Saham

There is nothing odd about the fact that the Wilayat of Saham has adopted the lime tree as its emblem, because, despite its seafaring tradition, it has also been renowned throughout its history as a centre of citrus fruit cultivation. The Wilayat of Saham extends from Qasabat Breik in the south to Majaz al Sughra in the north. It borders on the Wilayat of al Musana'ah to the south and the Wilayat of Sohar to the north, and it is 200 Kilometres from the Governorate of Muscat. With its 66 villages it has a high population density. Saham occupies a central geographical position half way along the Batinah coast and links the north and south of the Sultanate as well as the Batinah North Governorate with the wilayats of Yanqul and Ibri in the Dhahirah Governorate. It has numerous sites of historical interest including the recently-restored Souq Fort. 
Much of the wilayat is under cultivation, the main farm land being around the villages of Wadi Bani Umar, al Fulaij and al Rawdhah, and in the rural areas beside the mountains. Saham's 23 aflaj are fed by the wadis of Wadi Ahen, Wadi al Mahmoom, Wadi al Sarmi, Wadi al Shafan and Khor al Milh, and provide the main source of water for the wilayat's farms and lime orchards.

Traditional Occupations
Saham's traditional craftsmen make khanjars, swords, ornamental belts, silver jewellery, Omani halwa and palm wickerwork.