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- Arar is also the ancient name of the Saône river in France, the surname of Canadian citizen Maher Arar, and the nickname of Jordanian poet Mustafa Wahbi.
Arar (Arabic: عرعر, BGN spelling: `Ar`ar) is the capital of Al Hudud ash Shamaliyah (The Northern Border) province in Saudi Arabia. It has a population of 145,237 (2004 census).
Arar is located to the north-east of Saudi Arabia on the Iraqi border. It is known for its fertile pastureland, and a principal occupation is sheep and camel herding. The population of the city, according to the latest official government statistics is 240,000 in the city itself. The population of the region, including the cities of Rafha, Toriaf and Alaoiqilah and suburban villages and their inhabitants is 890,000.
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History
The city of Arar was founded in 1951 (1375 AH), after the construction of the Aramco oil pipeline (Tapline) was completed. It was initially an oil pumping station with a health centre and worker housing. Workers at Arar were primarily from the regions of Al-Ahsa, Ha'il, Yanbu and Al Wajh.
Geographical location and geological formation
Arar is located in the north of Saudi Arabia, at Latitude: 30° 54' 21 N, Longitude: 41° 8' 20 E, in the heart of a vast rocky limestone plain. It lies about 1100 kilometers northwest of Riyadh, and about 60 kilometers from the Iraqi border.
Climate
Arar's climate is continental, with hot summers, and cold winters with temperatures below freezing. Winds generally blow from the east or west, rarely from the south. It is noteworthy that the rainfall in the region has declined gradually over recent years. It is also noted that snow is not uncommon, falling on average every two to three years.[citation needed]
Foundings
In 1968 the remains of an ancient city were unearthed 30 kilometres from the city of Arar. The site yielded numerous sculptures of fish, turtles and other aquatic animals.
Important events in the history of Arar
- Plane crash Iraqi Airways flight No. 163 near the Arar airport
- A summit meeting between King Saud and King of Jordan at the time of King Hussein in the town of Arar
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