EVIL EYE, SA
Sounds pretty much like Wizards/Warlocks. Go read.
"The evil eye an obsession for most Middle Eastern families
Like many other cultures, the evil eye concept exists in Arab societies, with envy and hatred often considered a cause. As a result, many people believe the evil eye can cause impairment, sterility, childbirth problems, deficient breast milk, domestic problems, accidents, illnesses and unemployment.
The evil eye is also thought to affect children, adults, livestock and people’s possessions."
https://www.arabnews.com/node/364262