2.3.7 Iraq Border Crossing of Arar
Overview
Arar is a border crossing between Saudi Arabia and Iraq. The nearest town in Saudi Arabia is Arar and the nearest town in Iraq is Al Nukhayb. The crossing has barracks for Iraqi border guards, a mosque, and offices for processing passengers crossing. The entry points witnesses a spike in traffic during Hajj season as Iraqis cross into Saudi Arabia to visit Mecca.
Border Crossing Location and Contact |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Iraq: Arar |
Province or District |
Al Nukhayb |
Nearest Town or City with Distance from Border Crossing |
Karbala (312 km) |
Latitude |
31.3715151 |
Longitude |
41.4450059 |
Managing Authority / Agency |
Iraqi Government, Council of Ministers, Border Port Authority. Iraqi Government, Ministry of Finance, Directorate of Customs. |
Contact Person |
Mr. Amer Thajeb, Customs Manager - 009647904700314 |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Najaf International Airport (402 km) Truck Travel Time: 8 hrs Car Travel time: 5 hrs |
Nearest Port |
Umm Qasr Port (846 km) Truck Travel Time: 24 hrs Car Travel time: 9 hrs |
Nearest location with functioning wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity |
Karbala (312 km) Truck Travel Time: 5 hrs Car Travel time: 4 hrs |
Other Information |
N/A |
Hours of Operation |
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Mondays |
24 hours/2 shifts |
Tuesdays |
24 hours/2 shifts |
Wednesdays |
24 hours/2 shifts |
Thursdays |
24 hours/2 shifts |
Fridays |
24 hours/2 shifts |
Saturdays |
24 hours/2 shifts |
Sundays |
24 hours/2 shifts |
National Holidays |
24 hours/2 shifts |
Seasonal Constraints |
N/A |
Border Crossing Picture
Daily Capacity
Under normal circumstances, Arar has a total daily capacity that can handle approximately 500 trucks for both import and export operations. As for the import activities, the border crossing has parking area that lots up to 500 trucks of different types. There is a storage facility at the border with an area of 600 square meters. Warehouses can also be found outside the border area either in Ramadi or Karbala city.
Customs Clearance
For more information on customs in Iraq, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.
Other Relevant Information
There are customs clearing companies/customs brokers at Trebil border crossing who can clear all items in addition to being able to handle, transport and store goods.
For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.