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cooperation with New York University Abu Dhabi, Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA), University of Jordan and Yarmouk University Marine Science Station and Aqaba Development Corporation\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates\/Aqaba, Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan \u2013 17 October 2022<\/strong>: Enhancing commitment to exploring the marine ecosystem of the Red Sea, specifically its coastal coral reefs, representatives of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" aria-label=\"AD Ports Group - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">AD Ports Group<\/a>\u00a0- a global facilitator of trade and logistics \u2013 recently conducted a capacity-building workshop entitled \u2018Coastal defence infrastructure: Barren rocks or novel ecosystems?\u2019 in Aqaba.<\/p>\n<p>The workshop - which was attended by the Environmental Department of the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and professors from the Marine Science Station (MSS), an inter-university research institute owned by the University of Jordan and Yarmouk University - explored the latest research performed by New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and MSS on the Arabian Gulf and Red Sea for a better understanding of the current status of Aqaba\u2019s marine environment.<\/p>\n<p>On a similar note, through current field assessments and extensive research, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" aria-label=\"AD Ports Group - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">AD Ports Group<\/a>\u00a0team seeks to understand the marine ecology of the Red Sea and how infrastructure could enhance marine biodiversity in the Gulf of Aqaba.<\/p>\n<p>This step underscores\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" aria-label=\"AD Ports Group\u2019s - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">AD Ports Group\u2019s\u00a0<\/a>unwavering commitment to protecting marine life in Aqaba and mitigating the environmental impact of coastal developments, including its Aqaba Cruise Terminal, which is currently underway as one of five strategic mega projects agreed upon with Aqaba Development Corporation in December 2021 to advance the coastal city\u2019s tourism, logistics, transport and digital infrastructure sectors. As part of the process, AD Ports Group is collaborating with local institutions, namely ASEZA and MSS, to access relevant research undertaken within the Red Sea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>David Gatward, Chief Engineering and Technical Services Officer, AD Ports Group<\/strong>, said: \u201cDriving sustainable and environmentally responsible operations where our projects are located is at the forefront of our priorities. For this reason, the joint NYUAD-MSS-ASEZA collaborative capacity-building workshop is a vital learning exercise that will guide how we design, construct and operate ports and marinas. It also facilitates close collaboration with our local partners, raises awareness of the Red Sea\u2019s remarkable coral reef system and ensures the preservation of these biologically and economically valuable resources. By combining global best practices for coral relocation with the successful project at Khalifa Port, our expert team stands ready to build the capacities of local cadres and equip them with pioneering and innovative methods and techniques to safeguard Aqaba\u2019s marine wildlife ecosystems for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2026\/06\/The-Gulf-of-Aqaba.jpg\" alt=\"The Gulf of Aqaba \" width=\"800\" height=\"674\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. John A. Burt, Program Head for Environmental Studies and Associate Professor of Biology, NYUAD<\/strong>, said: \u201cThe Gulf of Aqaba is home to a thriving marine life with hundreds of coral and fish species inhabiting its waters. Creating an environment where this marine life can continue to survive, if not prosper, as coastal development in Aqaba expands is paramount. Our recent visit gave us an excellent opportunity to assess the Red Sea\u2019s marine ecology first-hand, as well as meet with local specialists to share our experiences in the Arabian Gulf and gather insights specific to the Red Sea that will support conservation and sustainable development moving forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the Aqaba Cruise Terminal - a world-class facility for international cruise passengers looking to tour Jordan, specifically Aqaba, Petra and Wadi Rum -\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.adportsgroup.com\/\" aria-label=\"AD Ports Group\u2019s - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">AD Ports Group\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0strategic agreements with Aqaba Development Corporation also include Marsa Zayed, Maqta Ayla for the development and operation of an advanced Ports Community System, Aqaba Multipurpose Port and the rehabilitation of King Hussein International Airport, which will help position Aqaba as a major regional destination, as well as a catalyst for job creation in the long term, investment attraction and economic development.<\/p>\n","show_read_more":"0","content_for_read_more":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1424","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/56"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1424"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1424\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1430,"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1424\/revisions\/1430"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1429"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1424"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1424"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wpvip.adportsgroup.com\/adportsgroup\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1424"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}