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Tribe's Struggle Amid Shifting Loyalties
The article discusses the transformations of Arab society, particularly in Saudi Arabia, from a tribe with social and political functions to a modern urban society that relies on civil institutions and the modern state. It points out that the tribe once formed the basis of social relationships and governance, but with urbanization and the development of the state, its traditional roles have diminished and become merely symbolic. Meanwhile, modern identity has become centered around the national ID and official institutions. The text also clarifies that digital communication platforms have not revived the tribal spirit as it once was; rather, they have highlighted the decline of social functions and the actual influence of the tribe in individuals' lives.
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