UAE: Trucking convoy backed up some 18 km along Saudi border due to complications with the Kingdom’s border crossings (April 2, 2012)

An estimated 4,000 trucks are backed up at least 18km to Al Sila in the UAE, with some drivers having to wait six days in order to reach the Saudi border. While the exact reasons for the delay are unclear, the problem is ongoing and due reportedly due to general complications with border inspections on the Saudi side. While some movement has been reported, the delays have been occurring for some six weeks now and is becoming an increasingly problematic situation and will likely to continue in the short term.

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