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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Aqaba, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 42stories have been published about Aqaba which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Egypt: Petrojet, Jordanian Partners Sign $21.8m LPG Storage Deal in Aqaba

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Egypt's Petrojet, in partnership with the Jordan National Shipping Lines Company, has signed a $21.8 million contract to build liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facilities in the southern Jordanian port of Aqaba, Egyptian petroleum ministry said Tuesday, June 3, 2025.Read Article

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Aqaba Chamber of Commerce, Chinese envoy talk economic cooperation

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AMMAN — Chinese Ambassador to Jordan Chen Chuandong and members of the Aqaba Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday discussed ways to enhance cooperation and the "key" challenges facing importers from China via Aqaba.The discussions addressed facilitating procedures for issuing entry visas to China for Jordanian traders, through the economic and commercial department at the ChineseSee the Story

Tourism · Aqaba

Jordan’s first marine reserve gains global recognition for sustainability, biodiversity

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AQABA — Stretching over seven kilometres along the southern coast of Aqaba, the Aqaba Marine Reserve has emerged as Jordan’s first marine sanctuary and a global model for sustainable tourism and environmental conservation. Established in 2020 under Royal directives, the reserve is managed by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA). It aims to protect the region’s coral reefs and diverse ecosystems while promoting environmental awarenes…Read Article

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Fair weather forecast over 3 days-JMD - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA

The weather on Saturday will be fair in most regions and warm in the Badia, the Jordan Valley, the Dead Sea, and Aqaba, Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD) said.Middle East · AqabaRead Article

Jordan: Prime minister inspects public facilities in Aqaba's Wadi Araba, orders improvement to services

During the visit, the prime minister inspected two healthcare centres, a school, the Faynan Museum, and the Feynan EcolodgeAqaba · AqabaRead Article

Al-Majali Sworn In Before Prime Minister - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA

Shadi Al-Majali, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority, was sworn in before Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan on Tuesday, following the Royal Decree endorsing the Cabinet’s decision to appoint him.Middle East · AqabaRead Article

JBA, Welsh Delegation Discuss Boosting Trade, Investment Cooperation

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AMMAN — Secretary-General of the Jordanian Businessmen Association (JBA) Abdul Rahim Baqai on Monday met with a Welsh government delegation to discuss boosting economic, trade and investment ties between Jordan and Wales. Talks also went over means to explore new avenues for cooperation across various sectors, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.  The delegation included Head of the Welsh Government Regional Office in Dubai Sarah Taylor and …Tourism · AqabaSee the Story

Dudin: Government Incentive Package Boosts Real Estate Investment and Supports Economic Activities in Aqaba - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA

Eng. Sahel Dudin, CEO of Ayla Oasis Development Company—one of the largest real estate projects in the region—affirmed that the decisions made by the Council of Ministers on Sunday, which include new benefits and incentives for the real estate sector in Aqaba, will positively impact various economic activities, particularly real estate. These incentives will also enhance confidence in Aqaba’s investment environment by reinforcing the attractiven…Middle East · AqabaRead Article

Senate president opens digital empowerment conference in Aqaba, highlights role of women

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AMMAN — Senate President Faisal Fayez on Sunday inaugurated the “Digitisation for Economic Empowerment in a Rapidly Changing World” conference in Aqaba, organised by the Pioneering Centre in partnership with the Arabia Centre for Entrepreneurship and Empowerment.The conference aimed to explore pathways for economic empowerment and entrepreneurship in the context of rapidSenate · AqabaRead Article

Aqaba’s Dive Operators Reduce Environmental Impact on Reefs

Green Fins initiative in Jordan achieves 51% reduction in threats to Aqaba Marine ReserveAqaba · AqabaSee the Story

Aqaba Marine Reserve passes first phase of UNESCO World Heritage bid

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AMMAN — Director of the Aqaba Marine Reserve Naser Zawaydeh on Sunday announced the completion of the first phase of the reserve’s nomination for inclusion on UNESCO’s World Heritage List, having passed the initial technical evaluation.Speaking during a meeting chaired by Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) Chief Commissioner Nayef Fayez, Zawaydeh said the reserveUNESCO · AqabaRead Article

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