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 which descends from Azdite tribal chieftains through Abu Said, Al Muhallab bin Abu Suffrah Zalim. They have historically played a central role in the state apparatus of Oman and rose to political ascendancy in the early 18th century.