Ittihad Club launched its new football school Thursday evening in a ceremony attended by club chairman Captain Fahd Sindi and CEO Domingos Soares de Oliveira.

The event brought together former first team captain Mohammed Noor, ex-Brazilian player Anderson Chico, and several club staff members, along with young players and their parents.

Chairman Sindi welcomed everyone to the opening, explaining that the school is a cornerstone of the club's long-term strategy to develop homegrown talent from the ground up. "We're nurturing the next generation of players who will carry forward Ittihad's legacy," Sindi said, highlighting the club's proud 100-year history of domestic and continental success.

CEO Oliveira commended the hard work that went into making the school a reality, saying it reflects what fans and supporters have been hoping for. He expressed confidence that the school will achieve its goals.