Jalan Bani Bu Hassan Province information

Jalan Bani Bu Hassanِب(Arabic: جعلان بني بو حسن) is a wilayah (province) in Ash Sharqiyah South Governorate, Oman. It is bordered by the Al Kamel and Al Wafi Wilayats to the north, Sur Wilayat to the northeast, Badiyah Wilayat and the Al Mudhaibi Wilayat to the west, the Mahoot Wilayat to the southwest, and the Jalan Bani Bu Ali Wilayat and the Arabian Sea to the east. It is approximately 300 kilometers away from the capital, Muscat.

The date palm tree is its emblem. The population of the wilayat is dispersed among around 87 settlements, including Jalan Bani Bu Hassan, Falaj Al Mashaykh, Al Ghayn, Al Quhaid, and Al Juwaira.

The natural landscape of Jalan Bani Bu Hassan Wilayat varies between plains, mountains, caves, and water springs. Notable mountains include Jebel Qahwan, which is known for its caves and cavities such as Mutaatib Cave, Halifah Cave, Wadi Al Marish Cave, Muteerah Cave, and Wadi Al Atin Cave. The wilayat also features several water springs and aflaj, including Ain Jebel Qahwan, Ain Al Khutum, Ain Al Buleida, Ain Dama, Ain Al Aqabah, Ain Minhal, and Ain Umm Al Baqar. There are approximately 32 aflaj in the wilayat, with 25 of them still operational.

The area is abundant in wild vegetation and is home to wildlife such as Arabian oryx and wild rabbits. It also boasts historical landmarks like the Oulad Marshid Castle, Al Flaij Castle, and Jalan Bani Bu Hassan Fort.

Local residents engage in various crafts and industries, including agriculture, animal husbandry, camel and livestock breeding, fishing, gold and silver craftsmanship, textile production, and leatherwork (such as "shumara"). The wilayat is known for traditional arts such as rizhah, al-azi, al-madimah, al-maydan, al-tashh-shah, and al-raywah. Additionally, horse and camel racing events are held in the region.^[2]