The Governorates, Regions and Wilayats of Oman

The Sultanate of Oman has four governorates - Muscat, Dhofar, Musandam and Buraimi - and five regions - Batinah, Dhahirah, Dakhiliyah, Sharqiyah and the Wusta.

The governorates and regions are divided into a total of 61 wilayats. The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for overseeing the governor- ates of Musandam, Buraimi and the regions. Meanwhile, the governors of Musandam and Buraimi, as well as the walis (chief administrators) of the wilayats (one wali per wilayat) oversee local administration and act as a link between the government, its institutions and the public.

Over a series of successive Five Year Development Plans, Oman has been able to ensure that development efforts take place in a balanced and integrated manner across its different regions. Major projects and industrial estates have been set up from Muscat to Salalah, from Sur to Sohar, from Nizwa to Musandam and from Ibri to Haima within the framework of a scheme that balances the priorities and needs of every region. Different regions take turns at hosting the country’s major national and religious events, including its National Day celebrations, held annually in November.

Read about the Governorates:

• The Governorate of Muscat
• The Governorate of Dhofar
• The Governorate of Musandam
• The Governorate of Buraimi

Read about the Regions:

• The Batinah Region
• The Dhahirah Region
• The Dakhiliyah Region
• The Wusta Region
• The Sharqiyah Region