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Jordan News
21-05-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
A U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Petra - Jordan News
Dr. Fares Al-Brezat, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Petra Development and Tourism Authority, along with the Commissioner for the Reserve and Tourism, Engineer Yazan Al-Muhadeen, welcomed a delegation of Congressional aides from the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, as well as members from committees working diligently on bilateral relations, such as Foreign Affairs and Appropriations, on Friday. The delegation visited to learn about Jordan's experience in managing tourist and heritage sites, with Petra, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, as a key focus. اضافة اعلان During the meeting, Al-Brezat provided a comprehensive briefing on the plans for Petra's development, the rule of law, and the ongoing development efforts implemented by the authority. He highlighted the efforts to support local communities, preserve the cultural identity of the site, and protect Petra as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985. He emphasized the importance of preserving Bedouin culture in Petra, which was added by UNESCO to the list of intangible cultural heritage in 2008. Al-Brezat also discussed the projects funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Petra, particularly the visitor transport and guiding projects within and outside the archaeological reserve, as well as green growth tourism initiatives aimed at enhancing cultural heritage and promoting sustainable tourism in Petra. He further added that the authority is working on signing agreements with several reserves in the United States. For their part, the members of the delegation expressed their admiration for the exceptional organization, security stability, and advanced tourism services in Petra. They encouraged tourists to visit the unique site and enjoy an unforgettable cultural and tourism experience. Last year, the Petra Development and Tourism Authority signed a grant agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) worth $15 million to fund 18 projects aimed at enhancing Petra's status as a global tourist destination. The projects also aim to increase Petra's tourism competitiveness by diversifying its products, boosting tourism revenues, and creating new job opportunities in the region.
Jordan News
30-04-2025
- Jordan News
Head of Petra Region Commission Explores "Dinosaur Trail" in Al-Saffaha - Jordan News
The Petra Region Authority continues to explore and develop unique tourist trails aimed at diversifying tourism products and enhancing adventure tourism. One of these trails passes through an archaeological site from the dinosaur era, making it a distinctive location with preserved dinosaur footprints embedded within the Naur Formation rocks from the Upper Cretaceous (Cenomanian) period, dating back 94 to 100 million years, according to an international research team from Jordan and Poland, led by Hendrik Klein and Gerard Gierliński, with the participation of Jordanian researchers, including Dr. Abdullah Abu Hamad, Habes Al-Mashaqqa, and Ikhlas Al-Hayyari. اضافة اعلان This marks the first scientific documentation of dinosaur trails in Jordan. Dr. Fares Al-Brezat, Chairman of the Petra Region Authority, confirmed that this trail will provide a unique and valuable addition to the tourism product in the "Golden Triangle," which includes Petra, Wadi Rum, and Aqaba. This will enhance Jordan's position as a key adventure tourism destination on both regional and global levels, and support efforts to extend the length of visitors' stays in the area. The trail also targets new groups of local tourists, particularly younger people interested in dinosaurs. Al-Brezat noted that once completed, this new trail will offer an unparalleled exploratory experience for visitors to Petra, while also contributing to the empowerment of local communities by providing new economic and development opportunities, in line with the Authority's strategy to promote sustainable development in the Petra District and its surroundings. It is noteworthy that the discovered dinosaur footprints in the area are among the rarest finds in the Middle East. They are spread across ancient marine rock layers and feature tracks from three main groups of dinosaurs: theropods, sauropods, and ornithopods, giving the site both scientific and tourist significance. Al-Brezat had previously conducted a field visit to the Al-Saffaha and Ras Al-Fayd areas in Al-Heisha, located in the northwestern boundaries of the region, accompanied by Infrastructure Commissioner Engineer Mohammad Al-Habhabah, along with several relevant department heads from the Authority, as well as Moayad Abu Rumman, Director of the Jordanian Heritage Revival Company, and Mohammad Asfour, President of the Wadi Association for Sustainable Ecosystem Development.
Jordan News
02-03-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Chelsea President Visits Petra - Jordan News
Chelsea President Visits Petra Dr. Fares Al-Brezat, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Petra Development and Tourism Authority, welcomed American businessman Todd Boehly, CEO of "Eldridge Industries" and owner and president of Chelsea FC, along with his accompanying delegation. اضافة اعلان The visit included a tour of the archaeological site in Petra, as well as the Al-Bayda area and the Cold Siq. The delegation also experienced several local activities, such as watching the sunset from the Heisha Mountains and experiencing Bedouin life at the Al-Amareen Camp. During the visit, Al-Brezat explained to the delegation the history of Petra as a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. He also highlighted the authority's plans to organize and develop tourism within the region, including the development of cultural tourism experiences based on the heritage of the Bedouins of Petra, which has been added to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List, and introducing new tourism experiences such as religious tourism, adventure tourism, meditation, and nature-based activities. Al-Brezat also mentioned that the authority is working on developing the necessary infrastructure to host sporting events such as marathons, adventure sports, climbing, long trails, and off-road vehicles, all of which contribute to enhancing visitors' experiences and attracting sports enthusiasts from around the world. He also presented the available investment opportunities in Petra, especially in the high-quality tourist resorts aimed at specialized luxury tourism, which attract specific segments of visitors to Petra, and unique cultural experiences. Al-Brezat emphasized that these efforts aim to enhance Petra's status as a global tourist destination while preserving the region's unique cultural and human heritage.
