## 1 Introduction  
The properties and geochemical signatures of A-type granites contribute to our understanding of the geological history of certain areas, and the tectonic events that have shaped the Earth's crust. The various proposed mechanisms, including fractional crystallization of mafic magma from the mantle (e.g., [1; 2; 3; 4]), upwelling of magma from the mantle (e.g., [5; 6]), partial melting of lower crustal rocks [7; 8; 9], and hybrid origins [10; 11] highlight the ongoing debate among researchers about the specific processes involved in the formation of A-type granites. By studying the geochemical behavior of A-type granites, researchers can interpret the sources of magmas, the processes of magma formation and differentiation, and the interactions between mantle and crustal components. This knowledge contributes to a better understanding of the Earth's geological history, the formation of granite rocks, and the distribution of mineral resources. The development of the Arabian-Nubian Shield (ANS), a large geological region extending across the Arabian Peninsula and northeastern Africa, has been postulated to have occurred in four main phases [12; 13; 14; 15; 16]. During the first stage (-950-850 Ma), oceanic crust and island arcs were formed. The second stage, which took place from about 850 to 650 Ma, represents the collision and tectonic assembly of different crustal blocks, that led to the formation of the ANS. The post-collision stage 3 of the ANS evolution, occurring approximately between 650 and 580 Ma, is dominated by intermediate to felsic calc-alkaline magmatism. It is also characterized by a transition from compressional to extensional tectonics around 600 Ma. Alkaline to peralkaline granites, andesites, rhyolites, and several episodes of dyke swarms were formed during the fourth stage (\(\sim\)600-530 Ma), which represents late- to post-orogenic intracratonic within-plate magmatism. The specific details regarding the processes involved in generating and emplacing magmas, as well as the timing of transitions between stages are indeed the subject of ongoing scientific debate and research. During an orogenic cycle, which refers to the formation and evolution of a mountain belt, the composition of magma can change significantly due to various tectonic processes. A notable feature of this cycle is the marked change in the properties of magmatism on a regional scale. Understanding the geodynamic transition between the end of early subduction-related magmatism and the formation of late- to post-orogenic granitic magmas is crucial. To facilitate this understanding and to examine the similarities and differences between the Jabal Al Bayda granitoids and other granitoids of the ANS in terms of their tectonic settings and unique geochemical signatures, we used data from previous studies. The purpose of re-plotting the data is to visually depict the geochemical features of the Jabal Al Bayda granitoids and compare them to other ANS granitoids. In this way, we can identify unique geochemical signatures and recognize the tectonic conditions under which these granitoids were formed. This approach ensures that the present geochemical analysis is relevant and informative as it contributes to the broader research goals of understanding the geodynamic transition and delineating the similarities and differences between the various granitoid suites in the region. The Jabal Al Bayda area lies within the Arabian Shield (AS), which represents a smaller part of the ANS (Figure 1). The study of the Jabal Al Bayda area can provide valuable insights into the geologic evolution, tectonic processes, and magmatic activity within the AS and, consequently, contribute to our understanding of the broader ANS. In our contribution, we have presented major, trace, and rare earth element compositions of the granitoids of the Jabal Al Bayda area.