Jordan News » Aqaba News Jordan » Aqaba » Places: 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.
News Jordan » Aqaba » Places: 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 » Places: 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 » Places: Aqaba, Jordan
Memories Aicha Luxury Camp, in Aqaba, Jordan.Shutterstock Set against the rust-colored Wadi Rum mountains, Aqaba is the only coastal city in the country of Jordan, on the northern tip of the Arabian ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Places: Jordan launches US$2.5bn UAE-backed mining railway project
JORDAN: A groundbreaking ceremony has formally launched the UAE-backed US$2.5bn Aqaba – Al-Shidiyeh – Ma’an Railway Project to link mining areas with the Red Sea port. The 403 km network being ...