Sharurah Governorate

Sharurah Governorate is one of the governorates in Najran Province, southern Saudi Arabia. It is located 370 km east of Najran, settling on the outskirts of the western Empty Quarter desert. It is surrounded by sand from all directions except the south, which consists of volcanic rocks. The governorate has a population of approximately 100,199, representing 16.9 percent of the region's population, according to the official statistics of 2022.

Sharurah is named after the sparks that fly from the hooves of camels when they walk on the volcanic rocks overlooking the southern part of the governorate. It is also known as the Empty Quarter's Bride. Sharurah was once known as Heerat Sharurah, translating to "the place where water gathers and streams flow." It used to be a seasonal grazing area and a destination for camel owners.

Sharurah Governorate is the only Category (A) governorate among the governorates of Najran Province. It includes several centers and villages. The most important of which are Am Ghareb, Hamra Nathil, al-Wadia, al-Akhashim, Tumani, Qalma Sultanah, Am Ghuwair, Bahjah, Um al-Barameel, Mijah, al-Qarain, etc.

Sharurah is connected to several cities in the Kingdom through a network of roads, including a road that connects it to Riyadh, passing through the governorates of al-Sulayyil and al-Aflaj. There is also a road that connects it to Makkah and Jeddah, passing through the governorates of Najran and Abha. In addition, it has a namesake internal airport that connects it to different regions of the Kingdom. Wadi'a border crossing point, which is approximately fifty km away from Sharurah, serves as the gateway to the Arabian Peninsula on the Arabian Sea.