'Gazetteer of Arabia Vol. II' [‎1329] (384/688)

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NA'AB (B ani) or NU'ABAH —
Singular Jsa abi. A small but distinct Hinawi tribo of the 'Oman Sultanate, dispersed
for the most part among cfther tribes. The village of Lajal (100 houses) belongs to them,
and they are found also at Manah (30 houess) in'Oman Proper, at Siva (70 houses) and
elsewhere in Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Sarain in Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Mraidin, and at Mazara' in Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Tayin arnon^ the
Bani Battash. In the hills on the right bank of Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Tayin in its Wadi A seasonal or intermittent watercourse, or the valley in which it flows. Dhaiqah section
they are shepherds and form a warlike sub-division of the Bani Battash. They are
possibly of non-Arab descent, but are now considered to be Arabs. They number
perhaps 1,500 aouls—( Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Oazelteer.)
NA'AI—
One of the external valleys of Jabal Salmah {q. v.) in the Jabal Shammar district of
northern central Arabia.
NA'ATJAH—
Some wells near Dohah (g. v.) in Qatar, eastern Arabia
NA'AIJAT (A n)—
Some rocks off Bahrain Island [q. v.).
NA'AIM (A l Bt)—
A division of the Zubaid tribe (q. v.) of 'Iraq.
NA'AIR (S ir B u )—
An island in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , 50 miles north by west of Abu Dhabi Town and 65 miles
west of Dibai, on the north edge of the pearl banks. It is 2| miles long from north to
south by 2 miles broad, is covered with hills of volcanic rock which attain a maximum
height of 240 feet, and has a low sandy point at its south-eastern corner. The only
supplies it affords are brushwood and some brackish water in wells upon the east side.
Sulphur is said to be found, and there is salt in the hills which until some two years ago
used to be removed by Persians, chiefly from Lingeh and Kung, on payment of dues to
the Shaikh of Sharjah. In winter fishermen from Sharjah, Khan and Dibai resort to the
island, and in the pearl season the fleets visit it to open their oysters ; at other seasons it
is uninhabited. There are several pearl banks in the vicinity, in particular Hair Bin
'Adhbi, 6 miles to the north ; Rijlah, 8 miles to the south-west; and Lijjah, 6 miles to
the north-west. Sir Bu Na'air belongs to the principality of Sharjah.— (Peman Gulf
Gazetleer.)
The Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Pilot gives the following additional details regarding this island, the
exact position of which is in L at . 25° 14' N., Long. 54° 13' E.
The island is bordered by a reef extending from 2 to 3 cables. The south-eastern poin
being low, must be given a good berth at night. The soundings Measurements of the depth of a body of water. are not a good guide in
approacihing the island, there being from 10 to 15 fathoms close to the surrounding reef,
and also the same depth several miles distant; about 35 miles north-v/estward of the
island, and near the edge of the pearl bank, are great overfalls.
The island belongs to the principality of Sharjah, but is uninhabited. There are a few
wild cats and a fair number of sea birds, as well as some curlew. It is barren, nothing
except brushwood growing on it. There is brackish water in wells near the eastern side,
and there is a deep well of good drinking water, with tracks leading to it from the south
east point, but it is too hard for washing purposes; iron ore and some sulphur are said to
exist.
During the pearl fishery the island is visited by fleets of boats, to open the oysters,
etc., and in winter there are generally a few Sharjah or Dibai fishing boats here; their
crews, with their families, erect temporary huts and remain some months fishing, chiefly
for saw-fisn and sharks.
The anchorage. —T his is on the eastern side of the island in 13 fathoms, about half a
mile ofi-shore with the peak bearing 275° true, and the south-east point 202° true ;
sheltered from the shimdl, but open to the nashi.—{ Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. Pilot.)
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