Bani Yas is a tribal confederation of Najdi origin in the modern United Arab Emirates. The tribal coalition, consisting of tribes from Dubai to Khor Al Adaid in southeast Qatar, was called the Bani Yas Coalition. Al Nahyan, a branch of Al Falahi, leads the tribe and is the ruling family of the Abu Dhabi. Al Maktoum, a branch of Al Falasi, is also a member and is the ruling family of Dubai. Al Nahyan and Al Maktoum are the most influential in the UAE federal government, and Abu Dhabi and Dubai have the right to veto any federal legislation. The ruler of Abu Dhabi is customarily elected as the president of the UAE, and the ruler of Dubai is traditionally elected as the vice president and prime minister of the UAE.

History

Bani Yas had close relations with the Dhawahir tribe, which was traditionally at odds with al Naimi and Bani Ka’ab in Buraimi Oasis. In 1835, members of the Bani Yas settled Khor Al Adaid in southeastern Qatar.

Branches

Bani Yas consists of several branches, which are: