The local population is composed of homogeneous mixture of ancient Arab tribes and different Arab and non-Arab residents from other countries who have come to the area to work and earn a living. All people there enjoy brethren ties, friendship and mutual respect. The local people do not show any hostilities or sensitivity of the foreign visitors or non-Muslims and treat them as guests who must provided with service, protection and care, which are inherent Arab characteristics. The visitor receives care and respect in all places, while touring the area, visiting the archeological sites or even shopping at the local markets. People there welcome any visitor at their homes or their farms in order to have access to more information about the area. Moreover, some people have their own museums in their homes or farms containing many of the region's heritages, which the visitor can visit in free of charge.

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