Bee-keeping and honey production are an ancient craft in the South Batinah region. In the traditional method of Omani beekeeping, the beehive is placed in the hollowed-out trunk of a palm tree, which creates a unique flavor of honey but also protects the bees from both the summer heat and the cold in the winter season. The wood scent from the palm trunk permeates the honey, creating a unique flavor. The honey is collected and bottled in recycled Vimto bottles (the beverage of choice during Ramadan), and often sold on roadside stands or in local markets.

Omani honey is categorized by pollen source and time of production, the best quality being ‘Al-Baram’ which is produced March-May from the Sumur (Acacia) tree flowers. This type of honey is dark in color, almost black, and lower in sugar content. Besides it’s use as a sweetener, Omanis also use honey for medicinal purposes. Prices range between 50-100 OMR/kilogram ($65-$130/pound).

How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Psalm 119:103)

But he would feed you with the finest of the wheat, and with honey from the rock I would satisfy you.” (Psalm 81:16)

• We bless the people of Oman to discover the sweetness of Your Word, the Bible!
• We bless the people of Oman to be satisfied by the sweetness of Your loving care for them!

Worship with us!: Honey in the Rock by Brooke Ligertwood. May Omanis know You as their provider! 

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:

Fazah, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 917

Al-Fulayj, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 682

Rahab, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 583

As-Subakh, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 194

Dabayn, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 168

Al-Arja, Liwa district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 167