Overland Travel Across Borders: A Tale of Two Frontiers
Arar Pilgrim Reopen Post-1990 Desert Trade Link
For three decades, the 811-kilometer border between Iraq and Saudi Arabia was a sealed frontier, a long, sandy line closed to all traffic. Its recent reopening marks a significant shift in regional relations. Your journey across this desert boundary is a new possibility, connecting two of the most influential countries in the Arab world.
Judaydat New Facilities in Remote Security Zone
There are two official border crossings. The primary crossing is at Arar, located in the northern part of Saudi Arabia and connecting to Iraq’s Anbar province. This was the first crossing to reopen, initially for pilgrims and then for trade and general travel. A second crossing, Judaydat Arar, was opened more recently to further facilitate the movement of goods and people.