The port of Aqaba became a major supply base for the advancing Arab Revolt. Finding it: the restored fort lies on the waterfront in Aqaba old town. Azraq Fort This black basalt fort, in almost ...

The riders then tackled Wadi Sirhan before crossing into Jordan to head to the Bayir Fort and Ma’an. From there, they descended through the Hejaz into Wadi Rum, concluding the journey at Aqaba Fort.

AMMAN — The Board of Commissioners of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) has approved the adoption of a new brand identity for the port city, to be officially launched in the ...