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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Aqaba - The Untold Story

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 species diversity and invertebrate biomass. Marine life quickly colonizes these structures for habitat and protection. A storm later broke the plane,…

The Economic Times

In 2019, Jordan sank 19 military machines in the Red Sea, turning retired tanks, cannons, an ambulance, and a combat helicopter into an underwater museum and artificial reef

Jordan's Aqaba hosts a unique underwater military museum featuring decommissioned vehicles. These sunken machines now serve as artificial reefs, attracting marine life and divers. The project aims to relieve pressure on natural coral reefs while offering a new tourist experience. Research indicates such artificial reefs can foster marine growth when…

The Economic Times

Miliband calls for calm in Iran as Trump threatens to bomb bridges

Ed Miliband , in his international stage debut as foreign secretary , called for de-escalation in the Iran- US conflict during an ASEAN summit in the Philippines , acknowledging the significant economic impact on member states and the UK. Donald Trump issued a severe warning, stating that the United States…

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Eight Arab countries vow to support ‘peaceful transition process’ in Syria

Syria’s new government must be ‘inclusive’, say Arab foreign ministers in Jordan, warning against any discrimination.

Al Jazeera

7 of the best holidays to explore Jordan

Here’s how to have the ultimate Jordanian experience, from floating the Dead Sea to perusing Petra’s ancient treasures

The Independent UK

Palestinian killed in crossfire after Israeli raid on West Bank town

Israeli forces stormed Aqaba and destroyed a building after besieging it but failed to arrest a wanted Palestinian.

Al Jazeera

‘Stereotypes are evolving’: female divers shake up conservative Jordan

Project Sea clears rubbish from Aqaba’s reefs, which is recycled into bags by Palestinian refugees – a female-led scheme in a country where women must still fight for equality

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Southern Jordan: how to do Petra and Wadi Rum on a mini-break

Four days is all you really need in this Middle Eastern movie set. Abha Shah goes exploring

Evening Standard

Does Israeli Minister's Anti-Palestinian Statement Undermine Sharm el-Sheikh Understandings?

Egypt denounced the recent “inflammatory” statements of Israel's far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on the Palestinian people, saying they undermined peace efforts. Last Sunday, Egyptian, Jordanian, Israeli, Palestinian, and US security officials and politicians met in Sharm el-Sheikh following Cairo's invitation to complete the understanding reached in Aqaba on Feb.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Sharm El-Sheikh Security Meeting Reiterates Urgency of ‘Calm’ in West Bank

Participants in the security meeting of Sharm El Sheikh have stressed the urgency of achieving calm in the Palestinian territories. They reiterated in a statement on Sunday their commitment to reinforce the security and stability of Israelis and Palestinians, expressing their will to hold another meeting in Egypt. Egyptian, Jordanian,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Demands Clarifications from Israel over Aqaba Statements

Washington has demanded clarifications from the Israeli government after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and some of his ministers reneged on the agreements reached at last month’s Aqaba meeting. Official broadcaster Kan said on Saturday that the US administration requested clarifications after Netanyahu, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis-Netanyahu's balancing act got harder after post-summit violence

A U.S.-brokered summit had barely ended with pledges to calm violence and slow Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank when Palestinian homes were set ablaze by Jewish settlers in retaliation for a deadly Palestinian gun ambush.

Reuters

Netanyahu says no freeze in settlement construction in West Bank

Several Israeli officials say government will not halt authorisation or construction of illegal settlement units.

Al Jazeera

Aqaba Meeting: Israelis, Palestinians Pledge to Curb Violence

Israel committed to stop authorization of any settler outposts in the occupied West Bank for six months during a meeting on Sunday with Palestinian officials in Jordan when the sides pledged to prevent more violence. In a joint statement at the end of a meeting in the Red Sea resort…

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Israel and Palestinians agree to deepen ties to avert violence

Israel and Palestinian officials pledged to work towards reviving efforts to reach a "just and lasting peace" deal at the end of talks in Aqaba, saying on Sunday they would work closely to prevent "further violence".

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan King Tells McGurk of Urgent Need to Reduce Escalation

Jordan's King Abdullah II told US President Joe Biden's top Middle East advisor attending an Israeli-Palestinian meeting on Sunday that efforts should be intensified to bring "calm and reduce escalation" in Palestinian territories, state media reported. Brett McGurk attended the meeting in the Red Sea port of Aqaba hosted by…

Al Jazeera

Jordan hosts Israel-Palestine talks as violence escalates

Jordan says the talks in Aqaba is part of an effort to halt ‘a security breakdown that could fuel more violence’.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan Signs MoU for Gold, Lithium Exploration

Jordan's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Arab Mining Company signed Sunday two memoranda of understanding (MoU) to excavate lithium in Wadi Araba's Fenyan area and gold in Aqaba's Jabal Mubarak area. The Jordan News Agency (Petra) quoted Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh as saying…

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Jordan detains cargo vessel that strayed near Aqaba's coral reef beach

Jordan on Tuesday detained a cargo ship arriving from Egypt that was towed away after it strayed close to a natural coral reef reserve near the beach of the Red Sea port of Aqaba, port officials said.

Al Jazeera

‘A disaster’: Aqaba port unsafe for years, say gas leak survivors

Survivors of a deadly gas leak at the southern Jordanian port recount dire health conditions.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Jordan Dismisses Officials in Wake of Aqaba Port Incident

Jordan on Sunday dismissed senior officials at the country's main Red Sea port of Aqaba after finding gross negligence was behind the deaths of 13 people following a chlorine gas leak at a major berth. The cabinet took the decision to fire the director general of state-owned Aqaba Company for…

Reuters

Jordan port workers suspend work to protest deaths in chlorine gas leak

Workers at Jordan's Red Sea port of Aqaba began a work stoppage on Sunday to protest poor safety precautions following the deaths of thirteen people in a chlorine gas leak accident at a major berth, unionists said.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Leadership Offers Condolences to Jordan’s King after Aqaba Gas Leak

The Saudi leadership offered its condolences to King Abdullah II of Jordan over the victims of the gas leak at at the Red Sea port of Aqaba. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense,…

The Independent UK

Jordan promises inquiry into deadly blast at Red Sea port

Jordan's prime minister says he has instructed authorities to launch an investigation into the deadly blast at the port of Aqaba that killed at least 13 people

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Arabia Offers Condolences to Jordan over Gas Leak Victims

Saudi Arabia offered its condolences to Jordan on Tuesday over the victims of the gas leak in Aqaba. The Foreign Ministry expressed its sympathy and solidarity with the people of Jordan over the tragedy. It wished Jordan and its people continued security, peace and stability. At least 12 people died…

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