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Everything You Need to Know About Al-Qadsiah Club:
- Location: Al-Khobar, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
- Established: 1967 (roots dating to 1935)
- Main Stadium: Prince Saud Bin Jalawi Sport City Stadium
- League: Saudi Pro League
- Sports Offered: 12 different sports
- Current Owner: Aramco (since June 2023)
- Website: www.alqadsiah.com
The History and Founding of Al-Qadsiah Club
Al-Qadsiah’s story begins long before its official start in 1967. In 1935, young workers in Al-Khobar who worked for Aramco formed a team called Al-Ahly. That team became Al-Hilal in 1943. A new rival, Al-Nahda, appeared in 1946. Al-Nahda later shifted to the name Al-Ittihad.
More small clubs formed during the 1940s. Al-Shabab. Al-Ahly. Al-Najah. Al-Sharar. Al-Nahda. These groups shaped the first wave of football in the Eastern Province.
Mergers started later. Al-Shabab, Al-Ittihad and Al-Hilal joined to become Al-Shoulla. Al-Ahly, Al-Nahda and Al-Najah became Al-Wahda. Both merged in 1967 under one name. Al-Qadsiah Club.
Why the Name Al-Qadsiah?
The name refers to the Battle of Al-Qadsiah in Iraq. The site sits roughly 65 kilometers from Kufa in the area known today as Al-Diwaniyah. The club chose the name to honor the history linked to the region.
Sports at Al-Qadsiah Club
Al-Qadsiah runs twelve sports. It grew into one of the most active clubs in the Eastern Province.
- Football for senior, youth, junior, U15 and U13 groups
- Futsal
- Handball
- Wrestling
- Judo
- Water polo
- Basketball
- Taekwondo
- Swimming
- Karate
- Table tennis
- Tennis
In 2021, the club became the first in Saudi Arabia to form a billiards and snooker team. The federation existed for more than twenty-five years, yet no club had created a dedicated team before them.
In 2023, the club expanded again. Ten women’s sports launched during the season.
- Football
- Volleyball
- Karate
- Taekwondo
- Wrestling
- Judo
- Basketball
- Table tennis
- Bicycles
- Darts
Big Victories and Championships
Al-Qadsiah collected important trophies across football and other sports.
- In 1992, it lifted the Crown Prince Cup.
- In 1993, it won the Asian Cup Winners’ Cup.
- In 1994, it claimed the Saudi Federation Cup.
Recent years brought youth success. The U13 Premier League team won the 2021–2022 season. The U16 water polo team won the championship organized by the Saudi Swimming Federation in 2022. The youth water polo team won another cup in May 2022.
Aramco Takes Ownership
On June 5, 2023, the Ministry of Sport announced that Aramco had taken ownership of the club. This brought new support, deeper resources and stronger long-term planning.
Famous Players at Al-Qadsiah Club
International Players
- Koen Castels
- Nacho
- Nahitan Nández
- José Carlos
- Aubameyang
Saudi Players
- Saud Jassim
- Naser Eid
- Mohammed Al-Farhan
- Abdulrahman Bou Rashid
- Ghazi Asiri
How to Connect With Al-Qadsiah Club
Official site: alqadsiah.com. It lists team information, sports programs, news, media and merchandise. The club is active on X, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok and Facebook. Fans use these pages for match updates and club announcements.
Final Note
Al-Qadsiah started with a group of workers in 1935 and became a major club in the Eastern Province. It supports twelve sports, runs strong youth programs and continues to expand after the launch of women’s teams. With new ownership and a long history of achievement, the club keeps growing on and off the field.
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