Tragedy struck in southern Jordan on Sunday as flash floods swept through Wadi al-Nakhil, claiming the lives of a Belgian ...

In short, yes – Petra is safe to visit. The site is well-maintained with trained personnel and established emergency ...

For lower hotel prices and fewer tour groups, the best time to visit Petra is in summer, between June and August. However, ...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has emerged as an intriguing possibility ahead of ...

Tamara Davison"The Middle East is a vibrant smorgasbord of colour ... United Arab Emirates to the breathtaking ruins of Petra in Jordan, each corner of this region provides a unique glimpse ...

The Middle East, a region steeped in history and natural ... attractions An ancient city carved into rose-red cliffs, Petra's ...

During the centuries just before and after Christ, Petra was the Middle East's premier emporium, a magnet for caravans traveling the roads from Egypt, Arabia and the Levant. And scholars now know ...

The flooding also forced the evacuation of hundreds of tourists from the renowned Petra archaeological site, a major tourist destination in the country. The incident underscores the dangers of ...