# Al-Wadiah

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**Al-Wadiah** ([Arabic](/source/Arabic): الوديعة) is a [markaz](/source/Markaz_(administrative_division)) in [Sharurah Governorate](/source/Sharurah), [Najran Province](/source/Najran_Province), [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia).[1]

## History

Al-Wadiah was the site of the [Al-Wadiah War](/source/Al-Wadiah_War) in 1969. During the conflict, forces from the [People's Democratic Republic of Yemen](/source/South_Yemen) attacked [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia), occupying the markaz and several other areas in the [Sharurah Governorate](/source/Sharurah). The [Saudi Arabian Army](/source/Saudi_Arabian_Army) launched a counteroffensive and successfully recaptured the occupied territories.[2]

## Transportation

### Air

Al-Wadiah markaz is served by [Sharurah Domestic Airport](/source/Sharurah_Domestic_Airport), which connects the area to other cities within [Saudi Arabia](/source/Saudi_Arabia).[3]

### Border crossing

The markaz is also home to the [Al-Wadiah Border Crossing](/source/Al-Wadiah_Border_Crossing), the only crossing with [Yemen](/source/Yemen) that has remained open since [2015](/source/Yemeni_civil_war_(2014%E2%80%93present)).[4]

## See also

- [Provinces of Saudi Arabia](/source/Provinces_of_Saudi_Arabia)
- [List of governorates of Saudi Arabia](/source/List_of_governorates_of_Saudi_Arabia)
- [List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia](/source/List_of_cities_and_towns_in_Saudi_Arabia)

## References

1. ["أين تقع الوديعة"](https://mawdoo3.com/%D8%A3%D9%8A%D9%86_%D8%AA%D9%82%D8%B9_%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%88%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B9%D8%A9)

1. ["الحرب التي اندلعت بين السعودية واليمن قبل 52 عاماً"](https://alkhaleejonline.net/سياسة/استمرت-9-أيام-ما-قصة-الحرب-التي-اندلعت-بين-السعودية-واليمن-قبل-52-عاماً؟) (in Arabic). *الخليج أونلاين*. 5 December 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2026.

1. Saudi Gazette (9 February 2020). ["GACA approves additional flights to and from Sharurah"](https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/588553/SAUDI-ARABIA/GACA-approves-additional-flights-to-and-from-Sharurah). *Saudi Gazette*. Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 30 March 2026.

1. TOI World Desk (4 November 2025). ["Al‑Wadi‘ah border crossing: The vital gateway between Saudi Arabia‑Yemen explained"](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/al-wadiah-border-crossing-the-vital-gateway-between-saudi-arabia-yemen-explained/articleshow/125055610.cms). *The Times of India*. Times Internet. Retrieved 30 March 2026.

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