Jordan News » Aqaba News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: Prime minister urges faster development of Aqaba ports to boost trade, energy security
AMMAN — Prime Minister Jafar Hassan on Sunday called for accelerating expansion and development projects at Aqaba’s ports, citing their growing regional importance and role in strengthening Jordan’s ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: Jordan’s Aqaba ports handle 20.5m tonnes of cargo as imports surge 35%
Jordan's Aqaba ports handled 20.51 million tonnes of cargo in the first nine months of 2026, marking a 14.3% increase, driven by a 35.3% rise in imports to over 12.4 million tonnes. Vehicle imports ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: Syria, Jordan stress territorial integrity, reject Israeli attacks on southern Syria
Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani met Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: 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 » Security: Jordan, Syria discuss strategic projects ahead of November Coordination Council meeting
Aqaba, Oct. 22 (Petra) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and Expatriates Affairs Ayman Safadi held extensive talks Thursday with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: Resecurity to Exhibit at SOFEX 2026 in Jordan, Showcasing Advanced Software-Defined Warfare and Cyber Threat Intelligence Capabilities
The 2026 edition places an increased focus on emerging technologies and introduces expanded areas for engagement, including a dedicated Cybersecurity Zone. This reflects the growing role of cyber ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: Jordan’s King Abdullah rejects Israeli attacks on Syria amid deadly Daraa incursion
AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Thursday condemned Israeli attacks on Syrian territory and reaffirmed his country’s support for Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The king made the ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: Jordan-UAE Railway Company breaks ground on $2.5bn Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan railway project
The governments of Jordan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have broken ground on the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project, a $2.5bn initiative to connect the Red Sea port city of Aqaba with key ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: UAE, Jordan launch $2.5 billion railway project linking Aqaba to mining sites
King of Jordan and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi witness groundbreaking ceremony for Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: ADC signs five-year deal to enhance security systems in Aqaba industrial zone
Aqaba, April 20 (Petra) -- The Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC) on Monday signed an agreement with Rock for Security Services and Consultancy to operate and maintain security systems in the ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: Kanakrieh: Aqaba railway first of Social Security Corporation's investments in rail transport
Amman, Apr. 17 (Petra)-- CEO of the Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF), Ezz Eddin Kanakrieh, affirmed that the fund’s participation in the Aqaba Railway Project reflects an institutional ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Security: U.S., Israel Complete Unmanned Naval Exercise in Gulf of Aqaba
Two unmanned surface vessels, a Saildrone Explorer and Devil Ray T-38 operate in the Gulf of Aqaba, during exercise Digital Shield, Sept. 21, 2022. (Courtesy photo) Forces from U.S. 5th Fleet ...