 In 2001, the club relocated to Al-Shahaniya, which is approximately 20 km northwest of Doha, under the decision of Sheikh Jassim bin Thamer al Thani, who was vice president of the Qatar Olympic Committee at that time.In 2004, the club changed its name to "Al-Shahania" by decision of the board of directors, in order to better represent the region where it is based.Updated 14 February 2012.