Al-Galala was originally constructed as the Carlo Bergamini-class Spartaco Schergat before being acquired by Egypt and being renamed.

In 2020 and 2021 it was reported that Italy would sell all its FREMM-class frigates in the current production line (Spartaco Schergat and Emilio Bianchi) to Egypt.

Spartaco Schergat was in the final stage of her sea trials while Emilio Bianchi would follow within one year.

[2] On 26 January 2019, the launching ceremony of the ship took place at the Fincantieri plants in Riva Trigoso.

On December 31, Al-Galala arrived at Alexandria's naval base after Italy finished training the Egyptian crew on operating the ship, and it was ready for service.