There are 3 types of aflaj systems:  

Dawoodi Falaj: These are long channels dug underground that are several kilometers long. Their depth usually reaches up to dozens of meters, so water can be present in these channels all year. The most important of these falaj are: Falaj Al Khatmayn (or Khatmeen) and Falaj Daris in A’Dakhiliyah Governorate, which appear on the World Heritage List.  

Ghaili Falaj: These aflaj receive their water from ponds or running water in wadis. Their depths do not exceed 3 to 4 meters. Water quantities increase in these aflaj directly after rainfall and usually dry up quickly during extended dry periods.

'Ayni Falaj: These aflaj draw their water directly from the springs (wells), including hot springs. The importance of these falaj depends on their water quality, which varies between hot and cold, and between fresh drinking water, saline water, and between alkaline water mixed with valley water, considered suitable for agriculture.

“When the poor and needy search for water and there is none, and their tongues are parched from thirst, then I, the Lord, will answer them.  I, the God of Israel, will never abandon them.  I will open up rivers for them on the high plateaus.  I will give them fountains of water in the valleys.  I will fill the desert with pools of water.  Rivers fed by springs will flow across the parched ground." (Isaiah 41:17-18, NLT)

Thank You, God, that You hear the prayer of Omanis when they cry out to You. Thank You that You will not abandon them, and You will answer them. Open up Your River of Life to them. Fill their deserts with streams of Living Water. In Jesus’ Name.

Worship with us!: In the River by Jesus Culture. May many Omanis come alive in God’s River!  

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:

Al-Humayra, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,937

Mirayr al-Matarish, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,660

Turayf Hajji, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,529

Mirayr ad-Daramikah, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,361

Al-Aswad, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,253

As-Sayfiyah, Shinas district, Al-Batinah North region. Population: 1,252