Al-Wadi‘ah border crossing: The vital gateway between Saudi Arabia-Yemen explained

Al-Wade'ah, Yemen's sole operational land crossing with Saudi Arabia, serves as a vital artery for millions of travelers and merchants. Despite its importance for pilgrimage, trade, and humanitarian aid, the crossing faces significant congestion and security challenges, including drug smuggling attempts. Saudi Arabia's security-centric policy has failed to achieve its objectives in Yemen, inadvertently destabilizing the border region.