Sunaynah
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'''A' Sunaynah' () is a Wilayah'' (Province) in Al Buraimi Governorate, northeastern Oman. The village contains a substantial area of greenery and is described as "remote, even by Omani standards". A' Sunaynah is known for its traditional camel races as well as textile and weaving industries. The wilaya is reportedly occupied by the Al Nuaimi tribe; in the 1960s the tamimah of the Al Nuaim was reported to be 'Ali ibn Hamuda of the Al Bu Khuraiban division, who lived at Sunainah.
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'''A' Sunaynah' () is a Wilayah'' (Province) in Al Buraimi Governorate, northeastern Oman. The village contains a substantial area of greenery and is described as "remote, even by Omani standards". A' Sunaynah is known for its traditional camel races as well as textile and weaving industries. The wilaya is reportedly occupied by the Al Nuaimi tribe; in the 1960s the tamimah of the Al Nuaim was reported to be 'Ali ibn Hamuda of the Al Bu Khuraiban division, who lived at Sunainah.
Some of its important villages include Ain Al Hulwah (Al Malhah), Al Silahiyah, Al Qabil, and Hafit. Notable natural landmarks in A' Sunaynah include Jebel Hafit and the diverse natural sand dunes with shades ranging from light red to dark yellow.The wilaya also features many pastoral plains, which provide fertile grazing land for camels, especially after the rainy season. The wilaya is crossed by several valleys descending from the Hajar Mountains towards the Empty Quarter, such as Wadi Al Fath.
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