The village of Mizra’a is home to Salim bin Ka’ab, his wife Miryam and their four sons. Their daughters-in-law and many grandchildren can also be seen carrying out their daily duties. The family is so large that, to the first—time visitor, it may seem to be more than just one family.

Now in their newly- built home, the bin Ka’ab clan enjoys modern facilities such as a generator for electricity. The framed photo of HM Sultan Qaboos on the wall is a reminder that you’re in Oman.

The older sons work in Mahda but keep their families in the village and try to provide them with some of the luxuries from town to soften the hardships of rural life. It’s the old man’s wish to keep the tamily together and carry on the tradition of his forefathers in this isolated village. He’s not too sure how long it will be before his sons finally move to the city but knows that day is not too far off.