The draw for the Arab Clubs Volleyball Championship, to be held in Tunisia on the 6th of next month, placed Al-Swehly in Group One and Al-Ittihad in Group Two.
Group One, alongside Al-Swehly, includes the Tunisian club Esperance, Qatar’s Al-Qatar, Algeria’s JSM Bejaia, in addition to Oman’s Al-Seeb and Iraq’s Al-Masafi.
The draw placed Al-Ittihad in Group Two alongside Tunisia’s Étoile du Sahel, Qatar’s Al-Shorta, Bahrain’s Al-Muharraq, Palestine’s Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya, and Oman’s Al-Mudhaibi.
The Arab championship, held in the Tunisian capital, will continue over 12 days, starting on January 6th and ending on the 18th of the same month.
Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African country with a rich history shaped by ancient civilizations, including the Phoenicians who founded Carthage, followed by Roman, Arab, Ottoman, and French influences. Its cultural sites, such as the ruins of Carthage and the medina of Tunis, reflect this diverse heritage. Today, it is known as the birthplace of the Arab Spring and for its Mediterranean coastline and historic architecture.
Al-Swehly
Al-Swehly is a prominent neighborhood in Tripoli, Libya, historically known for its association with the influential Sufi scholar and political leader Ramadan al-Swehly. The area developed around his legacy and the mosque named after him, serving as a cultural and religious center. It remains a significant district reflecting the city’s modern urban and social fabric.
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad is a historic football club based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, founded in 1927. It is one of the most successful and popular clubs in the country and Asia, with a rich history of winning numerous domestic and continental titles, including the AFC Champions League.
Esperance
Esperance is a coastal town in Western Australia, known for its stunning white-sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. The area’s history includes Indigenous Australian habitation for thousands of years, followed by European exploration in the 17th century and later settlement in the 1860s.
Al-Qatar
“Al-Qatar” is not a specific cultural site but rather the Arabic name for the State of Qatar, a country on the Arabian Peninsula. Historically, it was a region of pearl diving and fishing tribes before transforming into a modern nation following the discovery of oil and natural gas in the mid-20th century. Its capital, Doha, is home to numerous modern cultural sites like the Museum of Islamic Art, which houses artifacts from across the Muslim world.
JSM Bejaia
JSM Bejaia is a professional football club based in Béjaïa, Algeria, founded in 1936 during the French colonial period. It is one of the oldest clubs in the country and has historically been a significant symbol of local identity and sporting culture in the Kabylie region.
Al-Seeb
Al-Seeb is a historic coastal city in Oman, located near the capital Muscat, known for its traditional fishing and trading heritage. It has grown from a small settlement into a major urban center, with landmarks like the Al-Seeb Fort reflecting its past role in regional defense and governance.
Al-Masafi
Al-Masafi is a town in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, historically known for its natural freshwater springs. These springs have been a vital water source for the region for centuries, supporting agriculture and settlement in the arid environment. Today, the area is also recognized for the Al-Masafi brand of bottled mineral water, which draws from these same sources.
Étoile du Sahel
Étoile du Sahel is a prominent Tunisian multi-sport club, most famous for its football team, founded in the coastal city of Sousse in 1925. It is one of the country’s most successful and popular clubs, with a rich history of winning domestic and continental titles, including the CAF Champions League in 2007. The club is deeply embedded in Tunisian culture and is known for its passionate fan base.
Al-Shorta
Al-Shorta is the Arabic term for “the police” and is not a specific place or cultural site, but rather a general term for law enforcement agencies across the Arab world. Historically, modern police forces in many Arab countries were developed during the 19th and 20th centuries, often influenced by colonial administrations or as part of state-building efforts following independence.
Al-Muharraq
Al-Muharraq is a city in Bahrain that served as the country’s capital from 1810 to 1923 and is historically a major center for pearl diving. Its old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, features traditional Bahraini architecture like courtyard houses and narrow alleyways. The city’s history is deeply tied to the Persian Gulf’s pearling industry, which brought it significant wealth and cultural importance in the pre-oil era.
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya
Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya is an historic Iraqi sports club, most famous for its football team, which was founded in Baghdad in 1931. It is one of the oldest and most successful clubs in Iraq, traditionally associated with the Iraqi Air Force, and has a passionate fan base across the country.
Al-Mudhaibi
Al-Mudhaibi is a town in the Ash-Sharqiyah region of Oman, historically known as an important agricultural and trading center due to its strategic location. Its history is deeply tied to the Al Harthi tribe and it features traditional forts and falaj irrigation systems that highlight its long-standing settlement and role in the region’s development.
Tunisian capital
Tunis is the capital and largest city of Tunisia, located along the Mediterranean coast. Historically, its medina quarter dates to the 8th century and is a UNESCO World Heritage site, while the adjacent ruins of ancient Carthage lie just to the northeast. The city became the center of Tunisian political and cultural life after the country’s independence from France in 1956.
