NIZWA Tucked away in a picturesque setting with pristine valleys, beautiful gardens and stunning rocks to adorn, Barkat Al Mouz, one of the niyabats in the Wilayat of Nizwa, is considered as the gate of Jabel Akhdhar.

A destination with lots of sites of historic and cultural significance, this niyabat attracts tourists coming from different parts of the world.

Bait Al Radeeda, Falej Al Khatmain and various other forts make it an alluring heritage site for aspiring travellers.

Gate of Jabel Akhdhar, a name it carries from time immemorial, can be endorsed to the availability of plentiful water in the region making it a fertile land for different fruit trees and plants. The availability of water also played a major role in bringing about economic prosperity and food security in the region.

Development projects launched by the government and private institutions over the years has made it a developed place with good roads, electricity, educational institutions, health centres, communication facilities and other service centres.

These development projects have revolutionised the facet of the region in a big way. Several new projects, including a water channel from Barka water station and a water station for supplying water through canals are on the pipeline. The fruits of renaissance have greatly helped to transform this area into a paradise for tourists and the people.