Dhofar is a tribal community, home to many ancient tribes. The Arab tribes include Al Kathiri tribes which include, Al Shanfari (known to have played the main role in extending the current Al-Busaidi dynasty to the Dhofar region), Al-Rawas, Al-Marhoon, Al-Fadhil, Al-Hadhri,Bait Kaheir, Bait Ghawas, Al Masaly, Al-Hubais, Al-Rashdi and others. There are also Al-Hashmeis, Al-Yafei, Al-Mashaikh and more