Season | 2017โ18 |
---|---|
Champions | Al-Wehda |
Promoted |
Al-Wehda Al-Hazem |
Relegated | Al-Watani |
Matches played | 240 |
Goals scored | 689 (2.87 per match) |
Top goalscorer |
Mashari Al-Enezi (21 goals) |
Biggest home win |
Al-Mujazzel 6โ1
Al-Nahda (14 February 2018) |
Biggest away win |
Jeddah 1โ5
Al-Kawkab (11 October 2017) |
Highest scoring |
Al-Qaisumah 4โ6
Al-Kawkab (29 November 2017) |
Longest winning run | 5 matches Al-Hazem |
Longest unbeaten run | 9 matches Al-Wehda |
Longest winless run | 10 matches Al-Nojoom |
Longest losing run | 7 matches Najran |
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2016โ17
2018โ19 โ
All statistics correct as of 4 May 2018. |
The 2017โ18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League was the first season of the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League under its current name, and 41st season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 12 September 2017 and concluded on 18 April 2018. [1] [2]
On 19 September 2017, the General Sports Authority announced a rebrand; beginning with the 2017โ18 season, the competition was known as the Prince Faisal bin Fahd League. As part of the rebranding, a new logo was introduced. [3] On 9 February 2018, the General Sports Authority once again announced a rebrand; starting from the current season, the competition will be known as the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League. [4]
On 11 September 2017, the SAFF announced that the numbers of foreign players were increased from 2 players to 3 players. They also announced that the allowed number of substitutions per match was increased from 3 to 5. [5]
A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2016โ17 season, two relegated from the 2016โ17 Professional League, and three promoted from the 2016โ17 Second Division.
Al-Kawkab and Jeddah became the first two clubs to be promoted to the First Division, with both clubs finishing as group winners. Al-Mujazzel became the third and final club to be promoted, following a 5โ1 win over Al-Ansar on 3 March 2017, to secure their return to the First Division after only a season's absence. Al-Kawkab returned to the First Division for the first time since the 2013โ14 season, and Jeddah will play in their first-ever season in the First Division since being re-branded.
On 20 April 2017, Al-Wehda became the first side to be relegated from the Pro League following a 2โ1 home defeat to Al-Fateh. [6] This will be Al-Wehda's first season back to the First Division since the 2014โ15 season. On 4 May 2017, Al-Khaleej were the 2nd side to be relegated from the Pro League after a 2โ2 draw with Al-Faisaly, finishing 13th in the league. [7] This will also be Al-Khaleej's first season back to the First Division since the 2013โ14 season.
On 27 April 2017 Wej became the first club to be relegated to the Second Division following 2โ1 defeat to Hajer. On the final matchday, both Al-Adalh and Al-Jeel were relegated to the Second Division, with both clubs drawing their matches.
The following teams have changed division since the 2016โ17 season.
To Prince Mohammad bin Salman LeaguePromoted from Second Division Relegated from Professional League From Prince Mohammad bin Salman LeagueRelegated to Second Division Promoted to Professional League
|
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
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Al-Hazem | Ar Rass | Al-Hazem Club Stadium | 2,800 [8] |
Al-Kawkab | Al-Kharj | Al-Shoulla Club Stadium | 5,200 [9] |
Al-Khaleej | Saihat | Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium | 10,000 [10] |
Al-Mujazzal | Al-Majma'ah | King Salman Sport City Stadium | 5,200 [11] |
Al-Nahda | Dammam | Prince Fahd bin Salman Stadium | 15,000 [12] |
Al-Nojoom | Al-Hasa | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium | 19,096 [13] |
Al-Orobah | Sakakah | Al-Oruba Club Stadium | 7,000 [14] |
Al-Qaisumah | Qaisumah | Al-Batin Club Stadium | 6,000 [15] |
Al-Shoulla | Al-Saih | Al-Shoulla Club Stadium | 5,200 [9] |
Al-Tai | Ha'il | Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium | 12,000 [16] |
Al-Watani | Tabuk | King Khalid Sport City Stadium | 20,000 [17] |
Al-Wehda | Makkah | King Abdul Aziz Stadium | 33,195 [18] |
Damac | Khamis Mushait | Damac Club Stadium | 3,556 [19] |
Hajer | Al-Hasa | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium | 19,096 [13] |
Jeddah | Jeddah | Reserve Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City | 1,000 [20] |
Najran | Najran | Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium | 20,000 [21] |
1: ^ Najran will play at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium due to the ongoing war in Yemen.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Al-Wehda (C, P) | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 32 | +17 | 58 | Promotion to Professional League |
2 | Al-Hazem (P) | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 32 | +18 | 53 | |
3 | Al-Tai | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 52 | 35 | +17 | 52 | Qualification to promotion play-offs |
4 | Al-Kawkab | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 52 | 33 | +19 | 50 [a] | |
5 | Hajer | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 35 | +4 | 50 [a] | |
6 | Al-Shoulla | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 42 | 43 | −1 | 43 | |
7 | Al-Khaleej | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 45 | 40 | +5 | 41 | |
8 | Al-Qaisumah | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 52 | 54 | −2 | 40 | |
9 | Damac | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 49 | 43 | +6 | 39 | |
10 | Al-Orobah | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 36 | 39 | −3 | 38 | |
11 | Al-Nahda | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 35 | 50 | −15 | 35 | |
12 | Al-Nojoom | 30 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 34 | 41 | −7 | 33 [b] | |
13 | Al-Mujazzal | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 39 | 52 | −13 | 33 [b] | |
14 | Najran (O) | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 39 | 51 | −12 | 33 [b] | Qualification to Relegation play-offs |
15 | Al-Watani (R) | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 48 | −15 | 27 | |
16 | Jeddah (O) | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 61 | −18 | 25 |
The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward.
