Saham () is a coastal town in

Al Batinah North Governorate Al Batinah North Governorate ( Muḥāfaẓat Šamāl al-Bāṭinah) is one of the eleven governorates of Oman. It was created on 28 October 2011 when Al Batinah Region was split into Al Batinah North Governorate and Al Batinah South Governorat ...

, in northeastern

Oman Oman, officially the Sultanate of Oman, is a country located on the southeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in West Asia and the Middle East. It shares land borders with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Oman’s coastline ...

. As of 2017, its population was 147,775. The main industries are fishing and farming. Saham province is located between Al Khaboura and Sohar provinces.

Saham Fort and Souq

The best known landmarks in Saham are its historic souq and fort. The souq was renovated to modern standards in 2018. It hosts a regular market where farm owners bring their livestock for sale on the seventh day of Dhu al-Hijja, three days before Eid Al Adha, where sacrificial lambs can be bought for the holiday.

Regions

Saham is one of the largest provinces in Al Batinah North Governorate in terms of area. It contains several regions, including the northern regions of Majaz, Al-Huwail, Al-Marfa, Al-Hadeeb, Al-Gowaisa as well as two southern regions of Al-Deel and Hafeet. Along the shore, fjords are common, and the areas surrounding them are named ''khors'' (such as Khor Al Milh, Khor AlHimam, Khor AlShiyadi). The region surrounding the souq was named after it (Hillat AlSouq) marking its importance in the province.

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Populated places in Oman Al Batinah North Governorate {{Oman-geo-stub

Saham Fort and Souq

Regions

See also

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