Inauguration of Al-Qadisiyah Academy in Al-Ahsa: A plan to develop 2,500 players
In a move reflecting the growing interest in developing the sports sector in Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Talal bin Badr, Governor of Al-Ahsa, inaugurated the Al-Qadisiyah Club Academy branch in the province yesterday evening. The inauguration, attended by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Qadisiyah Club, Mr. Badr Al-Ruziza, and a number of officials and sports figures, marks a new starting point for strengthening sports infrastructure and discovering talent in the Eastern Province.
The context of sports transformation and Vision 2030
This step comes at a time when Saudi sports are undergoing an unprecedented historical transformation, supported by the wise leadership and aligned with the goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which prioritizes quality of life and sporting excellence. Investing in youth categories and academies is the cornerstone of building a sustainable sporting future, as Saudi clubs, including Al-Qadisiyah, strive to evolve from mere competitive teams into comprehensive institutions that contribute to developing champions and exporting talent to the national teams.
Launch details and strategic objectives
During the inauguration ceremony, His Highness the Governor of Al-Ahsa affirmed that the opening of the academy represents a significant investment in the youth of the province. He noted that the project is proceeding along a professional path aimed at honing athletic talents and building a generation capable of competing both locally and internationally. His Highness explained that such initiatives strengthen the approach to sports investment in Al-Ahsa by attracting high-quality training programs that enhance the quality of athletic outcomes and provide an attractive and stimulating environment for young people.
His Highness added that the Al-Qadisiyah Academy is a positive community platform that promotes community participation and attracts young talents, taking advantage of the promising human potential that Al-Ahsa Governorate has to offer, as the region has historically been known as a mine of football talents that has supplied Saudi football with many stars.
Al-Qadisiyah Management's Vision: Sustainability and Quality
For his part, Bader Al-Ruziza, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al-Qadisiyah Club Company, expressed his gratitude to His Highness the Governor of Al-Ahsa for his patronage of this project. Al-Ruziza emphasized that the opening of the branch is part of a strategic vision aimed at building a sustainable technical system, with the academy representing the "beating heart" of the club's sports project. The administration aims to link the academy's graduates with high-performance pathways and age-group categories, ensuring a logical and professional progression for players from a young age to reaching the first team.
Figures and future prospects
It is worth noting that Al-Qadisiyah Academy currently has over 1,500 players operating within a unified system across six branches in the Eastern Province. The club's future plan aims to expand its reach to serve more than 2,500 players, while fully adhering to quality standards and technical governance. This expansion is not merely about quantity, but also focuses on the sustainability of the sporting impact and the development of players grounded in the principles of true professionalism, ultimately benefiting Saudi football in the long term.
