 It was previously known as "Al-Nahda Sports Club", then "Al-Shoala", and finally, today it is known as "Mesaimeer Sports Club".It was promoted to the first division of Qatari football for the first time in history in the 2014–15 season.The club was unofficially formed in 1996 (under the name "Al-Nahda Sports Club"), located in Doha due to administrative and financial dependence of the Qatar Football Association.