Al-Dawasir
An Arab tribal confederation historically associated with southern Najd (the Wadi al-Dawasir region).
- Homeland
- Southern Najd (Wadi al-Dawasir)
Overview
Al-Dawasir is a tribal confederation historically centered on the Wadi al-Dawasir region of southern Najd.
Note on lineage
The make-up and genealogy of the confederation are reported variously; this page states only the broad outline. Verify specific claims against cited sources before publishing.
Sources
- القلقشندي، نهاية الأرب في معرفة أنساب العرب، 821هـ — يُراجَع ويُوثَّق
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Last reviewed: 2026-07-09