Bani Hajer

Bani Hajer (Arabic: بني هاجر), also known as al-Hawajir, are an influential tribe in the Arabian Peninsula. The tribe is also called Bani Hajer (Family surnames: Al-Hajri) in Egypt eastern Saudi Arabia and other Arab states of the Persian Gulf (Qatar, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman). They are known for their trade with other tribes and families, as well as bringing foreign goods to Arabia. Al Hawajer are a Qahtanite tribe from Abida, they resides near Sarat Abida also known as "alhirja" near Thahran Al Janoub. They were led shiekh Mohammed Bin Shaba'an in the early 13th century as they migrated to Lower Najd. When their shiekh became Shafi bin Safar bin Mohammed Bin Shaba'an they migrated once more towards the eastern village of Al Ahsa'a. Their current shiekh is Nasser Bin Hamoud Bin Sahfi Bin Salim Bin Shafi Bin Safar Bin Mohammed Bin Shaba'an. Some of them ventured into Qatar and resided there since, the majority of them are in Saudi Arabia across various regions such as South and Eastern regions, Mount Ladam from the north and al Saaa'dani from west. They are considered Nomadic Bedouins, though some of them have moved to cities and settled. They held government offices and facilities specifically in their new home town "Ain Dar", Salasil, Yakrub, Fouda, Al Sharmiah, Al Asidiah, Al Fardaniah, Aboukola, Al Rafiah, Al Nasibiah and others.