As-Suwaiq (Arabic: السويق, pop. 60,868) is a coastal town and seat of Al-Suwaiq district (pop. 184,561) in the region of Al Bāţinah Noth. The name of the town refers in Arabic to "market"; it is named this because it is located in central Al Batinah and attracted not only the people who lived in the mountains but also people who lived by the region's coast to buy and sell goods. This area is known for growing bananas, mangos, citrus, and herbs.

As-Suwaiq Castle was built in the 1700s, when this area had a busy port. The castle entrance faces the sea, with the unique architecture of 3 round towers and 1 square tower. Legend has it that in the early 1800s, the stronghold was once successfully defended from attack by the wife of the governor when her husband was away in Muscat on business. 

Pray for the Town and District of As-Suwaiq:

• Glory of God.  That God would be glorified and exalted and worshipped in As-Suwaiq. (Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 138:4-5)    
• Expansion of the Kingdom.  That many people in As-Suwaiq will come to know Jesus, and that communities of believers will be planted, that movements will be ignited. (Luke 1:32-33, 2 Cor 10:15-16)
• Hearts and Minds.  That spiritual blindness and bondages will be lifted from the minds of the people in As-Suwaiq, and that hearts will be stirred with hunger for Jesus and truth. (2 Cor 4:4, Luke 24:45)
• Authority.  Pray with the authority that Jesus gives you over principalities, powers and spiritual strongholds in As-Suwaiq. Pray that God would release prophetic words over the land, releasing visions, dreams, signs and wonders in Jesus’ name. (Matthew 18:18, 2 Cor 10:4)
• Revival.  That any believers living in As-Suwaiq would be awakened by the Holy Spirit, have love and passion stirred in them for the lost, and rise to meet the need in their neighborhood. (Luke 10:2, Ezekiel 37:10)
• Provision.  That God would bring His provision and blessing to all those in need in As-Suwaiq. That He would show His eternal kindness, demonstrate the blessing of His Kingdom, and cause His people to prosper. (Philippians 4:19, Jeremiah 29:7)

Worship with us!: Defender by Francesca Battistelli. May many Omanis know Jesus as their Great Defender!  

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:

Bidit, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 289

Al-Mutamar, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 206

Mishayiq, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population:183

Al-Widyah al-Hadriyah, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 158

Wadi al-Hamamdah, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 127

Al-Misayfyah, As-Suwaiq district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 107