He learned much about their ways of life, religion, and made a study to understand the social fabric of the Bedouin tribes.
He therefore will have the support of the Bedouin tribes, which make up most of that military.
The development has meant quick cash to Bedouin tribes, who own much of the land along the coast.
Many of the latter's fleeing troops were attacked by Bedouin tribes.
Some things have changed for the Bedouin tribes, however.
Once, as a child, she had lived for a time with a Bedouin tribe, herding goats.
The nomadic Bedouin tribes were considered to be the property of the king and under his protection.
His team included 45 workers who were hired from a local Bedouin tribe.
The count may have included two nearby Bedouin tribes.
Here he remained about ten years, writing satires on Bedouin tribes, but avoiding city politics.