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Oman / Al Wusta / The Region The al Wusta was formed in 1991 by Royal Decree and contains the four wilayats of Haima, Al Jazur, Duqm and Mahut. It lies south of the Dakhliyah region and is bordered on the east by the Arabian Sea, and on the west by Saudi Arabia. The area has seven oil installations comprising a number of important oil fields. Its desert regions are home to many indigenous animals, such as the Arabian oryx, desert rabbits, foxes, mountain goats and over 130 different species of birds. It has a coastline of around 170km. The characteristics of the beaches differ in each wilayat: some are rocky and shingled; others are of clean, white sand. All the coastal areas are subject to light summer rains and moderate temperatures with cool breezes, enhancing their attraction to tourists. |
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