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REGIONAL INFORMATION
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Muscat Governorate |
Al Batinah Region | Musandam
Governorate |
A'Dhahirah Region
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A'Dhakilya Region |
A'Sharqiya Region |
Al Wusta Region
| Dhofar Governorate |
Muscat Governorate
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Location: At the
Arabian Gulf and Jibal Al Hajar A’Sharqi
Mountains. It is considered one of the
cleanest cities in the world.
Population: Around
549000. It is the political and economical
capital and the seat of government. Muscat
is the front gate of Oman since the region
of Imam Ahmed Bin Sais Al-Busaidy in 1669.
Tourist sites: Al Jalali and Al
Mirani Forts, Muscat gate, the beaches,
Public parks, museums and shopping centers. |
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Wilayat |
Wali's Office |
Hospital |
Municipality |
Emergency Numbers |
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Water |
Electricity |
| Muscat |
24788888 |
24738036 |
24704800 |
24796319 |
24714300 |
| Muttrah |
24714605 |
24711296 |
24707079 |
24796319 |
24714300 |
| Boushar |
24592303 |
24593311 |
24590768 |
24602499/7 |
24602895/24591974 |
| Seeb |
24422278 |
24450203 |
24422272 |
24440624 |
24455160/24424315 |
| Amrat |
24876700 |
24876512 |
24876682 |
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24875877 |
| Qurayat |
24845222 |
24845002 |
24845074 |
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24845009 |
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* Police Emergency Round
the Clock...............9999
* Water Emergency Round the
Clock.................153
* Electricity Emergency Round the
Clock...........154
* Municipality Emergency Round the Clock........150
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Al Batinah Region
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Location:
On the coats of the Gulf of Oman in the east
and from Khatmat Milaha in the north to Ras
Al-Hamra in the south, and the foot of Al
Hajar al Gharbi Mountains in the west.
Tourist sites: Sohar forts, Rustaq
Fort, Al Hazim Fortress, Shinas Fort, Nakhal
fort, Al-Sifalah fort, Al-Sawadi Island. The
Batinah is also famous for horse and camel
races and Bull Fights. In Saham Seeh A
‘Tyabat A’Suwaiq Seeh A’Rhmat in A’Rustaq
Seeh Al Yousr in Sohar Seeh Al Makarem. |
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Wilayat |
Wali's Office |
Hospital |
Municipality |
Emergency Numbers |
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Water |
Electricity |
| Sohar |
26844477 |
26840399 |
150 |
26854731 |
26840318 |
| Rustaq |
26878333 |
26875055 |
26875114 |
26897076 |
26878560 |
| Shinas |
26748400 |
26747055 |
26747060 |
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26747100 |
| Liwa |
26852255 |
26852055 |
26853116 |
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26853398 |
| Saham |
26855522 |
26855148 |
26854172 |
26855764 |
26854100 |
| Khaboura |
26801877 |
26805055 |
26801703 |
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26805101 |
| Suwaiq |
26860001 |
26860688 |
26860411 |
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26860246 |
| Nakhal |
26780001 |
26780708 |
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26781205 |
| Wadi al Mawl |
26781001 |
26780709 |
26780421 |
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26781205 |
| Al-Awabi |
26767001 |
26767006 |
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26767480 |
| Al-Musana |
26769400 |
26768155 |
26769966 |
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26768115 |
| Barka |
26784318 |
26782055 |
26796346 |
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26783781 |
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* Police Emergency Round
the Clock................9999
* Water Emergency Round the
Clock.................153
* Electricity Emergency Round the
Clock...........154 |
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Governorate of Musandam
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Location:
On the northmost Peninsula of Oman
overlooking the Strait of Hormoz, the most
strategic water way in the world.
Population: 2800(1993 Census).
