AlUla Club: Arab Tigers Football Club of Saudi Arabia

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AlUla Club - Arab Tigers football club from Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Province

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Facts About AlUla Club:

  • Nickname: Arab Tigers
  • Founded: 1978 (official registration 1981)
  • Location: AlUla Governorate, Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Province
  • Current league: Saudi First Division League (Yelo League)
  • League promotion: March 15, 2025
  • Number of sports: 17 different sports
  • Women’s sports: Football, basketball, taekwondo, judo, volleyball
  • Community stadiums: 4 complexes across AlUla
  • Academies: 2 talent development centers
  • Website: www.alulaclub.sa

What is AlUla Club

AlUla Club is a professional sports organization in Saudi Arabia. The club is located in AlUla Governorate. Which is in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Province. The club is nicknamed the Arab Tigers. A strong name that represents their power and pride!

One of biggest moments in AlUla Club’s history was when the club got promoted to the Saudi First Division League (Yelo League) in March 2025. It was an exciting moment for the club and its supporters.

The History of AlUla Club

How It Started (1978)

In 1978, a football match was held in AlUla Governorate and something important happened. Prince Abdulmohsen Bin Abdulaziz, the governor of Al-Madinah at that time, attended the match. His presence was very significant.

After the game, leaders of both teams met and decided to form a sport club for AlUla Governorate. Everyone worked together with great enthusiasm.

Official Registration (1981)

In 1981 after three years of effort, AlUla Club was officially registered with the General Presidency of Youth Welfare (now known as the Ministry of Sport).

The Name Story

The club was originally named “Wadi Al-Qura,” taken from a well-known valley in AlUla. The name was chosen when the two clubs Mada’in and AlUla merged and needed a new name that represented both communities.

Later, the name was changed to AlUla Sport Club which is still used today.

A professional image showing AlUla Club's modern logo
AlUla Club Logo

How Many Sports Does AlUla Club Offer

AlUla Club offers 17 different sports not just football.

Main Sports:

  • ⚽ Football
  • 🏀 Basketball
  • 🏐 Volleyball
  • ⚡ Futsal (indoor football)

Other Sports:

  • 🏓 Table tennis
  • 🏃 Athletics
  • 🎯 Darts
  • 🚴 Cycling
  • 🎮 Electronic sports

This wide variety allows everyone to find a sport they enjoy.

Women’s Sports at AlUla Club

The club strongly supports equal opportunities for women. It has a separate women’s sports department with programs such as:

  • ✓ Women’s Football (main focus)
  • ✓ Basketball
  • ✓ Taekwondo
  • ✓ Judo
  • ✓ Volleyball

The women’s department is new but has already achieved impressive success.

AlUla Club Academies

Academy 1: AlUla Governorate Academy

This academy discovers and trains young football talents from AlUla. It focuses on:

  • Locating talented youth
  • Training and skill development
  • Creating future football stars
  • Supporting young people’s dreams

Academy 2: Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Academy

This academy scouts and trains young talents from the wider Al-Madinah Province. It helps players:

  • Discover their potential
  • Receive professional coaching
  • Work toward professional football careers

Football Success Story

First Achievement: March 8, 2024

AlUla Club’s football team achieved promotion to the Second Division for the first time by leading their group in the Third Division League.

Second Achievement: March 15, 2025

Only one year later, AlUla Club made history again. On March 15, 2025, they were promoted to the Saudi First Division League (Yelo League) as runners-up in the Second Division.

Community Involvement

AlUla Club is deeply involved in serving the community. The club:

  • 📍 Runs Ramadan tournaments
  • 📍 Visits families and schools
  • 📍 Organizes school sports programs
  • 📍 Manages 4 community stadiums across AlUla

These community stadiums support AlUla’s Sports Strategy and serve all neighborhoods.

Community Impact:

  • Around 300 people use the facilities
  • 10 qualified coaches supervise programs
  • Many annual training programs
  • Sports access for everyone

How to Follow AlUla Club

You can stay updated through their official website:

Website: https://www.alulaclub.sa/

The website includes:

  • Home page
  • Club history
  • First team details
  • Sports programs
  • Women’s sports news
  • Community activities
  • Ticket booking
  • Club store

Why AlUla Club Matters

  • It strengthens the sports movement in Al-Madinah Province
  • It provides opportunities for all ages and genders
  • Its academies nurture youth talent
  • It offers valuable community sports facilities
  • It is growing quickly and successfully
  • It represents the sports ambition of a small but proud town

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