It is known for its fertile pasture lands[citation needed] which lends itself well to its principal occupation of sheep and camel herding.

[citation needed] The population of the entire Northern Borders Province, including the cities of Rafha, Turaif and Alaoiqilah and suburban villages and their inhabitants, was 373,577 at the 2022 census.

Arar serves as a significant supply stop for travelers on the Saudi Arabian highway 85.

The city of Arar was founded in 1951, after the construction of the Aramco oil pipeline (Tapline) was completed.

Arar is located in the north of Saudi Arabia, in the heart of a vast rocky limestone plain.

[citation needed] Prince Abdullah bin Musa'ed Sports City, opened in 1981, is a multi-purpose stadium in Arar.