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• A promising and bright future awaits the sports scene in Medina, following the announcement by the Ministry of Sports regarding the privatization and investment by Awda Al-Baladi and his sons in the "Ansar" club.

• Will we rejoice again and see the sports of Taiba return to its former glory, with fans returning to the stands after a long absence?

• This is a strategic and pivotal step in the landscape of the Kingdom with the decisions to privatize several clubs in Saudi Arabia, and at the forefront of these clubs is the "Ansar" club, which has a rich history and opens new horizons towards a more sustainable and developed future. The management of the club will transition from a traditional model to a more professional and effective one, driven by performance and profitability metrics, implementing best administrative practices, enhancing governance, and increasing transparency.

• The privatization of the "Ansar" club carries both challenges and opportunities. Success at this stage requires collaboration and careful planning from all stakeholders involved.

• It is important to maintain the club's identity and history amidst the administrative and financial changes, and it is essential to preserve the authentic identity of the "Ansar" club and its rich history, while emphasizing the club's connection to its fans and community.

• The privatization of the "Ansar" club is not just a change in ownership, but the beginning of a new phase of growth, development, and professionalism. It is a historic opportunity for the club to establish its position as one of the prominent clubs in the Kingdom and to achieve sports accomplishments that befit its rich history and the aspirations of its loyal fans.

• Many are asking who Awda bin Mubarak Al-Baladi is, as he ventures into sports investment, entering this field and taking on the challenge with a club in a very difficult situation, across various sports, including football in the third division, basketball in the first division, and other sports that have faded into oblivion.

• The people of Medina are largely optimistic about rescuing the "Ansar" from its current situation, as entering this arena is not easy but is based on thorough studies.

• Awda Al-Baladi and his sons have made numerous contributions to community and charitable work in Medina, and Awda Al-Baladi, a son of the Wadi Al-Far' area, built himself from scratch to become one of the largest investors in many service sectors.

• There are certainly challenges and difficulties awaiting them.. How will they overcome them? This requires significant effort and the presence of technical and administrative personnel with experience in the sports field, and there is no room for favoritism in the upcoming phase if the "Ansar" wants to return to the spotlight once again.