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City in Aqaba Governorate, Jordan
Aqābaʾ (/ˈækəbə/ AK-ə-bə, US also /ˈɑːk-/ AHK-; Arabic: الْعَقَبَة, romanized: al-ʿAqaba, pronounced [ælˈʕæqɑba, ælˈʕæɡæba]) is the only coastal city in
Aqaba
Football club
Shabab Al-Aqaba Club (Arabic: نادي شبَاب العَقبة) is a Jordanian football club based in Aqaba, Jordan. They compete in the Jordanian First Division League
Shabab_Al-Aqaba_SC
Large gulf at the northern tip of the Red Sea
The Gulf of Aqaba (Arabic: خَلِيج الْعَقَبَة, romanized: Khalīj al-ʿAqaba) or Gulf of Eilat (Hebrew: מפרץ אילת, romanized: Mifrátz Eilát) is a large gulf
Gulf_of_Aqaba
1917 battle during the Arab Revolt of World War I
The Battle of Aqaba was fought for the Red Sea port of Aqaba (now in Jordan) during the Arab Revolt of World War I. The attacking forces, led by Sherif
Battle_of_Aqaba
second rail is the Aqaba Railway, which closed in 2018. Aqaba Railway was a freight train that transported phosphate to the port of Aqaba until 2018. Jordan
Rail_transport_in_Jordan
Port in Aqaba, Jordan
The Port of Aqaba (Arabic: ميناء العقبة) is the only port in Jordan. It is owned by Aqaba Development Corporation (ADC). The port has 12 terminals operated
Port_of_Aqaba
Country in West Asia
coastline along the Red Sea in its southwest, separated by the Gulf of Aqaba from Egypt. Amman is the country's capital and largest city, as well as
Jordan
Governorate of Jordan
Aqaba (Arabic: العقبة al-ʻAqabah) is one of the governorates of Jordan, located south of Amman, capital of Jordan. Its capital is Aqaba. It is the fourth
Aqaba_Governorate
Mamluk-Ottoman caravanserai and fort in Aqaba, Jordan
The Aqaba Castle or Aqaba Fort (Arabic: قلعة العقبة, romanized: Qalʿat al-ʿAqaba), also known as the Mamluk Castle of Aqaba, Jordan, is a Mamluk and Ottoman
Aqaba_Fortress
Church building in Aqaba, Jordan
Aqaba Church is a historic 3rd-century church located in Aqaba, Jordan. It was unearthed in 1998 by a group of archaeologists and is considered to be the
Aqaba_Church
1988 studio album by June Tabor
Aqaba is a folk album by June Tabor released in 1988 on Topic Records, catalogue number TSCD 449. The album was produced and engineered by Andrew Cronshaw
Aqaba_(album)
Flagpole in Jordan
The Aqaba Flagpole in Aqaba, Jordan is a 130-metre (430 ft) tall flagpole. This height makes it the tenth tallest free–standing and eleventh tallest flagpole
Aqaba_Flagpole
1962 film directed by David Lean
Hejaz and Syria during the First World War, in particular his attacks on Aqaba and Damascus and his involvement in the Arab National Council. Its themes
Lawrence_of_Arabia_(film)
Protected area of the Red Sea
Aqaba Marine Reserve is a nature reserve located in the Aqaba Governorate, Jordan, established in 1997, covers an area of 2.8 square kilometers. This
Aqaba_Marine_Reserve
November 1995 earthquake in Egypt
The 1995 Gulf of Aqaba earthquake (also known as Nuweiba earthquake) occurred on November 22 at 06:15 local time (04:15 UTC) and registered 7.3 on the
1995_Gulf_of_Aqaba_earthquake
National museum in Aqaba, Jordan
Aqaba Archaeological Museum (Arabic: متحف آثار العقبة, romanized: Matḥaf ʾĀthār al-ʿAqaba) is the official archaeological museum of the city of Aqaba
Aqaba_Archaeological_Museum
Town in South Sinai, Egypt
town in the South Sinai of Egypt, near the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba. Taba is the location of one of Egypt's busiest border crossings. It is
Taba,_Egypt
Area south of the Dead Sea basin in Israel and Jordan
area located south of the Dead Sea drainage basin and north of the Gulf of Aqaba in southeastern Israel and southwestern Jordan. The old meaning, which was
Arabah
International airport in Aqaba, Jordan
ICAO: OJAQ), also known as Aqaba Airport, is a minor international airport located in the vicinity of a northern suburb of Aqaba, Jordan. It is the country's
King Hussein International Airport
King_Hussein_International_Airport
International football tournament
16:00 Al-Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba 22 November 2025 (2025-11-22) 19:00 Al-Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba 24 November 2025 (2025-11-24) 16:00 Al-Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba
2026 AFC U-17 Asian Cup qualification
2026_AFC_U-17_Asian_Cup_qualification
Territorial dispute between Saudi Arabia and Jordan
