Historically, the city has been an important port connecting the Gulf and the Indian subcontinent via the Arabian Sea since as early as 16th century.

"[2] In the 16th century, it was under Portuguese rule but was liberated by the Omani Imam Nasir ibn Murshid and underwent an economic revival, as a trade centre with India and East Africa.

The college has over 4000 students and offers degrees in Business, Communication, Information Technology and Design and Applied Biotechnology.

This proximity has contributed to creating the environmental diversity through which nature has crafted unique elements for this wadi, distinguishing it from the rest of the valleys in the Sultanate.

A trip to Wadi Shab is considered an exciting adventure, involving boat crossings in certain areas and allowing visitors to walk on foot through the mountainous terrain.

These villages overlook the towering mountains, and from certain locations, one can also catch a glimpse of the sea coast with its blue waters from an elevated perspective.

Over time and due to harsh natural conditions, it has been transformed into scattered piles of stones that extend for kilometers along the shoreline.

Some historical sources suggest that she was a ruler of Qalhat during the reign of King Hormuz (Qutb al-Din Yamutahin).

The city of Sur played a vital role in trade exchanges between Oman, East Africa, and India through its port, which served as an import and export station for various goods.

It served as a defensive structure to protect the town and its surrounding area, particularly from pirate attacks, due to its strategic location along the coast.

Sur was an important maritime hub during this period, and the fort played a key role in defending Oman's interests.

Al Ayjah Fort is a historic structure built to protect the region’s vital maritime activities.

Its strategic placement allowed for easy monitoring of maritime traffic, making it crucial for the safety of Sur’s thriving shipbuilding and trading economy.

Like many Omani forts, Al Ayjah was likely restored during the late 20th century as part of national efforts to preserve the country’s historical architecture.

To preserve these inherited industries, the Ministry of Heritage and Culture in the governorate has established workshops for creating models of various types of old Omani ships.