Nabigha of Dhubyan— his proper name was Ziyad ibn Muawiyah— Abu Umama . 
He did not compose verse in his young age, but he became a master poet when he grew older, and his genius jet forth vigorously (nabagha in Arabic), and hence he was known with the title al-nabigha . 
A red tent used to be erected for him in Ukaz Bazaar where poets presented their poems before him to judge the quality of the verses and, then, rank the poems . 
He was greatly revered by his fellow-tribesmen, and the people of other tribes, and was respected by kings so much so that he was akin to a trusted ambassador at the courts of kings and the councils of tribes . 
As a panegyrist of Al-Nu'man ibn Al-Mundhir, he made a huge fortune until his food was served in gold and silver utensils . 
He spent most of his life at the courts of kings . 
He also spent some time at the courts of the kings of Ghassan in Houran, and praised his patrons . 
He was a prolific poet . 
His poetry was mature and well-crafted . 
His thoughts and meanings were marked by clarity, spontaneity and conciseness . 
He died in c . 
18 BH/604 AD .