Leader | |
Promotion to 2018โ19 Saudi Professional League | |
Relegation to 2018โ19 Second Division |
On March 7, 2018, the Saudi Football Federation announced that the number of teams in the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League will be increased from 16 teams to 20 teams. The relegation was removed and in its place, they announced a relegation play-off. The bottom 3 teams will face the 4th place team in each group and the best 5th team in a two-legged match. [23]
Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Najran | 2โ1 | Al-Muzahimiyyah | 0โ0 | 2โ1 |
Al-Watani | 1โ2 | Abha | 1โ1 | 0โ1 |
Jeddah | 3โ3 (4โ1 p) | Al-Taqadom | 2โ1 | 1โ2 ( a.e.t.) |
Najran | 0โ0 | Al-Muzahimiyyah |
---|---|---|
Al-Muzahimiyyah | 1โ2 | Najran |
---|---|---|
Al Mushait ![]() |
Report |
Al Hamsal ![]() Al Abbas ![]() |
Najran won 2โ1 on aggregate.
Al-Watani | 1โ1 | Abha |
---|---|---|
Saeed ![]() |
Report |
Abo Hathrah ![]() |
Abha won 2โ1 on aggregate.
Jeddah | 2โ1 | Al-Taqadom |
---|---|---|
Mesawi ![]() Omar ![]() |
Report | Al-Boqami ![]() |
Al-Taqadom | 2โ1 ( a.e.t.) | Jeddah |
---|---|---|
Al-Dossari ![]() Al-Harbi ![]() |
Fallatah ![]() |
|
Penalties | ||
Al-Attas ![]() Fayed ![]() Al-Boqami ![]() |
1โ4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
3โ3 on aggregate. Jeddah won 4โ1 on penalties.
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 |
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Al-Tai | 21 |
2 |
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Najran | 18 |
3 |
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Al-Mujazzal | 17 |
4 |
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Jeddah | 14 |
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Al-Watani | ||
6 |
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Al-Orobah | 13 |
7 |
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Al-Kawkab | 12 |
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Al-Qaisumah | ||
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Al-Hazem | ||
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Damac |
Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Al-Kawkab | Jeddah | 5โ1 (A) | 11 October 2017 | |
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Al-Nojoom | Al-Kawkab | 3โ2 (H) | 2 November 2017 | |
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Al-Hazem | Al-Qaisumah | 5โ2 (H) | 11 January 2018 | |
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Al-Hazem | Al-Nahda | 3โ2 (H) | 3 February 2018 | |
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Damac | Al-Qaisumah | 6โ1 (H) | 11 April 2018 | |
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Najran | Jeddah | 4โ3 (H) | 18 April 2018 |
Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
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1 |
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Al-Hazem | 11 |
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Al-Wehda | ||
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Al-Kawkab | ||
4 |
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Damac | 7 |
5 |
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Al-Orobah | 6 |
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Al-Shoulla | ||
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Al-Tai | ||
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Al-Qaisumah | ||
9 |
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Al-Mujazzal | 5 |
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Al-Khaleej |
Season | 2017โ18 |
---|---|
Champions | Al-Wehda |
Promoted |
Al-Wehda Al-Hazem |
Relegated | Al-Watani |
Matches played | 240 |
Goals scored | 689 (2.87 per match) |
Top goalscorer |
Mashari Al-Enezi (21 goals) |
Biggest home win |
Al-Mujazzel 6โ1
Al-Nahda (14 February 2018) |
Biggest away win |
Jeddah 1โ5
Al-Kawkab (11 October 2017) |
Highest scoring |
Al-Qaisumah 4โ6
Al-Kawkab (29 November 2017) |
Longest winning run | 5 matches Al-Hazem |
Longest unbeaten run | 9 matches Al-Wehda |
Longest winless run | 10 matches Al-Nojoom |
Longest losing run | 7 matches Najran |
โ
2016โ17
2018โ19 โ
All statistics correct as of 4 May 2018. |
The 2017โ18 Prince Mohammad bin Salman League was the first season of the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League under its current name, and 41st season of the Saudi First Division since its establishment in 1976. The season started on 12 September 2017 and concluded on 18 April 2018. [1] [2]
On 19 September 2017, the General Sports Authority announced a rebrand; beginning with the 2017โ18 season, the competition was known as the Prince Faisal bin Fahd League. As part of the rebranding, a new logo was introduced. [3] On 9 February 2018, the General Sports Authority once again announced a rebrand; starting from the current season, the competition will be known as the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League. [4]
On 11 September 2017, the SAFF announced that the numbers of foreign players were increased from 2 players to 3 players. They also announced that the allowed number of substitutions per match was increased from 3 to 5. [5]
A total of 16 teams are contesting the league, including 11 sides from the 2016โ17 season, two relegated from the 2016โ17 Professional League, and three promoted from the 2016โ17 Second Division.