Emir of Transjordan. The region includes the governorates of Ma'an and Aqaba, today in Jordan, as well as the area which was to become a large part of
Occupation_of_Ma'an
Saraya Aqaba is a Jordanian private shareholding company, whose founding shareholders include Saraya Jordan, Jordan’s Social Security Corporation, Aqaba Development
Saraya_Aqaba
Arm of the Indian Ocean between Asia and Africa
Aden. To the north of the Red Sea lies the Sinai Peninsula, the Gulf of Aqaba, and the Gulf of Suez, which leads to the Suez Canal. It is underlain by
Red_Sea
Archaeological site in Jordan
north of modern-day Aqaba city in Jordan. Tall Al-Magass and the neighboring Tall Hujayrat Al-Ghuzlan site, also north of Aqaba, both have extensive
Tall_Al-Magass
Water infrastructure project in Jordan
The Aqaba–Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project (AAWDC), also known as the National Water Carrier of Jordan, is a major infrastructure project
Aqaba–Amman Water Desalination and Conveyance Project
Aqaba–Amman_Water_Desalination_and_Conveyance_Project
2022 toxic gas leak in Aqaba, Jordan
On 27 June 2022, a toxic gas leak occurred at the Port of Aqaba, Jordan, when a container carrying 25 tons of chlorine fell from a crane onto a docked
2022_Aqaba_toxic_gas_leak
Maritime warfare branch of Jordan's military
extremity, with only 26 kilometres (16 mi) of shoreline along the Gulf of Aqaba providing access to the Red Sea, its Naval Force comprises 27 patrol boats
Royal_Jordanian_Navy
International football competition
17:00 Aqaba Development Corporation Stadium, Aqaba 3 October 2019 (2019-10-03) 20:00 Aqaba Development Corporation Stadium, Aqaba 5 October 2019 (2019-10-05)
2019 WAFF Women's Clubs Championship
2019_WAFF_Women's_Clubs_Championship
Governor of Kufa (died 680)
Al-Walīd ibn ʿUqba ibn Abī Muʿayṭ (Arabic: الْوَلِيْد ابْنِ عُقبَة ابْنِ أَبِيّ مُعَيْط, died 680) was the governor of Kufa in 645/46–649/50 during the
Al-Walid_ibn_Uqba
The Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) is the financially and administratively autonomous institution responsible for the management, regulation
Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority
Aqaba_Special_Economic_Zone_Authority
British Army officer, diplomat and writer (1888–1935)
against the strategically located but lightly defended town of Aqaba on the Red Sea. Aqaba could have been attacked from the sea but, assuming it were captured
T._E._Lawrence
Mountain range in southern Israel
Gulf of Aqaba, may also see Jordanian land. On clear days, as well, Saudi Arabia can be seen, looking southeastward (also across the Gulf of Aqaba). The
Eilat_Mountains
graders, water tanks, vibrating compactors and roller compactors. The Safi-Aqaba Highway is a highway on the Jordan side of the Jordan–Israel border. Totaling
Red_Sea–Dead_Sea_Access
City and Governorate in Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
Tabuk Province. It is located near the head of the Gulf of Aqaba and sits adjacent to Aqaba City across the Jordanian border. Haql has a hot desert climate
Haql
Bridge in Haql, Saudi Arabia
border crossing between Aqaba in Jordan and Haql in Saudi Arabia. On the Jordanian side, the border terminal is maintained by the Aqaba Special Economic Zone
Durra_Border_Crossing
Island in the Gulf of Aqaba, Egypt
popular name is Coral Island, is a small island in the northern Gulf of Aqaba some 250 metres (820 ft) east off the shore of Egypt's eastern Sinai Peninsula
Pharaoh's_Island
International football tournament
13 October 2025 (2025-10-13) 19:00 Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba Referee: Gulshoda Saitkulova (Uzbekistan) 15 October 2025 (2025-10-15) 19:00 Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba Referee: Khin Nyein
2026 AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup qualification
2026_AFC_U-17_Women's_Asian_Cup_qualification
Amman Ajloun Aqaba Irbid Jerash Mafraq Kerak Tafilah Ma'an Shoubak Madaba Salt Zarqa This is a list of degree-granting universities and institutions in
List of universities in Jordan
List_of_universities_in_Jordan
Continent
by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Arabian plate and the Gulf of Aqaba to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast and the Atlantic Ocean
Africa
Country in North Africa
Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is
Egypt
Ruler of Mecca from 1908 to 1924
and the Sharifian Caliphate to an end. Hussein was forcibly removed from Aqaba by the British and deported to Cyprus in June 1925, where he lived under
