Following the June announcement of the ownership transfer of Al Suqor Club to NEOM, the NEOM reveals today that the new name will be NEOM Sports Club with a new logo to reflect the change in name - NEOM has also announced that Moaath Alohali has been named CEO of the club, after having left his tenure as CEO of Saudi Pro League team, Al Ettifaq.

NEOM Sports Club is expected to play a pivotal role in achieving NEOM’s broader sports objectives and underscores the project’s commitment to supporting local Saudi talent as it becomes a global hub for sports.

“Today is a momentous occasion for the club and one that we are proud to be a part of. Our commitment to sport has been evident throughout our history and, alongside NEOM, we now have the opportunity to expand our expertise, grow as a football club and serve our community with several sports that cater to all ages.” - Moaath Alohali, CEO of NEOM Sports Club

Founded in 1965 as Al Suqor Club, the NEOM Sports Club’s Football Team currently competes in the Second Division of the Saudi Pro League. Playing its home matches at the King Khalid Sport City Stadium in Tabuk, its players are predominantly Saudi nationals. Its well-known previous players include Fahad Abo Jaber, Saod Al-Kaebari, and Mohammad Al-Shamrani.

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