Oman Governorates — Regional Profiles
Regional profiles of all 11 Omani governorates — economic role, key assets, and Vision 2040 development significance.
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Ad Dakhiliyah Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
The historical heartland of Oman — Nizwa (ancient capital), Jebel Akhdar (Green Mountain), Jebel Shams (Oman's highest peak), and rich Ibadhi heritage.
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Al Batinah North Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
The most densely populated governorate after Muscat — home to Sohar, the Sohar Industrial Port Complex, and Oman's most developed manufacturing cluster.
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Al Batinah South Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
Agricultural heartland along the Al Batinah coast — dates, fisheries, and traditional Omani settlements with Rustaq fort heritage.
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Al Buraimi Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
The smallest governorate — a border region with the UAE, historically significant as a gateway between the two countries.
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Al Dhahirah Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
Northwest Oman — Ibri, Buraimi (GCC border town), and the route between Muscat and Abu Dhabi.
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Al Wusta Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
Oman's largest governorate by area — home to Duqm SEZ, the new industrial city, and Oman's most ambitious economic development project.
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Dhofar Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
Oman's second-largest governorate — home to Salalah (second city), the Khareef monsoon season, UNESCO frankincense sites, and the Port of Salalah.
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Musandam Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
Oman's geographic exclave — separated from mainland Oman by UAE territory. Known for dramatic fjord coastline (khors), traditional fishing communities, and excellent marine tourism.
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Muscat Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
The capital region — home to 1.4mn people, most government ministries, international airports, Muscat International Airport, and the majority of Oman's commercial activity.
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North Al Sharqiyah Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
Agricultural and heritage region — date palms, aflaj irrigation, Ibri fort, and the route between Muscat and the interior.
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South Al Sharqiyah Governorate — Oman Vision 2040
Home to Sur (dhow-building heritage), Ras al Jinz turtle reserve, Wahiba Sands, and Oman LNG at Qalhat.