[4] In the late 18th century, noted pirate and tribal leader Rahmah ibn Jabir al-Jalahimah settled Al Khuwayr.

[5] Rahmah's base in Al Khuwayr was surrounded by a protected bay which made it difficult for his enemies to attack the area.

In it, he mentions that "in the year 1218 [1803 in the Gregorian calendar], Khor Hassan was ruled by the Al-e-Kbeiseh", referring to the Qubaisi, a sub-tribe of Bani Yas.

[12] After the war had ended in 1868 and Muhammad bin Khalifa was deposed and declared a fugitive by British authorities, he also took refuge in Al Khuwayr.

Lorimer's Gazetteer of the Persian Gulf gives an account of Al Khuwayr in 1908: A village on the west coast of the Qatar promontory about 10 miles from its northern extremity.

[15] It was remarked by the British Political Resident in Bahrain that in 1939, the main tribe in al Khuwayr was Al-Shebarah, who numbered over 50 people and who were led by Saleh Bin Dasm.