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was then followed by a grandson, Manahi, who remained a governor over its domain until his death in 2001. Its supervising officer in the early 21st century is Sheikh Sajdi bin Manahi bin Sajdi bin Manahi bin Khalid al-Hidal. The settlement has been mentioned by many historians and was considered an
Otaibah settlement since its conception. Its families and clans included Zamil, Mana, Faraj, Rihani and Zarkali. This settlement is characterized by its proximity to the province of Dawadmi, which is only 48 km away. Also, it is about 80 km away from Al-Quweiyya Governorate, and about 200 km away from the capital city of Riyadh. Furthermore, there are some mining sites in Al-Ridiniyat area of Al-Hafira.
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asked King Abdul Aziz if he could stay indefinitely in Nafi, meaning he would have control there; the king agreed. Miteb on the other hand, asked the king to have control over
Orefejan. The king agreed, and Miteb moved from Nafi to Orefejan and became its governor. Nasser Ibn Miteb Al Shagar Al Dimasi is its governor in 21st century. Services in the city include governmental agencies, primary healthcare services, middle and secondary schools for boys and girls, and it has opened a courtroom, a post office and a popular market which opens on Fridays. Also, paved roads, and street lighting. Most of its inhabitants are of the Damaseen and Al Asadi.
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the one who established the town of Al-Qurayn, basing the location of the town around a water well. Eventually as one of the first
Dalabahah migrated to towns was Al-Hayyt, which was already inhabited by the Hanatish clan with a small population of Dalabahah, but due to Al-Hayyt being well established during that time a number of Dalabahah moved into the town becoming the majority. Shortly after the establishment of Al-Qurayn the town of Al-Rafayih was established by Sheikh Shuraym Bin Easay, over time other Dalabahah settlements would appear within the area making them the majority of the population.
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Qawaiya governorate. Its governors are Sheikh Majid bin Dawi bin Fahaid, Sheikh Nayef bin Dawi bin Fahaid, Sheikh Jahz bin Nayef bin Fahaid, Sheikh Faihan bin Hilal bin Fahaid, Sheikh Faihan bin Jahaz bin Fahaid. The vast majority of the population of this center are from the clan of Shiabin and some other tribes and families.
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the Al Fawoj to become its governor in 1953. His successor was Sheikh Hadjan bin Mitrk bin Jameh, then his son, Metrk bin Hadjan Ibn Jamea. The later is its governor in 21st century. The people of Musada participated in the war in Yemen in 1933 with Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musaed, all of whom were of the
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side of the province of Quweia and about 70 km away, that is in the southwestern direction of the province. One of the main positions in the conquests of King Abdul Aziz was the Sinam
Brigade led by Sultan bin Mashaan Abba Al-Ula. It was the heart of the battle of Turaba in 1918. Its governor in 21st century is Al Hineedi Omar Aba Abba Al-Ula.
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the region. The water supply is also named after him. Located near the
Mkhammer Mountains, which is located near the mountain of Suag, between Dokhun and Dhiria. North west of the province of Dawadmi, at 150 km, and west of the city of Nafi at 40 km. Its inhabitants include the clans of Al Damas, Al Rougi, Al Aidan, and Al Ghabi.
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Sabilla. Turki Al-Ditt ended up in prison for his participation in the revolt. It was established in 1928. The head of the center was Sheikh Omar bin
Abdulrahman bin Turki bin Sultan bin Rabian. Considered the most famous Sheikh of Otaibah. Sheikh Omar bin Rabian participated in many invasions and conquests with King
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Bajad bin Humaid Al Otaibi in 1918. The chieftains of the settlement were Hashar bin Mugid bin Humaid, and Nayef bin Jahjah bin Humaid. The Al Mugata clan settled here, with a few other clans of
Otaibah. Its governor in the 21st century is Sheikh Jahjah bin Nayef bin Humaid. Arwa is an ancient place known since the
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Aseela is a settlement located north east of the province of
Dawadmi at about 95 km. The city of Sagir is about 13 km away. It was founded in 1916. Among its most famous governors are Nafel bin Tawaiq al Hofi, Ghazi Al Toum, Abdulmohsen bin Ghazi Al Toum. Its governor in the 21st century is
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Hulban is one of the oldest counties of Najd where many Arab tribes lived in the Jahiliyyah and Islam. The name derived from the notion that when the sheep and camels are milked, the area would be filled with milk. Located in the western part of the Riyadh province on the Riyadh/Makkah expressway, it
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Located north of the province of Dawadmi at about 90 km away, and 100 km from the province of Ras. It was inhabited by several tribes. It was headed by Prince Abdullah bin Sabil by order of His Majesty King Abdul Aziz Al Saud. It was then settled by Sheikh Turki Al-Ditt. After the Battle of
