AlRoumi Family
This official website of the AlRoumi family specializes in documenting the family’s lineage and highlighting prominent family members. It showcases historians, writers, businessmen, and others who have contributed to the development of the State of Kuwait since its inception.
About Hibs
(Hibs) in Kuwaiti maritime terminology refers to a slipway or dock used
for raising and lowering ships.
These structures, built by Kuwaitis, were named after their constructors
and served ship owners by facilitating the unloading and storage of ship
equipment. Historically, hibuses were large stone walls with stairs for access,
and were places where children played, fished, and swam.
Shamlan Bin Yousif AlRoumi
One of the largest and most prominent pearl merchants (tawwashin).
Abdul Rahman bin Yusuf AlRoumi
A prominent pearl merchants (tawwash) in Kuwait.
Ahmad Albesher AlRoumi
A scholar and writer who produced significant works that enriched Kuwaiti and Arab libraries.
Rashed Bin Ahmad AlRoumi
The last "Sardal," or leader of pearl diving









