Hatem Khimi is close to continuing as president of Al-Wahda, and the club's debts amount to 184 million
Informed sources told Okaz newspaper that the Saudi Ministry of Sports is strongly inclined to give the green light for Captain Hatem Khimi to continue managing Al-Wahda Club until the end of the next sports season. This inclination comes in appreciation of the significant efforts made by Khimi and his team in rescuing the club from its successive technical and administrative crises during the recent period.
Lifeline and the uprising of results
Hatem Khimi successfully guided Al-Wahda to safety after a difficult period for the first football team. He took over when the team was languishing at the bottom of the Yellow League standings, a position unbecoming of the club's prestigious history. Thanks to sound technical and administrative planning, the team managed to improve its position and escape the threat of relegation and the struggle to avoid survival in the final third of the league, restoring confidence to Al-Wahda fans.
The success was not limited to football, but extended to various sports, as the club witnessed the selection of professional administrative staff who contributed to the rise of the basketball team and its return to the Premier League after its relegation last season, reflecting the comprehensiveness of the administrative reform process within the club.
A heavy legacy and debts exceeding 184 million
Despite its sporting successes, the club faces enormous financial challenges that hinder its path to complete stability. Sources indicate that Al Wahda's total outstanding debt has reached an astronomical figure of 184 million riyals. This figure is likely to increase given the existence of other unresolved financial issues, both internal and external.
The Khaimi administration has worked to reduce general expenses and review the high salaries of some employees and administrators, in addition to its success in lifting restrictions on registration during the past winter period, which is an administrative achievement to the credit of the current council in light of the scarcity of resources.
Administrative stability and support for Al-Wahda's stadium
Hatem Khimi enjoys significant public support and the backing of senior club officials, who see him as the right man for the current phase and capable of restoring the prestige of the Makkah-based club. Al-Wahda is historically a pillar of Saudi sports, and its stability has a positive impact on local sporting competition.
The health condition of the club president
In a related context, routine medical examinations showed a marked improvement in Hatem Khimi’s health condition, but doctors recommended that he stay away from nervous tension and exhaustion to ensure the stability of his condition, while adhering to periodic examinations every three months.
