Ad Dhahirah Governorate
# Ad Dhahirah Governorate

Al Dhahirah (Arabic: محافظة الظاهرة; Muḥāfaẓat aẓ-Ẓāhirah) is one of the governorates (muhafazah) of Oman. It was previously a region (mintaqah). It became a governorate on 28 October 2011.

## Economy

The governorate is the location of the biggest oil field in Oman, Yibal, which started operations in 1968.

## Provinces

Adh Dhahirah Governorate consists of three provinces (wilayat):

* Ibri
* Yanqul
* Dhank

## Regional Subdivision Review before 2007

Until October 2006, two more former wilayat (Provinces) were part of this region: Al Buraymi and Mahdha. Al Buraimi Governorate was created from them in October 2006, as a new governorate. As well, a third wilaya (Province), of Al Sunaynah was created from rural parts of Al Buraymi and Mahdha.

