Muscat (Pop.: 1,302,440; Arabic: مسقط) is the capital of Oman, and the governmental, economic, social, and artistic center of the Sultanate. It is the largest metropolitan area in the nation, and people from all across the country move there for work. Muscat Region has 6 districts: Al-Amerat, Bowsher, Muscat, Muttrah, Qurayyat, and Seeb.

Muscat has been an important port and trading center for centuries, and has been ruled at different points by Persia, Portugal, and the Ottoman Empire. It became Oman’s capital in 1793, and for a time was the seat of a naval empire that stretched from South Asia to East Africa. It came under British protection in the 1900s, but was reestablished in its own right as an influential capital under the rule of Sultan Qaboos (1970-2020). 

The meaning of the name 'Muscat' is disputed, but one interpretation is that it means 'anchor', related to the Arabic root 'to fall', or 'falling-place.'  

“We have this certain hope like a strong, unbreakable anchor holding our souls to God himself. Our anchor of hope is fastened to the mercy seat in the heavenly realm beyond the sacred threshold, and where Jesus, our forerunner, has gone in before us.” (Hebrews 6:19-20)

May many in this region discover the hope of Christ, the true anchor for their souls!

• This region has a long history of Gospel Witness, some 100 years, with the first mission hospitals, and later schools. There continues to be a good number of Harvest Laborers in this area. Pray for their protection and empowerment.
• There are growing numbers of local believers in this region. Pray for their protection, maturity, boldness, unity, and multiplication. 

Worship with us!: Anchor by Hillsong. May many Omanis trust in You, Jesus!  

Matthew 18:14 Focus—‘Your Father in heaven does not want one of these little ones to be lost.’ 

Please bring these towns and villages before the Father:

Jifr Wadi al-Ghayl, Ar-Rustaq district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 105

Al-Mabu, Ar-Rustaq district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 104

Yisab, Ar-Rustaq district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 104

Al-Aqur, Ar-Rustaq district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 101

Al-Jammah, Ar-Rustaq district, Al-Batinah South region. Population: 98