Al-Zayani ( ar, الزياني) is a
Sunni Muslim
Sunni Islam () is the largest branch of Islam, followed by 85–90% of the world's Muslims. Its name comes from the word ''Sunnah'', referring to the tradition of Muhammad. The differences between Sunni and Shia Muslims arose from a disagree ...
family mainly situated in
Bahrain,
Saudi Arabia, and
Kuwait. Large numbers of the family in Bahrain came as early as the mid-19th century. There are large numbers of the Al-Zayani family in southeastern
Saudi Arabia and parts of
Riyadh as well.
A famous member of Al-Zayani family is the famous Saudi coach
Khalil Al-Zayani and
Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, foreign minister of Bahrain.
History
The Zayani family is from the Bani Adwan Tribe. The name Zayani is believed to be derived from a village called "Zayanh", the hometown of the family on the outskirts of
Mecca. Hence the Al-Zayani name. They have been known as businessmen since the start of the 20th century. The boom of
Pearl Diving helped mold the family's reputation in Bahrain. The family has multiple car dealerships,
construction,
travel, and various other businesses.
References
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Tribes of Arabia
Tribes of Saudi Arabia
Arabic-language surnames
Bahraini Sunni Muslims
Bahraini families