Ayla Oasis
Alaa Barakat is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience spanning several high-profile positions. Currently serving as the Director of Finance at Ayla Oasis Development Company since 2013, Alaa is responsible for overseeing the company's financial performance and implementing best practices for growth in real estate development, asset management, and strategic planning. Previous roles include Deputy CEO-Finance & Administration at Tameer Jordan Holdings, where Alaa focused on financial performance and organizational restructuring, and Executive Vice President, Finance & Administration at Jordan Investment Trust P.L.C. Additionally, Alaa has significant experience from tenure at UNICEF, where contributions included enhancing financial management and overseeing major projects. Earlier career highlights include auditing and consulting roles at Arthur Andersen & Co. and management position at UNITED UNIVERSAL GARMENT MFG. CO. Alaa holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Economics from the University of Jordan, along with various executive training from prestigious institutions including Harvard Kennedy School and Duke Executive Training.
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Ayla Oasis
A dream conceived, the destination sculpted out of the coast of Aqaba and dedicated to inspiring lives by delivering a blend of Art, Music, Sports, Well-being, Recreation And Entertainment Activities. Ayla Oasis Development Company was established in 2002, creating the blueprint for the development known simply as Ayla, with the vision to build an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable destination to support Jordan’s aggressive economic growth strategy. Jordan’s historic city of Aqaba is located on the Red Sea, has 27km of shoreline and is quickly becoming a major tourist destination for both local and international visitors. Artistically sculpted out of the coastal desert landscape, Ayla adds an additional 17 kilometers of waterfront living to the Aqaba coastline. The destination provides a thoughtfully curated mix of residential, touristic, commercial and entertainment offers, creating a vibrant and dynamic community in a truly idyllic setting.