Al-Dhahira Governorate is one of the richest in terms of
agricultural, tourist, and historical potential among all the
governorates in Oman. It has made significant and
tangible progress during the years of the modern Omani
Renaissance in all aspects of life.
The governorate is a semi-desert plain that descends from
the southern slopes of the Western Hajar Mountains
towards the Empty Quarter desert. It is separated from
the interior of Oman by the "Al-Kor" Mountains in the
east, and is connected to the Empty Quarter desert in the
west, and the Central Governorate in the south.
Al-Dhahirah governorate includes three provinces: Ibri,
Yanqul, and Dhank, with a population of about 240,529
people, of whom Omanis constitute about 173,327
people, reaching 72.1 percent of the total population of
Al-Dhahirah governorate.
The governorate has experienced significant development
across all sectors during the prosperous era of His
Majesty Sultan “Haitham bin Tariq”, may God protect
him. This progress was made possible through his
supreme directives that focused on supporting all
governorates for their advancement and development, providing essential services to elevate prosperity, and
aligning with the vision of "Oman 2040". This vision aims
to develop communities and cities while making use of all
possible opportunities in various sectors, including
education and healthcare, and diversifying and sustaining
the economy.