 The club's first official president was Mohammed bin Ibrahim Al-Nuaami who changed the club's name from Al-Ahli Sports Club to Al-Farouk Sports Club.During the same time, Al-Ittihad Sports Club in Abha was formed and the first official president was Aziz bin Mustafa.Under directives from the GSA, Al-Ittihad Sports Club changed their name to Abha Sports Club in 1962.