Jordan News » Aqaba News Jordan » Aqaba: Arab Gas Pipeline revival: Jordan approves strategic natural gas supply route to Lebanon via Syria
Under the new arrangement, Jordan will import liquefied natural gas and regasify it using existing infrastructure at the Aqaba Port, before transporting the product to Lebanon through Syria.
News Jordan » Aqaba: In 2017, Jordan sank a 100-foot C-130 Hercules cargo plane off Aqaba; marine life has been colonizing it ever since
A retired Jordanian C-130 Hercules plane was intentionally sunk offshore Aqaba. This created an artificial reef to foster marine life and coral growth. Studies show artificial reefs increase fish ...
News Jordan » Aqaba: Netanyahu: Israel did not promise to freeze settlement building at Aqaba
The Palestinian shooting attack in the West Bank that claimed the lives of two brothers during the summit underscored the urgent need to halt the violence. Israeli and Palestinian officials discussed ...
News Jordan » Aqaba: Aqaba’s date palm sector emerges as driver of economic diversification
AMMAN — Aqaba’s date palm sector is emerging as a promising driver of agricultural growth and economic diversification in southern Jordan, with expanding orchards creating opportunities for food ...
News Jordan » Aqaba: Jordan's Aqaba port sees transit cargo boost amid Hormuz disruption
Jordan's Aqaba port has seen a surge in transit cargo as the U.S.-Iran conflict has largely shut down commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, according to officials at the port and terminal ...
News Jordan » Aqaba: Aqaba Blue Confirms Jordan’s Place as a Global Diving Destination
Jordan strengthens its position as a regional tourism and diving destination with the launch of Aqaba Blue: Ocean Future in Action. Backed by PADI, SeaKeepers and leading marine organizations, the ...
News Jordan » Aqaba: ACT says it sets 2nd consecutive monthly record with 104,000 TEUs
AMMAN — The Aqaba Container Terminal (ACT) said it had handled more than 104,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) in August, setting a monthly record for the second consecutive month despite ...
News Jordan » Aqaba: Arkia scraps all flights from Aqaba until further notice amid change in Jordanian policy
Israeli airline Arkia was forced to cancel all flight operations from Jordan’s Aqaba airport until further notice after local authorities announced a sudden change of policy leaving hundreds of ...
News Jordan » Aqaba: Aqaba Container Terminal Sets New Record for Second Consecutive Month, Handling More Than 104,000 TEUs in August 2026
Jordan’s preferred gateway to the world, the Levant and beyond, set a new record for the second consecutive month in Aug ...
News Jordan » Aqaba: Shakira to Perform Live in Jordan for the First Time
AQABA, Jordan, Feb. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global superstar Shakira, the Queen of Latin Pop, is set to perform live in Jordan for the very first time as part of her highly anticipated Las Mujeres Ya ...