Hussein,_King_of_Hejaz
adh-Dhraʻ 2 Busaira, Jordan Gharandal Petra Ba'ja Basta (archaeological site) Aqaba Church Ashalim (archaeological site) Caracan List of World Heritage Sites
List of archaeological sites in Jordan
List_of_archaeological_sites_in_Jordan
International football competition
Al-Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba 27 October 2025 21:00 Al-Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba 29 October 2025 18:00 Al-Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba 29 October 2025 21:00 Al-Aqaba Stadium
2025_WAFF_U-17_Championship
Archaeological site in Jordan
lies 4 km north of modern-day Aqaba city in Jordan. Tall Hujayrat Al-Ghuzlan and the neighboring Tall Al-Magass site in Aqaba both have extensive evidence
Tall_Hujayrat_Al-Ghuzlan
Coastal town in South Sinai, Egypt
part of the Sinai Peninsula, Egypt, located on the coast of the Gulf of Aqaba. Historically, it is in the Asian part of Egypt, and the area was inhabited
Nuweiba
Gulf of Aqaba" (PDF). jreds.org. Retrieved 22 November 2020. RSCN, Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature. "Aqaba Bird Observatory". Aqaba Special
Wildlife_of_Jordan
Transportation networks and infrastructure in Jordan
connects the Syrian border with Amman and to the port city of Aqaba on the Gulf of Aqaba. It is a four-lane, double carriageway road almost on its entirety
Transport_in_Jordan
Motor vehicle manufacturing plant in Aqaba, Jordan
The Land Rover Aqaba Assembly Plant Co., Ltd. was a joint venture between the Land Rover brand, the Shahin Group and Ole Automotive. It was founded on
Land Rover Aqaba Assembly Plant
Land_Rover_Aqaba_Assembly_Plant
Proposed structure in the Strait of Tiran
Peninsula and would pass through Tiran Island at the entrance of the Gulf of Aqaba. Funding for the causeway was announced from the Saudi Binladin Group, which
Saudi–Egypt_Causeway
Administrative subdivisions of Jordan
and Aqaba. Jerash Governorate and Ajloun Governorate were split from Irbid Governorate, Madaba Governorate was split from Amman Governorate and Aqaba Governorate
Governorates_of_Jordan
Sea passages between Egypt and Saudi Arabia
passages between the Sinai and Arabian peninsulas that connect the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea. The distance between the two peninsulas is about 13 km
Straits_of_Tiran
Aviation accident in Jordan
Squadron, Royal Air Force crashed and was destroyed after departing from Aqaba Airport in Jordan following wing failure due to turbulence. The crash is
1957_Aqaba_Valetta_accident
Founder of Islam (c. 570–632)
bringing with them seven newcomers, three of whom were from the Banu Aws. At Aqaba, near Mecca, they pledged their loyalty to him. Muhammad then entrusted
Muhammad
Ancient trade route
Mesopotamia.[dubious – discuss] It ran from Egypt across the Sinai Peninsula to Aqaba, then turned northward across Transjordan, to Damascus and the Euphrates
King's_Highway_(ancient)
Biblical seaport on the northern extremity of the Gulf of Eilat
the northern extremity of the Gulf of Eilat/Aqaba, in modern terms somewhere in the area of modern Aqaba and Eilat. According to Targum Jonathan, the
Ezion-Geber
Country in West Asia
Egyptian blockade of the Straits of Tiran at the entrance of the Gulf of Aqaba. The blockade closed Israel's sea lane to East Africa and the Far East,
Israel
Women's national youth association football tournament
6 April 2025 (2025-04-06) 16:00 Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba Referee: Ammar Abo Alo (Syria) 6 April 2025 (2025-04-06) 19:00 Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba Referee: Doumouh Al-Bakkar
2025 WAFF U-20 Girls Championship
2025_WAFF_U-20_Girls_Championship
Rocket attacks on the neighboring cities of Eilat, in Israel, and Aqaba, in Jordan, have been a tactic used by militants from the Palestinian group Hamas
Rocket attacks on Eilat and Aqaba
Rocket_attacks_on_Eilat_and_Aqaba
Pharaoh of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC
portion of the Nabataean Kingdom around the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea, including Ailana (modern Aqaba, Jordan). To the west Cleopatra was handed Cyrene
Cleopatra
Narrow conical amphorae found in Eritrea
in Byzantine, or even early Islamic, Aqaba. Hence, the preferred nomenclature is now "Aqaba Amphora." The Aqaba amphora type has been found in many terrestrial
