Jordan News » Aqaba News Jordan » Aqaba » Events: Aqaba to Host Landmark Global Marine Sports and Diving Event with Participation from 25 Countries in September 2026
AQABA, Jordan, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The coastal city of Aqaba is preparing to host one of the most prominent international events in the diving and marine sports sector with the launch of ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Events: Wadi Rum Protected Area hosts MDS 120 from 31 October
Wadi Rum Protected Area hosts MDS 120 Jordan from 31 October to 7 November 2026, bringing a staged desert endurance event to southern Jordan near Aqaba. The event is listed for walkers and runners, ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Events: Queen Rania inaugurates 'Layered Becoming' art exhibition in Aqaba
Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah inaugurated the ‘Layered Becoming’ art exhibition on Thursday, October 8, 2026 ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Events: Tickets for Pocket Gamer Connects Aqaba 2025 now live
Pocket Gamer Connects returns to the MENA in Aqaba, Jordan, November 8th and 9th, 2025. 1,000+ attendees will gather for expert talks, networking, and exploring regional and international industry ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Events: EU Delegation to Jordan Co-organises Beach Clean-up for school pupils in Aqaba
Aqaba, October 9, 2024 – The Delegation of the European Union to Jordan, co-organised with the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Interreg ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Events: Aqaba Girls' Day 2026 spotlights future careers in technology, innovation
Aqaba, Oct. 20 (Petra) -- The 2026 Girls' Day in Jordan kicked off Monday at the Aqaba National Vocational Training Hub under the theme "From Inspiration to Digital Innovation," aiming to introduce ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Events: Aqaba United for EU Beach Clean Up 2025 ♻️
The campaign was held under the patronage of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and organized by the EU Delegation to Jordan with partners including the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Events: 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 » Events: In 1999, Jordan sank an M42 anti-aircraft tank off Aqaba to create an artificial reef; 27 years later, coral, sponges, and fish cover the wreck
In 1999, Jordan sank an M42 tank off Aqaba as an artificial reef. Today, coral, sponges, and fish cover it, and beginner divers can reach it from the beach.