AD Ports Group, Aqaba Development Corporation inaugurate Aqaba Cruise Terminal

AD Ports Group, Aqaba Development Corporation inaugurate Aqaba Cruise Terminal

Jordan’s first and sole cruise terminal was inaugurated in Aqaba, coinciding with the arrival of the cruise vessel MSC Splendida, which carried more than 2,000 visitors to Jordan. The new Aqaba Cruise Terminal marks the launch of the first of five strategic mega-projects planned between AD Ports Group and Aqaba Development Corporation to advance the coastal city’s tourism, logistics, and transport sectors. Under the agreement with Aqaba Development Corporation, AD Ports Group will develop, manage and operate the Aqaba Cruise Terminal, which is an entry point for people looking to visit Jordan, specifically Aqaba, Petra and Wadi Rum. Over 50 vessels are scheduled to dock at the Aqaba Cruise Terminal over the next four months, bringing thousands of visitors to the country. The terminal comprises a 700-metre quay wall, passenger and luggage hall, indoor retail spaces, free Wi-Fi, prayer rooms, and offices. The ultra-modern facility is a one-stop-shop for multiple government stakeholders serving the cruise business. Falah Mohammad Al Ahbabi, chairman of AD Ports Group, said: “The inauguration of the Aqaba Cruise Terminal reflects the ongoing cooperation and strategic partnership between the two brotherly nations, propelling them to new heights. As the first and only facility of its kind in