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Abdulrahman Bin Saad Bin Saeed (1925 - 2011) is the founder of al-Hilal SFC and one of the founders of Saudi al-Shabab FC in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . He assumed several administrative positions in the local sports field. He also contributed to fostering the local sports movement. He has been awarded several medals and accolades. Life of Abdulrahman Bin Saeed Abdulrahman Bin Saeed was born in the capital, Riyadh . He learned the Noble Quran and Hadith at a young age. He studied with sheiks ...

Ahmed Omar Massoud (1941 - 2016) was a Saudi businessman and sportsman. He chaired al-Ittihad Club for three different terms during which the club officially won nine championships. Beginnings of Ahmed Massoud Ahmed Massoud was born in Jeddah City . He completed his primary, middle, and secondary education at ash-Shati schools. He joined al-Ittihad Club as a football player with the 1950s generation of players, such as Ghazi Kayal, Amin Saati, Abdulrazzaq Bikr, and Abdullah Hijazi. He retired a...

Mohamed Abdulrahman Ramadan (died in 2024) was a Saudi sports commentator and writer. He was dubbed 'Dean of Sports Commentators.' He worked in sports journalism with several newspapers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . He refereed many games and was the director of the Youth Welfare Office in Makkah al-Mukarramah . Life of Mohamed Ramadan He was born in al-Bab Neighborhood in Makkah al-Mukarramah. He was educated in one of its schools and studied at the Grand Mosque . He engaged in bu...

Zahid Ibrahim Qudsi (1938 - 2004) was a Saudi sports commentator, journalistic writer, and educator. He is among the pioneers of the advancement of the sport in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He is the first sports commentator on Saudi radio and television. He is one of the most notable Arab commentators. His commentary accompanied the most famous goals of Saudi football history. He was the first commentator on the games of the national team and those of the King's Cup and the World Cup. He ...

Ahmed Jamil Madani was born in 1970, in al-Hindawiya Neighborhood, Jeddah Governorate. He is a football captain, al-Ittihad Club player, and a player of the Saudi national football team . Beginnings of Ahmed Jamil Ahmed Jamil began his sports career at al-Hawari while pursuing his studies. His father assumed an essential role in teaching him the love of al-Ittihad Club, and he decided to become a fan of the club. He joined al-Ittihad Club in 1979 and started playing with the junior team under t...

Saeed Mazkour al-Ghamdi , known as Saeed Ghurab, was born in 1942. He is a Saudi football player who played for al-Ittihad Club , al-Nassr FC , and al-Ahli FC. He achieved records in Saudi football. Clubs for which Saeed Ghurab played Saeed Ghurab was born in al-Bahah City . He relocated to Jeddah City and joined the junior team of al-Ahli Club. However, he did not train for long with al-Ahli FC. He transferred to al-Ittihad Club due to the popular attendance of the club's training. While ...

Saleh Mohammed al-Nuaimah (born in 1960) is the former captain of al-Hilal SFC and the Saudi national team . He played in the defense position. He held many titles, including the 'Captain of Arabs' title. Beginnings of Saleh al-Nuaimah Saleh al-Nuaimah was born in Riyadh City . He started his sports career in 1976 after he was convinced by Abdulrahman Bin Saeed, the founder of al-Hilal SFC, to join the club. He remained a bench player for one year before playing his first game in 1977...

Hani Hussain al-Nakhli (born 1986) is an athlete on the Saudi national disability athletics team. He was awarded the Order of King Abdulaziz (First Class) after winning the silver medal at the Paralympic Games in London in 2012. Achievements of Hani al-Nakhli - In the Asian Para Games, Hani al-Nakhli won eight medals, consisting of three gold, three silver, and two bronze. In the first edition of the games, held in Guangzhou in 2010, he secured three medals across all three colors: gold in disc...

Hammad Al-Balawi is the head of the 2034 FIFA World Cup bid unit at the Saudi Arabian Football Federation . He previously worked as the Assistant Undersecretary for Strategic Planning and Investment at the Ministry of Sport . Academic Background Hammad Al-Balawi received his general education at King Fahad Academy in London. He later attended Marymount University in Virginia, USA, before obtaining a bachelor's degree from the George Washington University School of Business. Professional Ca...

Obeid al-Dosari (born in 1975) is a former Saudi football player. He played for al-Wehda Club , al-Ahli Club , and Damac Club . He participated in fifty-nine games with the Saudi national team . He was awarded the title of the Arab Cub Top Goal Scorer in 1998. Clubs for which Obeid al-Dosari played Obeid al-Dosari was born in Makkah al-Mukarramah . He rose to fame when he was a player of al-Wehdah Club before transferring to al-Ahli Club in 2001 where he won Prince Faisal Bin Fahd Cup and the I...

Hani Najm is a Saudi surgeon and the Head of the Department of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, United States of America. He has participated in performing approximately ten thousand surgical operations for newborns, children, and adults with heart diseases, including complex and critical cases. Life and education of Hani Najm Hani Najm was born in Riyadh City and attended al-Asima Model Institute. He obtained his bachelor's degree in medicine...

Sami Abdullah al-Jaber (born in 1972) is a former Saudi football player who represented the Saudi national team in four consecutive editions of the FIFA World Cup . After retiring, he worked as a coach and technical director for local and Gulf teams. He served as president of al-Hilal SFC, then as an advisor to the Chairman of the General Sports Authority (currently Ministry of Sport ) and was responsible for international relations. FIFA previously selected him to be a member of the list for ...