Az, Za-hirah is one of the regions (mintaqah) of Oman. Adh Dhahirah region consists of three wilayats: Ibri, Yanqul, and Dank. Until October, 2006, two more wilayats were part of the region: Al Buraymi and Mahdah. In October, 2006, a new governorate, Al Buraymi was created from these two wilayats, and a third wilayat, Al Sinaihah was created from parts of the two.