Ayla-Axum_amphorae
Al-Maghtas Petra Qasr Amra Umm er-Rasas Wadi Rum As-Salt Umm Al-Jimāl Aqaba Reserve The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
List of World Heritage Sites in Jordan
List_of_World_Heritage_Sites_in_Jordan
Valley in southern Jordan
border with Saudi Arabia and about 60 km (37 mi) to the east of the city of Aqaba. With an area of 720 km2 (280 mi2) it is the largest wadi (river valley)
Wadi_Rum
Heritage Sites such as Petra and Umm ar-Rasas, ancient cities such as Amman, Aqaba, Madaba and Jerash, the Jordan River, the Dead Sea, Mount Nebo, and locations
Tourism_in_Jordan
Diplomatic conflict between the British and Ottoman empires
The Taba Crisis (also known as the Aqaba Crisis) was a diplomatic conflict arising from territorial disputes between the British and Ottoman empires in
Taba_Crisis
International boundary between Jordan and Saudi Arabia
from the Gulf of Aqaba in the south-west to the tripoint with Iraq in the north-east. The border starts in the south-west at Gulf of Aqaba, and then consists
Jordan–Saudi_Arabia_border
Red Sea coastal plain of the Arabian Peninsula
is the Red Sea coastal plain of the Arabian Peninsula from the Gulf of Aqaba to the Bab el Mandeb. Tihāmat is the Proto-Semitic language's term for 'sea'
Tihamah
Ritual performed by Muslims during Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
of Dhu al-Hijjah), pilgrims must strike the Big Jamarah or Al-Jamrah Al-Aqaba with seven pebbles. After the stoning is completed on the day of Eid, every
Stoning_of_the_Devil
The Aqaba Thermal Power Station is the largest power station in Jordan. It has a total generation capacity of 656 MW, which consists of five steam turbines
Aqaba_Thermal_Power_Plant
1916–1918 uprising against the Ottoman Turks
employ of the Ottomans, against the port city of Aqaba. This is now known as the Battle of Aqaba. Aqaba was the only remaining Ottoman port on the Red Sea
Arab_Revolt
Port in Israel
Israeli port on the Red Sea, located at the northern tip of the Gulf of Aqaba. This strategic location has given it outsized importance despite being
Port_of_Eilat
Sinai's 1956–1957 and 1967–1982 occupations
Israel as a sovereign state, recognized the Straits of Tiran and the Gulf of Aqaba as international waterways, and agreed to demilitarize the entire Sinai
Israeli occupation of the Sinai Peninsula
Israeli_occupation_of_the_Sinai_Peninsula
Public university in Amman, Jordan
side of the scientific faculties. Aqaba Campus is the southern branch of the University of Jordan. It is located in Aqaba, Jordan, and was established in
University_of_Jordan
operates 3 mining facilities in Jordan and a chemical manufacturing complex in Aqaba. The company is listed on the Amman Stock Exchange's ASE Weighted Index
Jordan_Phosphate_Mines
Aspect of Muhammad's life
for more than a century before Muhammad's arrival. With the pledges of al-Aqaba, which took place near Mina, Muhammad was accepted as the common leader
Diplomatic_career_of_Muhammad
Real estate project in Aqaba, Jordan
Ayla Oasis is a $1.4 billion real estate development project in Aqaba, Jordan. The development aims to create a "luxurious waterfront community" on the
Ayla_Oasis
630 military campaign in the early Muslim period
Arabia. He led a force of as many as 30,000 north to Tabuk, near the Gulf of Aqaba, in present-day northwestern Saudi Arabia. Although no direct battle occurred
Expedition_of_Tabuk
Road in Jordan
Jordan, built in the 1960s. It starts from Highway 15 and connects it to Aqaba, 13 km on the west where it ends on Highway 65. Itinerary of the highway
Highway_80_(Jordan)
Comics character
find the Tower of Power, the domain of the mythic "Eternal Pharaoh" in Aqaba. When Dane Whitman (the 20th-century Black Knight) and Sersi are transported
Exodus_(character)
Bedouin Arab leader (1874–1924)
forces in several battles, the most significant ones being the battle of Aqaba, where he managed to capture the city, seizing the entire Ottoman garrison
Auda_Abu_Tayi
Companion of Muhammad (died 623)
As'ad brought eleven friends to the trade-fair, and they met Muhammad at al-Aqaba. There they gave him the Pledge of Women: although they pledged allegiance
As'ad_ibn_Zurara
Women's national youth association football tournament
28 November 2024 (2024-11-28) 16:00 Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba Referee: Haneen Murad (Jordan) 28 November 2024 (2024-11-28) 19:00 Aqaba Stadium, Aqaba Referee: Baraa Abu Aisha
