Musandam (Arabic: مُـسَـنْـدَم, population: 49,062) is the northernmost governorate in Oman, an enclave (2, actually) separated from the rest of the country by the United Arab Emirates. It is a peninsula which sits strategically at the Strait of Hormuz, a mere 21 miles from Iran. Called the 'Norway of Arabia' because of its dramatic fjords, the region is geographically isolated by rugged mountains, and its inhabitants have traditionally been hostile to outsiders. Although growing in tourism, it is still one of the most remote and isolated places in the country. This region is also home to two unique ethnic groups, the Kumzari and the Shehi.

In Arabic ‘Musandam’ means ‘anvil’, perhaps referring to its shape. This area is known locally as  ‘Ru’us Al Jibal’ (Arabic: رُؤُوْس ٱلْجِبَال), meaning head or top of the mountains, indicating its position at the top of the Hijar Mountains that stretch across northern Oman.

“For the Eternal is a great God, and a great King, supreme over all gods. Within His control are the very depths of the earth; the mountaintops too—they all belong to Him. The sea belongs to Him, for He created it—scooped and filled it—with His hands He made the dry land—every valley and mountain.” (Psalm 95:3-5, The Voice) We bless the people of Musandam to know and follow the God who created their unique land!

• There has been little to none on-the-ground Gospel witness in this area. Pray for job opportunities for believers to relocate here and become established, and be bold witnesses.
• Pray for online media outreach to penetrate the remote mountain and sea villages of this region. Pray specifically for outreach to the Shehi and Kumzari peoples, in ways they can best understand.

Worship with us!: All the Poor and Powerless by All Sons & Daughters. Jesus, may Your salvation be shouted from the mountains of Oman!

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:

Halqut, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 218

Dar Shahb, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 217

Jafjayf, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 160

Alam, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 155

Kanhat, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 141

Sarfayt ash-Shihayt, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 125

Kidayd, Taqah district, Dhofar region. Population: 122