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Most of the area of Al-Jimsh is inhabited by the Dalbahi clan. it is said the Dalabahah used to live in the town of Arja north of Al-Duwadimi with the Hamameed Clan, but after a dispute between the Hamameed and Dalabahah they migrated in a Hijra into Al-Jimsh. Sheikh Qahtam Bin Masead Al-Dalbahi was
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The name is derived from the fact that the location gathers water after rain. Located to the north of the mountains of Gal and Gul, south east of the mountains of Takhfa, and south west of Qassim. 60 km away from the city of Nafi, and about 120 km from Al Ris. It was established in 1928 by
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Founded by Sheikh Sultan bin Mashaan Abba Al-Ula in 1914. Led by Sultan bin Mashaan Abba Al-Ula and Majid bin Jaza Abba Al-Ula. It is located near two valleys, the northern valley is called Al Dathma, and the southern valley is called Wadi Al-Arjan. In terms of location, it is located in the western
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An old water fetching site of the Pre-Islamic era, it was the first settlement for the Da'ajeen of the tribe of Otaiba. Its founder is Prince Manahi bin Khalid bin Hasher al-Hidal founded the settlement in 1919. When he died in 1939, his son Sajdi took responsibility of the settlement until 1968. He
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Its founder was Mahmas bin Mohammed bin Nasser Al-Shaghar in 1925. Its current governor is Badr bin Mahmas bin Mohammed Al-Shaghar, who succeeded his brother Sultan Al-Shaghar after his death in 1969. The reason for its name is said to be man named Abu Jalal, who was murdered near a water supply in
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Located in the hills of Al-Muhammar, previously named "the Hills of Al Ashig." north west the city of Nafi at 30 km, and North of the city of Dawadmi. In 1927, a dispute, presumably over who has control, erupted between Omar bin Rabian and Miteb Al Shagar Al Dimasi in the city Nafi. Omar later
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Located north of the province of Dawadmi at about 10 km; it was founded in 1926 by Sheikh Khaled bin Jameh, who continued to be the governor until he died. Then after him Saeed Al-Duwaikh was assigned, one of the Roussan clan. It was later abandoned by Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Jameh, who moved to
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Located in the Riyadh province of Saudi Arabia, it has an administrative center located south to the province of Dawadmi at about 99 km. Its area covers 84 km in width including its surrounding areas. It was founded by Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Hindi Bin Humaid and Sheikh Jahjah bin
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Established in 1924 by Nasser bin Jerman bin Muhayya, and Falah bin Sadah bin Muhayya. It was then ruled by Eqab Bin Muhayya after he took control until he died. After him was Turki Ibn Saddah bin Muhayya, and then his son Afas bin Aqab bin Muhayya who was there until his retirement in 1993. Its
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It is in the territory of the Al Sir, located to the northeast of the province of Dawadmi at 120 km away. It was founded by Fihan bin Nasser bin Braz bin Muhayya in 1914. When Fihan bin Nasser passed away, Aqab bin Daif Allah Ibn Ghazi Ibn Muhayya took his place. It was considered to be the
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Arja'a lies north of Dawadmi about 28 kilometers away. It was founded by a number of the Al Hamameed clan of the tribe of Otaibah, including Qatim al-Habil, Muqahim al-Habil, Ja'adan al-Habil, Ouad al-Hammadi and others. Established in 1918, its first governor was Qatim al-Habil, then Abdullah
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Al Jumaniyah is located to the east of Afif on the old road of Afif/Riyadh at about 65 km away from Afif governorate. It was founded by Sheikh Nayef bin Maraq Al Deet in 1929, who is considered to be one of the most famous tribal princes of Otaibah. He participated alongside King
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Located north west of the Al-Dawadmi province, on the road between Al-Qassim and Mecca, at about 65 km. It is inhabited by a number of clans namely Al-Dalabahah, Al-Hizman, Al-Ghbayyat, Al-Ghadabin, Al Hanatish, Al-Hamameed, Al-Karashmah, Al-Mirashidah, Al-Aida, and Al-Eawazimu.
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al-Subeik, then for the second time Qatim al-Habil, then Hanif bin Qatim al-Habil, then Mohammed bin Qatim al-Habil. Its governor in 21st century is Mansour bin Hanif bin Qatim al-Habil. The people of Arja supported King
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in many conquests and battles. He remained a governor over the settlement until he died. He was then succeeded by his son, Turki bin Nayef Al Deet, followed by Saleh bin Nayef Al Deet, its governor in 21st century.
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