2024 WAFF U-18 Girls Championship
2024_WAFF_U-18_Girls_Championship
Governorate of Jordan
Qaṣabah al-'Aqabah is one of the districts of Aqaba governorate, Jordan. "Jordan: Administrative Division, Governorates and Districts". citypopulation
Qaṣabah_al-'Aqabah
Mountainous region stretching between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba
for a mountainous region stretching between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba in the northwestern region of Edom, southeast of the Kingdom of Judah. It
Mount_Seir
City in Southern Israel
what is known in Israel as the Gulf of Eilat and in Jordan as the Gulf of Aqaba. The city is considered a tourist destination for domestic and international
Eilat
Lake in Eurasia
Sea Bay of Bengal Flores Sea Great Australian Bight Gulf of Aden Gulf of Aqaba Gulf of Khambhat Gulf of Kutch Gulf of Oman Gulf of Suez Laccadive Sea Mozambique
Caspian_Sea
Archaeological site in southern Jordan
Nabataean capital Petra and 55 km to the north of the Red Sea port town of Aqaba. Humeima was occupied from about 90 BC until the Early Islamic period, and
Humayma
Local Development Committee in Tubas, State of Palestine
Aqabah (Arabic: العقبة, and also called Al Aqabah, Aqaba, or Al Aqaba) is a Palestinian village in the northeastern West Bank, which is being targeted
Aqabah
Second-largest city in Russia
(not included on official government list) Astana, Kazakhstan (since 2008) Aqaba, Jordan (since 2004) Bethlehem, Palestine Busan, South Korea (since 2008)
Saint_Petersburg
International football competition
16:00 Aqaba Development Corporation Stadium, Amman Attendance: 150 Referee: Casey Reibelt (Australia) 7 November 2021 (2021-11-07) 19:00 Aqaba Development
2021 AFC Women's Club Championship
2021_AFC_Women's_Club_Championship
Continuous geographic trench from Asia to Southeast Africa
Turkey, where it meets the East Anatolian Fault, to the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba where it joins with the Red Sea Rift. The dominant displacement along the
Great_Rift_Valley
This is a list of diplomatic missions in Jordan. At present, the capital of Amman hosts 71 embassies. Several other countries have ambassadors accredited
List of diplomatic missions in Jordan
List_of_diplomatic_missions_in_Jordan
City in Egypt
promontory overlooking the Straits of Tiran at the mouth of the Gulf of Aqaba. Its strategic importance led to its transformation from a fishing village
Sharm_El_Sheikh
Aspect of the Arab–Israeli conflict (with Egypt)
to the Gulf of Aqaba, which leads to the Straits of Tiran. The capture of Umm Rashrash, and thus Israeli access to the Gulf of Aqaba, was not subject
Israeli passage through the Suez Canal and Straits of Tiran
Israeli_passage_through_the_Suez_Canal_and_Straits_of_Tiran
Ultra-prominent mountain in Saudi Arabia
in northwest Saudi Arabia, near the Jordanian border, above the Gulf of Aqaba, at 2,580 metres (8,460 feet) above sea level. The name means 'mountain
Jabal_al-Lawz
Country in West Asia
to the east; Oman to the southeast; and Yemen to the south. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northwest separates Saudi Arabia from Egypt and Israel. Saudi Arabia
Saudi_Arabia
currently flies from the Aqaba Flagpole, currently the seventh tallest freestanding flagpole in the world, located in Aqaba, Jordan. Flag of Jordan since
Flag_of_the_Arab_Revolt
Amman Ajloun Aqaba Irbid Jerash Mafraq Kerak Tafilah Ma'an Madaba As Salt Zarqa This is a list of schools in the Asian country of Jordan (officially the
List_of_schools_in_Jordan
Planned city in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia
at the northern tip of the Red Sea, due east of Egypt across the Gulf of Aqaba and south of Jordan. The total planned area of Neom is 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi)
Neom
Retaliatory strikes in the 2026 Iran war
ballistic missile attack targeting King Hussein International Airport, near Aqaba, resulting in "severe damage" to multiple planes. Israeli sources said that
2026 Iranian strikes on Jordan
2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Jordan
Medinan pledge to the Prophet of Islam
pledge at al-ʿAqabah (Arabic: بيعة العقبة الثانية, romanized: bayʾa al-ʿaqaba al-thaniya) was an important event in Islam where 75 residents of the city
Second_pledge_at_al-Aqabah
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