Al Najah SC was established by the founders of another club, called Sawt al-Arab, which was subsequently disbanded.

The club's first headquarters was located in Barahat Al Jufairi, in a residential house which was rented at a monthly fee of 70 Indian rupees.

In September 1985, amidst a heavy debt of QAR 700,000, the club announced that it would not contract with any foreign players for that season to preserve its funds.

[4] In the early nineties, under the presidency of Sheikh Khalid bin Ali Al Thani, the club was relegated to the Qatari 2nd Division for the first time in its history.

[6] Al Ahli play their home matches at Hamad bin Khalifa Stadium which has a capacity of 12,000 seats.

[7] As of Qatar Stars League: Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply.