I saw this on FamilySearch recently – Beginning Your Middle East Family Tree: https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/. Much longer article, shortened it some to list key points. Definitely worth a read if you have Middle Eastern ancestors or appreciate things Irish. I included the topic headings below.
August 3, 2021 by Sally Odekirk
https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/
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Influence of Different Empires in Middle East Genealogy
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How to Start Your Middle East Family Tree
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Essential Repositories for Middle East Family Tree Research
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Islamic Court Registers
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Tribal Lineages
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Helpful Hints in Researching Middle East Records
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Your Ancestor’s Location
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Additional Resources
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https://www.familysearch.org/blog/en/beginning-middle-east-family-tree/