Al Dhahirah is one of the governorates of Oman. It was previously a region . It became a governorate on 28 October 2011.ProvincesAdh Dhahirah Governorate consists of three provinces (wilayat): IbriYanqulDhankRegional Subdivision Review before 2007Until October 2006, two more former wilayat were part of this region: Al Buraymi and Mahdha. Al Buraimi Governorate was created from those two wilayats in October, 2006, as a new governorate. As well, a third wilaya, of Al Sinaihah was created from rural parts of Al Buraymi and Mahdha.