Dathina


Dathina, the Dathina Sheikhdom, or sometimes the Dathina Confederation, was a state in the British Aden Protectorate, the Federation of [Arab Emirates of the South], and its successor, the Federation of South Arabia. Its capital was Mudiyah.

History

The state was abolished on 14 August 1967 upon the founding of the People's [Republic of Yemen]. In 1990 it became part of the Republic of Yemen.

Rulers

Dathina was ruled for one-year terms by Chairmen of the Council of State who bore the title Na'ib, Ra'is Majlis al-Dawla.