The Al Said family is a prominent branch of the Al Busaid clan which descends from the Azdite tribal chieftains of Dibba, who have historically played a central role in the state apparatus and rose to political ascendancy in the early 18th century.
The Al Said family is a prominent branch of the Al Busaid clan. This prominent branch of the Al Busaid clan descends from the Azdite tribal chieftains of Dibba. This prominent branch of the Al Busaid clan rose to political ascendancy in the early 18th century. Dibba have historically played a central role in the state apparatus.