Al Faqeer tribe | The National

The Al Faqeer tribe's compound is located in the region of Al Majaz, a 50-kilometre drive from Saudi Arabia's historic city of Al Ula. Suhail Rather / The National
The Al Faqeer tribe is very welcoming to guests. They sing a greeting song on arrival. Suhail Rather / The National
Sheikh Al Hammash Al Faqeer is the leader of the Al Faqeer tribe. He is excited about Saudi Arabia’s cultural expansion. Suhail Rather / The National
In the majlis, tea and coffee are served and music is played. Suhail Rather / The National
Members of the Al Faqeer tribe await their visitors on camels. Suhail Rather / The National
Members of the Al Faqeer tribe engage in an evening dance to farewell their visitors. Suhail Rather / The National
Riyadh resident Sultan Al Faqeer enjoys coming back to visit the tribe to reconnect with his culture. Suhail Rather / The National
The Al Faqeer tribe live in a desert compound known as an Uzba. Suhail Rather / The National