Jordan News » Aqaba News Jordan » Aqaba » Tourism: 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 » Tourism: Tourism: Jordan Looks Ahead as UNESCO Honors Aqaba Marine Reserve and Tourism Grows
Jordan is looking ahead as the UNESCO-listed Aqaba Marine Reserve becomes a symbol of the Kingdom’s commitment to sustainable tourism. Tourism officials say investments in conservation, marine ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Tourism: 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 » Tourism: Jordan revitalizes tourism, cultural heritage through relief packages, mega-projects, global reach
AMMAN, Oct. 20 (Petra) – Over the past two years, Jordan’s tourism and cultural sectors have undergone a sweeping transformation, powered by high-impact government relief initiatives, major ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Tourism: Royal Jordanian to operate direct Aqaba-Moscow route twice weekly
AMMAN — The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), Royal Jordanian (RJ) and the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) on Tuesday signed an operational support agreement to launch a direct air route ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Tourism: Once the region’s safest bet, Jordan’s tourism industry now hangs in the balance
British tourists have been warned to avoid travel to parts of Jordan, long considered a safe haven for holidays in the Middle East, after Iran resumed retaliatory missile attacks on the country. In ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Tourism: 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 » Tourism: Wadi Rum Protected Area stages aerial event to 10 October
Wadi Rum Protected Area in southern Jordan hosted an international hot-air balloon and aerial sports event from 1 to 10 October 2026, linking the desert programme with Aqaba. The event brought balloon ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Tourism: Aqaba Seeks Expanded Investment, Tourism Ties with Poland
Aqaba, June 15 (Petra) -- The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) on Monday discussed with Polish Charge d’Affaires to Jordan Karol Leśniak prospects of enhancing cooperation and expand ...
News Jordan » Aqaba » Tourism: Jordan, UAE Talk Economic Ties
Amman, Oct. 19 (Petra) – Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) President Ayman Alawneh and UAE Ambassador to Jordan Sultan Al Shamsi discussed ways to enhance bilateral economic and investment ...