourism experience, and diversifying sources of tourism income. This approach has a positive impact on the local economy and reinforces Jordan’s position as a leading destination on the global sports tourism map.
In this context, Ayla has completed a comprehensive system of world-class golf facilities, crowned by an architectural masterpiece: an 18-hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by world golf legend Greg Norman. The course harmoniously blends with Aqaba’s coastal terrain, where golden sand intermingles with water features and man-made lagoons, creating a breathtaking visual scene that offers players a unique experience combining challenge and beauty. Ayla also provides a specialized Golf Club that includes 50 luxury suites overlooking the course, along with a selection of fine dining restaurants offering exceptional hospitality experience. Moreover, Ayla is home to a Golf Academy that provides an ideal training and learning environment, featuring a dedicated 9-hole practice course equipped with the latest technologies and facilities to meet the needs of players of all levels.
Through this unique integration of sports, hospitality, and nature, Ayla continues to solidify its position as a global golf destination, opening new horizons for niche tourism in Jordan and ensuring Aqaba remains a permanent attraction for lovers of sports and excellence.