Al-Kawkab and Jeddah became the first two clubs to be promoted to the First Division, with both clubs finishing as group winners. Al-Mujazzel became the third and final club to be promoted, following a 5โ1 win over Al-Ansar on 3 March 2017, to secure their return to the First Division after only a season's absence. Al-Kawkab returned to the First Division for the first time since the 2013โ14 season, and Jeddah will play in their first-ever season in the First Division since being re-branded.
On 20 April 2017, Al-Wehda became the first side to be relegated from the Pro League following a 2โ1 home defeat to Al-Fateh. [6] This will be Al-Wehda's first season back to the First Division since the 2014โ15 season. On 4 May 2017, Al-Khaleej were the 2nd side to be relegated from the Pro League after a 2โ2 draw with Al-Faisaly, finishing 13th in the league. [7] This will also be Al-Khaleej's first season back to the First Division since the 2013โ14 season.
On 27 April 2017 Wej became the first club to be relegated to the Second Division following 2โ1 defeat to Hajer. On the final matchday, both Al-Adalh and Al-Jeel were relegated to the Second Division, with both clubs drawing their matches.
The following teams have changed division since the 2016โ17 season.
To Prince Mohammad bin Salman LeaguePromoted from Second Division Relegated from Professional League From Prince Mohammad bin Salman LeagueRelegated to Second Division Promoted to Professional League
|
Team | Location | Stadium | Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
Al-Hazem | Ar Rass | Al-Hazem Club Stadium | 2,800 [8] |
Al-Kawkab | Al-Kharj | Al-Shoulla Club Stadium | 5,200 [9] |
Al-Khaleej | Saihat | Prince Nayef bin Abdulaziz Stadium | 10,000 [10] |
Al-Mujazzal | Al-Majma'ah | King Salman Sport City Stadium | 5,200 [11] |
Al-Nahda | Dammam | Prince Fahd bin Salman Stadium | 15,000 [12] |
Al-Nojoom | Al-Hasa | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium | 19,096 [13] |
Al-Orobah | Sakakah | Al-Oruba Club Stadium | 7,000 [14] |
Al-Qaisumah | Qaisumah | Al-Batin Club Stadium | 6,000 [15] |
Al-Shoulla | Al-Saih | Al-Shoulla Club Stadium | 5,200 [9] |
Al-Tai | Ha'il | Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa'ed Stadium | 12,000 [16] |
Al-Watani | Tabuk | King Khalid Sport City Stadium | 20,000 [17] |
Al-Wehda | Makkah | King Abdul Aziz Stadium | 33,195 [18] |
Damac | Khamis Mushait | Damac Club Stadium | 3,556 [19] |
Hajer | Al-Hasa | Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Stadium | 19,096 [13] |
Jeddah | Jeddah | Reserve Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City | 1,000 [20] |
Najran | Najran | Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium | 20,000 [21] |
1: ^ Najran will play at Prince Sultan bin Abdul Aziz Stadium due to the ongoing war in Yemen.
Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion, qualification or relegation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Al-Wehda (C, P) | 30 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 32 | +17 | 58 | Promotion to Professional League |
2 | Al-Hazem (P) | 30 | 15 | 8 | 7 | 50 | 32 | +18 | 53 | |
3 | Al-Tai | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 52 | 35 | +17 | 52 | Qualification to promotion play-offs |
4 | Al-Kawkab | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 52 | 33 | +19 | 50 [a] | |
5 | Hajer | 30 | 14 | 8 | 8 | 39 | 35 | +4 | 50 [a] | |
6 | Al-Shoulla | 30 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 42 | 43 | −1 | 43 | |
7 | Al-Khaleej | 30 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 45 | 40 | +5 | 41 | |
8 | Al-Qaisumah | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 52 | 54 | −2 | 40 | |
9 | Damac | 30 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 49 | 43 | +6 | 39 | |
10 | Al-Orobah | 30 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 36 | 39 | −3 | 38 | |
11 | Al-Nahda | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 35 | 50 | −15 | 35 | |
12 | Al-Nojoom | 30 | 6 | 15 | 9 | 34 | 41 | −7 | 33 [b] | |
13 | Al-Mujazzal | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 39 | 52 | −13 | 33 [b] | |
14 | Najran (O) | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 39 | 51 | −12 | 33 [b] | Qualification to Relegation play-offs |
15 | Al-Watani (R) | 30 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 33 | 48 | −15 | 27 | |
16 | Jeddah (O) | 30 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 43 | 61 | −18 | 25 |
The table lists the positions of teams after each week of matches. In order to preserve chronological evolvements, any postponed matches are not included in the round at which they were originally scheduled but added to the full round they were played immediately afterward.
Leader | |
Promotion to 2018โ19 Saudi Professional League | |
Relegation to 2018โ19 Second Division |
On March 7, 2018, the Saudi Football Federation announced that the number of teams in the Prince Mohammad bin Salman League will be increased from 16 teams to 20 teams. The relegation was removed and in its place, they announced a relegation play-off. The bottom 3 teams will face the 4th place team in each group and the best 5th team in a two-legged match. [23]
Team 1 | Agg. | Team 2 | 1st leg | 2nd leg |
---|---|---|---|---|
Najran | 2โ1 | Al-Muzahimiyyah | 0โ0 | 2โ1 |
Al-Watani | 1โ2 | Abha | 1โ1 | 0โ1 |
Jeddah | 3โ3 (4โ1 p) | Al-Taqadom | 2โ1 | 1โ2 ( a.e.t.) |
Najran | 0โ0 | Al-Muzahimiyyah |
---|---|---|
Al-Muzahimiyyah | 1โ2 | Najran |
---|---|---|
Al Mushait ![]() |
Report |
Al Hamsal ![]() Al Abbas ![]() |
Najran won 2โ1 on aggregate.
Al-Watani | 1โ1 | Abha |
---|---|---|
Saeed ![]() |
Report |
Abo Hathrah ![]() |
Abha won 2โ1 on aggregate.
Jeddah | 2โ1 | Al-Taqadom |
---|---|---|
Mesawi ![]() Omar ![]() |
Report | Al-Boqami ![]() |
Al-Taqadom | 2โ1 ( a.e.t.) | Jeddah |
---|---|---|
Al-Dossari ![]() Al-Harbi ![]() |
Fallatah ![]() |
|
Penalties | ||
Al-Attas ![]() Fayed ![]() Al-Boqami ![]() |
1โ4 | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
3โ3 on aggregate. Jeddah won 4โ1 on penalties.
Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
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1 |
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Al-Tai | 21 |
2 |
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Najran | 18 |
3 |
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Al-Mujazzal | 17 |
4 |
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Jeddah | 14 |
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Al-Watani | ||
6 |
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Al-Orobah | 13 |
7 |
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Al-Kawkab | 12 |
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Al-Qaisumah | ||
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Al-Hazem | ||
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Damac |
Player | For | Against | Result | Date | Ref. |
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Al-Kawkab | Jeddah | 5โ1 (A) | 11 October 2017 | |
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Al-Nojoom | Al-Kawkab | 3โ2 (H) | 2 November 2017 | |
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Al-Hazem | Al-Qaisumah | 5โ2 (H) | 11 January 2018 | |
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Al-Hazem | Al-Nahda | 3โ2 (H) | 3 February 2018 | |
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Damac | Al-Qaisumah | 6โ1 (H) | 11 April 2018 | |
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Najran | Jeddah | 4โ3 (H) | 18 April 2018 |
Rank | Player | Club | Clean sheets |
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1 |
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Al-Hazem | 11 |
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Al-Wehda | ||
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Al-Kawkab | ||
4 |
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Damac | 7 |
5 |
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Al-Orobah | 6 |
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Al-Shoulla | ||
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Al-Tai | ||
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Al-Qaisumah | ||
9 |
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Al-Mujazzal | 5 |
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Al-Khaleej |