Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands (Arabic: شليم وجزر الحلانيات, pop. 6,339) is a district in the Dhofar Region. It is located on the coast east of Salalah, on the border with Al-Wusta Region. Shalim, located on the mainland, is the largest town and district seat (pop. 2,031). The Hallaniyat Islands are a group of 5 islands about 25 miles (40 km) off the coast, historically known as the Khuriya Muriya Islands. Hallaniya is the largest and most populated of the islands. The islands are famous for their bird life and rich marine life, and are one of the best spots in the world for saltwater fly fishing, especially for Giant Trevally fish. Fishing tourism is a growing industry for the area.

The islands were known to the ancient Greeks, appearing on Ptolemy’s maps as the Zenibou Islands.  In 1854, Sultan Said gave the islands to the British, who made them a part of the Aden (Yemen) colony. They remained a British possession until 1967, when they were returned back to Oman. Yemen wanted to retain control of the islands, and the dispute was finally settled in 1992.

"Sing to the Lord a new song, His praise from the ends of the earth, you who go down to the sea, and all that is in it, you islands, and all who live in them… Let them give glory to the Lord and proclaim His praise in the islands." (Isaiah 42:10, 12) We bless the people of Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands to worship and glorify You, God!

Pray for the District of Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands:

• Glory of God.  That God would be glorified and exalted and worshipped in Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands. (Habakkuk 2:14, Psalm 138:4-5)    
• Expansion of the Kingdom.  That many people in Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands 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 Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands, 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 Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands. 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 Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands 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 Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands. 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!: Let the Islands Praise Him by Meshell Musuc. Jesus, may the islands of Oman praise You!

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:

Fayraq, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 137

Ardayt Arhamad, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 136

Ajzirniti, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 131

Shahim, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 109

Aghadit, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 105

Dar Adritat, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 102

Dar Qadqud, Mirbat district, Dhofar region. Population: 102