[1] The Humaydi Tribe are first mentioned by 9th century Arab geographer ibn Hawqal.
[2] The exact time of when the Humaydi Tribe became dominant over Akre is unknown, Most likely in early 10th century.
[1] When Imad ad-Din Zenki came to power, the Humaydi chief and ruler of Akre and shush castles, 'Isa al-Humaydi.
However the siege failed, and Imad ad-Din Zenki sent an expedition against the Humaydi kurds as punishment.
After a long fight, the Zengid were successful of subduing the Humaydis of Akre and surrounding regions.
according to James, it's possible that the Humaydi Tribe only joined the Ayyubids during Saladin's campaign against Atabagates of Mosul in 1182.