Tourist sites: The range of high
mountains (1800 m above sea level) coral
islands, Khasab Fortress, Bukha Fort, Diba
Fort, Wadi Al Rawdha, Khor Sham. |
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Wilayat |
Wali's Office |
Hospital |
Municipality |
Emergency Numbers |
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Water |
Electricity |
| Khasab |
26730171 |
26730187 |
26731272 |
26730365 |
26730365 |
| Bukha |
26828111 |
26828397 |
26828282 |
26730365 |
26828365 |
| Diba |
26736453 |
26736443 |
26736566 |
26736192 |
26736192 |
| Madha |
26739000 |
26739480 |
26739054 |
26739034 |
26739034 |
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* Police Emergency Round
the Clock................9999
* Water Emergency Round the
Clock.................153
* Electricity Emergency Round the
Clock...........154 |
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A'Dhahirah Region
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Location:
A’Dhahiran Region lies in the north west
Part of Oman Companies five Wilayas: Ibri,
Buraimi, Dhank, Yanqul and Mahdha.
Population: Approx, 181000 (1993)
Census)
Tourist sites: Ibri market, Alghasbi
Fortress, Falaj Alarragi, Al Kataba Cave in
Ibri, AlKhandag Fortress n Buraimi, Ibul
Fortresses,Al-Khabeeb and Bait Al nad.
In Ibri Seeh Almasarrat and in Al Buraimi
Seeh Annafahat |
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Wilayat |
Wali's Office |
Hospital |
Municipality |
Emergency Numbers |
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Water |
Electricity |
| Buraimi |
25651133 |
25650855 |
25650137 |
26655110 |
25650875 |
| Ibri |
25692100 |
25691011 |
25691268 |
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25690492 |
| Mahdha |
25667006 |
25678184 |
25667100 |
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25667018 |
| Yanqul |
25672666 |
25672055 |
25672015 |
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25672766 |
| Dhank |
25696666 |
25671033 |
25696760 |
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25696593 |
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* Police Emergency Round
the Clock................9999
* Water Emergency Round the
Clock.................153
* Electricity Emergency Round the
Clock...........154 |
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A'Dhakilya Region
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Location:
Constitutes the big plateau of the foot of
Al Jabel Al Akhdr from the North towards the
desert in the South.
Population: Approx, 181000 (1993)
Census)
Tourist sites: Nizwa Fort, Jibreen
Fortress, Al-Misfa, bahla Fort, Al-Jabel Al
Akhdr, Sumail Fort. It also comprises Seeh
Al-barkat in Willayat Manah, Seeh Al
Bashayer in Wilayat Sumail, Seeh Assalam in
Wilayat Adam. |
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Wilayat |
Wali's Office |
Hospital |
Municipality |
Emergency Numbers |
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Water |
Electricity |
| Nizwa |
25426633 |
25425055 |
25410084 |
25425267 |
25431048 |
| Sumail |
25351337 |
25350055 |
25340145 |
25351444 |
25350077 |
| Bahla |
25420002 |
25419233 |
25433399 |
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25419988 |
| Adam |
25434240 |
25434167 |
25422377 |
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25434865 |
| Al-Hamra |
25422900 |
25422055 |
25420303 |
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25422302 |
| Manah |
25427999 |
25424133 |
25427006 |
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25428002 |
| Izki |
25341888 |
25340033 |
25434797 |
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25341706 |
| Bid-bid |
25368111 |
25360138 |
25360144 |
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25360161 |
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* Police Emergency Round
the Clock................999
* Water Emergency Round the
Clock.................153
* Electricity Emergency Round the
Clock...........154 |
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A'Sharqiya Region
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Location:
It lies in the North East part of Oman
faqcing the Arabian Sea and extends to reach
Al Wahiba Sands n the South.
Population:
Approx. 259000(1993 Census).
