HRH PRINCE FEISAL CROWNS DEAD TO RED WINNERS
Nov 15, 2025
HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Generations For Peace, crowned the winners of the “Ayla Cycling Race” on Friday, with 185 cyclists from 17 countries taking part in the event.
Held for the first time by Generations For Peace in collaboration with the Jordan Cycling Federation, the race witnessed broad participation across all age groups. The 200km route started at the Arab Potash Company gate by the Dead Sea and concluded at Ayla Oasis Resort on the Red Sea shores in Aqaba.
Lama Hattab, CEO of Generations For Peace, emphasized the organisation’s belief in the vital role of sport in bringing communities closer together and building bridges of understanding and mutual respect.
She highlighted the diversity of this event, which combined challenge, passion, and camaraderie on Jordanian soil.
Hattab expressed pride in partnering to organise such a distinguished race, noting that the event stands as a living example of the power of sport in promoting peace, cooperation, and cultural exchange among nations.
Engineer Sahl Dudin, CEO of Ayla Oasis Development Company, voiced his pride in the company’s participation in this international sporting event, which embodies the spirit of challenge and unity and showcases the beauty and diversity of Jordan’s natural landscapes.
He added that hosting this prestigious race reflects Ayla’s commitment to supporting sport, sustainable tourism, and strengthening Aqaba’s position as a premier destination for international sporting events. He praised the collaboration between the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority and Generations For Peace in delivering an exceptional event that reflects Jordan’s bright image globally.
The “Dead to Red” Race is considered one of the most prominent and oldest sporting events in Jordan and the region. First launched in 1993 by the Amman Road Runners, it has since become a symbol of endurance, challenge, and cultural exchange, attracting more than 10,000 participants and supporters from over 54 nationalities over the course of three decades.
