It is narrated from Sayyiduna Dhu Mikhbar (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "This matter (of rule) was formerly among Himyar; then Allah took it away from them and placed it among Quraysh."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الكبير للطبراني / باب الذال / 4212