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In addition to the consorts, the harem also accommodates 124 ''jariyat'', indentured or captive servant girls typically from ''kuffar'' (non-Muslim) backgrounds. The ''jariyat'' are housed in dormitories, with 12 girls to each room. They are not permitted to leave their dormitories without permission, and may not have any contact with the outside world. | In addition to the consorts, the harem also accommodates 124 ''jariyat'', indentured or captive servant girls typically from ''kuffar'' (non-Muslim) backgrounds. The ''jariyat'' are housed in dormitories, with 12 girls to each room. They are not permitted to leave their dormitories without permission, and may not have any contact with the outside world. | ||
The day-to-day operations of the harem are managed by the Chamberlain. The current Chamberlain, serving since 1 May 2033, is Zahra Fayek. | |||
Revision as of 08:06, 29 April 2025
| Al-Masahib Royal Harem | |
|---|---|
| حريم المصاحب الملكي | |
| Private Household | |
 Sheikh Musa in 2033 | |
| Information | |
| Established | 16 June 2025 |
| Patron | Musa Mokhtar al-Ansari |
| Location | Palace of Tranquility Al-Jarrahi District Yemen |
| Royal Secretary | Safiya Al-Faraya |
| Chamberlain | Zahra Fayek |
| First Consort | Beyza Deliktaş |
| Consorts | 22 |
| Jariyat | 124 |
| Apartments | 24 |
The Al-Masahib Royal Harem (Arabic: حريم المصاحب الملكي, Al-Haram Al-Masahib Al-Maliki) is the private harem of Sheikh Musa Mokhtar al-Ansari of Yemen. It occupies more than 150,000 sq ft of floor space within the grounds of the Palace of Tranquility (Arabic: قصر الهدوء, Qasr Al-Hudu), and accommodates up to 24 consorts and 124 jariyat for the Sheikh's private use and enjoyment. The harem was completed in June 2025 at a cost of more than $100 million.
As with most harems in the historical Arabian tradition, the harem grounds are for women and eunuchs only. Male guests and staffers are strictly prohibited from entering.
"The Al-Masahib Royal Harem is one of the most wasteful and indulgent projects amongst many in the Arab world. The Sheikh is known to spend days on end enjoying the affections of his female servants without ever leaving. As if 150 women are not enough to satisfy him, he has agents scouring the world to add new beauties to his collection every month. "
Ali Rashid BawazeerExiled Yemeni Opposition Leader
28 March 2033
The harem's 22 consorts reside in luxurious one-bedroom apartments on the fourth and fifth floors, and are permitted to avail themselves of the hammam, spa, gym, salon and other recreational facilities. However, they are not permitted to leave the building without permission. Each consort is contracted for a period of three years, during which she is eligible to receive an allowance of $25,000 per month.
In addition to the consorts, the harem also accommodates 124 jariyat, indentured or captive servant girls typically from kuffar (non-Muslim) backgrounds. The jariyat are housed in dormitories, with 12 girls to each room. They are not permitted to leave their dormitories without permission, and may not have any contact with the outside world.
The day-to-day operations of the harem are managed by the Chamberlain. The current Chamberlain, serving since 1 May 2033, is Zahra Fayek.