Al-Wadiah (Arabic: الوديعة) is a markaz in Sharurah Governorate, Najran Province, Saudi Arabia.
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.
Transportation
Air Al-Wadiah markaz is served by Sharurah Domestic Airport, which connects the area to other cities within Saudi Arabia.
Border crossing The markaz is also home to the , the only crossing with Yemen that has remained open since 2015.
See also
Provinces of Saudi Arabia List of governorates of Saudi Arabia List of cities and towns in Saudi Arabia
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