| Native name | الوديعة |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 17°13′N 47°09′E |
| Country | Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Najran Province |
| Region | South Arabia |
| Governorate | Sharurah Governorate |
| Governing body |
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| Population total | 13,293 |
| Population as of | 2022 |
| Time zone | SAST (UTC+03:00) |
| Area code | 017 |
Al-Wadiah (Arabic: الوديعة) is a markaz in Sharurah Governorate, Najran Province, Saudi Arabia.[1]
History
Al-Wadiah was the site of the Al-Wadiah War in 1969. During the conflict, forces from the People's Democratic Republic of Yemen attacked Saudi Arabia, occupying the markaz and several other areas in the Sharurah Governorate. The Saudi Arabian Army launched a counteroffensive and successfully recaptured the occupied territories.[2]
Transportation
Air
Al-Wadiah markaz is served by Sharurah Domestic Airport, which connects the area to other cities within Saudi Arabia.[3]
Border crossing
The markaz is also home to the Al-Wadiah Border Crossing, the only crossing with Yemen that has remained open since 2015.[4]
See also
- Provinces of Saudi Arabia
- List of governorates of Saudi Arabia
- List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
References
- ^ "أين تقع الوديعة"
- ^ "الحرب التي اندلعت بين السعودية واليمن قبل 52 عاماً" (in Arabic). الخليج أونلاين. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ Saudi Gazette (9 February 2020). "GACA approves additional flights to and from Sharurah". Saudi Gazette. Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 30 March 2026.
- ^ TOI World Desk (4 November 2025). "Al‑Wadi‘ah border crossing: The vital gateway between Saudi Arabia‑Yemen explained". The Times of India. Times Internet. Retrieved 30 March 2026.