Al Hallaniyat Islands Nature Reserve (Khuriya Muriya Islands)

Archipelago of five islands in the Arabian Sea ~40 km off the Dhofar coast (Shalim and the Hallaniyat Islands province). The Environment Authority issued regulations declaring it a nature reserve with strict marine restrictions: fishing by non-residents is banned, residents need permits, and carrying or using weapons (relevant to spearguns/harpoons) is prohibited; diving and photography require prior authorization. Center point at the main island Al-Hallaniyah.