SYSTEM LOG: VIDEO DIGITIZATION INITIATIVE
STATUS: PROCESSING VHS TAPES
My journey into video archiving began back in 2006. At the time, I was simply trying to track down old Al-Qadsiah matches from the 1990s. Thank God, over the years, I managed to recover most of them. As you'll see on my YouTube channel, this pursuit naturally brought other incredible footage into my possession.
I soon decided to expand my efforts to preserve other classic Saudi football matches alongside my Qadsiah collection. Many of these tapes hold extreme historical value, so I have digitized and uploaded the rarest finds directly to Archive.org.
Archive of Digitized Saudi Broadcasts
| Year | Match / Recording Title & Access Link | Archival Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Qadsiah Vs al Nassr 1979 Cup | I didn't personally digitize this one, but a friend shared it with me online. It's incredibly rare footage of Al-Qadsiah playing back in 1979, and it's likely the oldest recording of the team available anywhere on the internet. |
| 1980 | al-Qadsiah vs. al-Hilal | I had the honor of receiving this rare footage directly from the family of the late Saud Jassim, a former player for Al-Qadsiah. |
| 1985 | al-Qadsiah Vs. al-Ettifaq | This match was actually never broadcast on live television! I stumbled upon the tape at an auction in Riyadh. I suspect it originally belonged to the personal collection of Yousef Al-Sharida, who provided the commentary. It holds massive historical significance by offering a rare glimpse into the fierce Eastern Derby of Saudi Arabia. |
| 1987 | al-Hilal Vs. al-Qadsiah (King's Cup) | I originally uploaded a Betamax version of this game to my YouTube channel, but I later found this much clearer copy during an auction in Riyadh. |
| 1988 | al-Qadsiah Vs. al-Ittihad | [ DATA RECOVERED / NO ARCHIVAL NOTES ATTACHED ] |
| 1992 | Documentary on al-Qadsiah | I uncovered this documentary in Khobar back in 2008 and carefully digitized it. It's an important piece of history for both Al-Qadsiah fans and the local Khobar community. |
| 1992 | A private miscellaneous recording | I acquired this absolute gem from Fahad Al-Sayyid, a diehard Qadsiah fan. It's a fascinating mix of footage that includes parts of the Hilal vs. Qadsiah semi-final, as well as miscellaneous sports recordings, including a random Juventus match! |
| 1992 | al Hilal Vs Al Qadsiah - Cup Semi Final 1992 | A complete, uninterrupted recording of the historic semi-final clash. |
| 1992 | Qadsiah Vs al Shabab 1992 Final | The unforgettable Crown Prince Cup final, capturing the moment Al-Qadsiah secured their first major title. |
| 1993 | Qadsiah Vs al-Nassr The Saudi Federation Cup Final 1993 | The complete broadcast of the Saudi Federation Cup final. |
| 1994 | Saudi Qadsiah Vs South China (Hong Kong) - 1994 (Home Game) | This is the home leg of the Asian Cup Winners' Cup final, played in Hong Kong. To my knowledge, this is the only copy that exists online. I digitized it in 2006 from a tape provided by Fahad Al-Sayyid. It even features a rare recording from the Qatari broadcasting channel. |
| 1994 | Al Qadsiah Vs South China (Khobar) Away game, 1994 | The away leg of the final in Khobar. There are multiple versions of this match floating around, including one featuring a special broadcast program that I’ve also uploaded to my YouTube channel. |
| 1996 | Qadsiah Vs Ittihad | A standard league match that was never officially broadcast on television. |
| 1997 | Qadsiah Vs. al-Ahli | A classic, regular-season Saudi league matchup. |
| 2005 | Qadsiah vs al-Nassr - home semi-final | [ DATA RECOVERED / NO ARCHIVAL NOTES ATTACHED ] |
| 2005 | Qadsiah Vs. al-Nassr - Away semi-final | [ DATA RECOVERED / NO ARCHIVAL NOTES ATTACHED ] |
| 2009 | An episode from the program "all sports" | [ DATA RECOVERED / NO ARCHIVAL NOTES ATTACHED ] |
