Ad Dhahirah Governorate

Al Dhahirah (; "Muḥāfaẓat aẓ-Ẓāhirah") is one of the governorates ("muhafazah") of Oman. It was previously a region ("mintaqah"). It became a governorate on 28 October 2011.
Provinces.
Adh Dhahirah Governorate consists of three provinces (wilayat):
Regional Subdivision Review before 2007.
Until October 2006, two more former wilayat (Provinces) were part of this region: Al Buraymi and Mahdha. Al Buraimi Governorate was created from them in October 2006, as a new governorate. As well, a third wilaya (Province), of Al Sunaynah was created from rural parts of Al Buraymi and Mahdha.