Tourist sites: The shipyard in Sur,
Al-Aqaba Mosque in Ibra, Seeh Al-Hasanat in
Sur, Seeh Alulla in Jalan Seeh A’Numaa in Al
Mudhaibi.-Mosque in Ibra, Seeh Al-Hasanat in
Sur, Seeh Alulla in Jalan, Seeh A'Nnmaa in
Al Mudhaibi. |
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Wilayat |
Wali's Office |
Hospital |
Municipality |
Emergency Numbers |
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Water |
Electricity |
| Sur |
25544779 |
25542118 |
25540011 |
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25542283 |
| Ibra |
25570020 |
25570533 |
25570288 |
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25571329 |
| Al Qabil |
25583104 |
25583534 |
25583406 |
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25584219 |
| Badiyya |
25581877 |
25581167 |
25581460 |
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25581442 |
| Al-Mudhaibi |
25578500 |
25578354 |
25578010 |
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25578617 |
| Dima Wattaeen |
25560222 |
25560047 |
25560345 |
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955379 |
| Al kamil, Walwafi |
25557885 |
25556100 |
25557760 |
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25557811 |
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Jaalan Bani Bu Ali |
25553744 |
25553011 |
25553760 |
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25553219 |
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Jaalan Bani Bu Hassan |
25550003 |
25550301 |
25550057 |
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25553580 |
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Wadi Bani Khalid |
25505001 |
25505005 |
25508010 |
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25505199 |
| Massirah |
611221 |
404019 |
404028 |
9456243 |
404552 |
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* Police Emergency Round
the Clock................999
* Water Emergency Round the
Clock.................153
* Electricity Emergency Round the
Clock...........154 |
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Al Wusta Region
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Location:
South of A’Dakhilya and A’Dhahira Regions
Population: Approx.1700 (Ref.1993
Census). It is rich in oil wells.
Tourist sites: Gaat Al Kibreet, the
sand dunes in Khalouf, Qurum Forests at
Muhoot Island Adarat Daris Al Duqum, Al
Shumaimiya. Seeh Alghaftain in Willyat Haima
and Seeh Alzamzyin in Jedat Hrasys. |
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Wilayat |
Wali's Office |
Hospital |
Municipality |
Emergency Numbers |
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Water |
Electricity |
| Haima |
23436082 |
23436013 |
23436098 |
23436080 |
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| Mhoot |
953204 |
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| Duqum |
952597 |
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| Alj azir |
953245 |
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* Police Emergency Round
the Clock................999
* Water Emergency Round the
Clock.................153
* Electricity Emergency Round the
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Dhofar Governorate
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Location:
In the south of Oman
Population: Approx. 189,000(1993
Census). Dhofar is also characterized by
frankinscence tree and the Khareef season
when monsoon rains full in summer in the
region
Tourist sites: Samharam seaport in
Taqa, Al Bilaid old cityin Salalah, historic
tombs of religious men, Mirbat Fortess,
Salalah Museum, Shasr, Wadi Darbat, Khour
Ruri, Al mugh Sail fountains. The road to
Rakhyout and the Rep of Yemen. In doka Saih
Al Khairat |
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Wilayat |
Wali's Office |
Hospital |
Municipality |
Emergency Numbers |
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Water |
Electricity |
| Salalah |
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23211151 |
23292211 |
23290222 |
154 |
| Thumrait |
23279666 |
23279177 |
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| Thaqah |
23258111 |
23258041 |
23258027 |
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| Marbhat |
23268111 |
23268095 |
23268004 |
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| Sadah |
23277003 |
23277016 |
23277175 |
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| Rakhyout |
921258 |
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| Dalkhot |
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| Muqshm |
921235 |
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| Shaleem |
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| Halanyat Island |
921259 |
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* Police Emergency
Round the Clock................999
* Water Emergency Round the
Clock.................153 |
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Muscat Governorate |
Al Batinah Region | Musandam
Governorate |
A'Dhahirah Region
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A'Dhakilya Region |
A'Sharqiya Region |
Al Wusta Region
| Dhofar Governorate
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