125 KG fish caught in Aqaba PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 02 October 2011 20:25

125 KG fish caught in AqabaA career Jordanian fisherman has caught a rare 125-KG fish, the largest ever found in the Gulf of Aqaba, breaking his previous record, a 106-KG fish hooked two years ago. Royal Jordanian Marine Sports Federation member and former Amateur Fishing Sports captain Marwan Shreim told Petra that the giant fish looked like a Sword Fish, which is rare to exist with such a weight in Aqaba waters. He said the fish was caught at a depth of 700 meters after a three-hour struggle.

 
$1.5 billion Star Trek attraction in Jordan planned PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 14 August 2011 17:24

Astrarium$1.5 billion has been secured for Astrarium, a major tourism and theme park development in Aqaba, Jordan featuring a Star Trek-inspired attraction, Abu Dhabi-based The National reports. The Red Sea project will include four hotels and 17 entertainment developments and is expected to start early next year. It is funded by investors from the U.S. and the Gulf. The “Star Trek” attraction is being creatively developed by Paramount Recreation.

 
Taba Heights port closed to Jordanian tourists PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 26 June 2011 17:43
Taba_coral__islandJordanian tourism minister to visit Egypt to discuss Taba Heights port closure. Troubles brew as Jordanian tourists continue their sit-in at the Red Sea port and are joined by Egyptians working in tourism in the kingdom
 

 
Jordanian PhD Student Studying In Israel To Bring Knowledge Back Home PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 24 April 2011 14:38

Ben-Gurion-University-460x250It was a rather difficult decision for Amer Sweity to come from his hometown of Amman, Jordan, to complete a master’s degree and then PhD at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. But now he is planning to bring the expertise he has gained on Middle East water issues back to Jordan and

 
Wills and Kate private honeymoon in Aqaba PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 24 April 2011 08:56

royal_weddingWILLS and Kate will spend a very private honeymoon in the kingdom of Jordan - at a luxury villa owned by the Middle East country's king. The villa, part of King Abdullah II's lavish personal summer palace, is in Red Sea resort Aqaba.

link to the article

by Tina Campanella / newsoftheworld.co.uk

 
Making a difference PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 03 April 2011 20:36

redseasafariRed Sea Diving Safari represents an international network of divers and eco-tourists, which are committed to improving the environmental performance and overall competitiveness of the Egyptian tourism industry through environmentally responsible tourism practices. Our team has spent the last 20 years building this model in collaboration with HEPCA, The Red Sea Protectorate, the Egyptian Chamber of Diving and Watersports, and many other organizations and individuals.

 
Recognising each other's equality PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 31 March 2011 16:08

EILATAQABA"Aqaba-Eilat: One More Step Towards Peace" was a project funded by the European Community (Project code: Ref. EUROPEAID/122385/C/ACT/MULTI) to encourage cooperation between countries in the Middle East.  Recognising that the true way to implement peace is through the civil society, mingling and recognising each other's equality, similarities, and ‘being people just like us' in spite of cultural, political, or religious differences, this EU project brought together students of the Rosary College of Aqaba (Jordan) and the Rabin High School of Eilat (Israel) for a 3-year project.  

 
Jordan tourism anticipates an exciting year with a spectrum of events PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 30 March 2011 08:18

Jordan's tourism sector is looking forward to 2011 as another record year that should outperform a "tremendous" 2010. However, expectations are cautious since the fallout of the crises in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya has left some impact on tourism in the region.

(post eturbonews.com)

 
Movenpick Resort & Spa Tala Bay Aqaba awarded Green Globe accolade PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 29 March 2011 20:21
Jordan resort becomes first property in Swiss chain’s portfolio to receive the environmental certification as part of Movenpick Hotels & Resorts global roll-out programme.

(from TravelDailyNews.com)

 
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