Al shuwaymiya: The National Records and Archives Authority (NRAA) honoured narrators who contributed to the documentation of the Bat'hari language at a ceremony held at Al Shuwaymiya in the Wilayat of Shaleem and Al Halaniyat Islands. Sheikh Abdulhakim bin Mohammed Al Rashdi, Wali of Shaleem and Al Halaniyat Islands and chief guest of the event, emphasized the significance of linguistic diversity as an integral part of cultural variety and civilisational heritage. He noted its importance in preserving identity and enhancing heritage, a richness that the Sultanate of Oman possesses in abundance.

According to Oman News Agency, Dr. Talib bin Saif Al Khadhouri, Director General of Research and Document Exchange, stated that the Bat'hari documentation project is part of the Oral History Department's programmes to document Omani languages and dialects at risk of extinction. The project employs specialised scientific methods based on field interviews and audio-visual recordings.

The NRAA is constructing a comprehensive scientific archive of Bat'hari vocabulary, linguistic structures, and usage patterns. This archive aims to enable researchers to utilize the content for linguistic and cultural studies, thereby preserving an important aspect of national identity. Dr. Al Khadhouri highlighted that the project extends beyond language documentation to include heritage related to the local environment, customs, traditions, and popular knowledge. This effort reinforces the role of language as a cultural vessel that reflects the distinctiveness and history of the local community.

The ceremony featured a welcoming performance, participant statements, and the recognition of narrators and collaborators who contributed to the project's success. These individuals were honoured for their efforts to preserve the Bat'hari language and support national initiatives aimed at safeguarding Oman's cultural and linguistic heritage.

The Bat'hari language is spoken in the desert areas of Dhofar Governorate, particularly in the Wilayat of Shaleem and Al Halaniyat Islands, as well as in some parts of Al Wusta Governorate. It is an unwritten spoken language, closely related to Harsusi, Mehri, and Shahari (Jabbali), indicating that these languages share a common linguistic origin.