Sulaibikhat Sporting Club announced via its official X account that Omani professional Falah Salem, known as Al-Koubi, arrived in Kuwait on the evening of October 30. Team manager Ahmed Refaat and captain Nawaf Al-Anzi were on hand to receive the player. The club described his signing as a major addition in view of the achievements and titles he has accumulated with the Omani national team.
Oman Observer reports state that Oman captured the 2026 West Asia Volleyball Association Championship with a 3-0 victory over Qatar in the final. Al-Koubi has featured prominently in Oman’s recent continental campaigns and earned recognition as the best player in West Asia. His contributions have included key performances that helped secure Arab and regional honors for his country.
Sulaibikhat Sporting Club claimed the First Division Volleyball League title in 2025 by finishing with 21 points and defeating Al-Nasr in a 3-2 final. The success marked the club’s promotion and set the stage for a more ambitious campaign in the Premier League this term. Club statements have underlined the goal of contending for honors against established Kuwaiti sides.
Egyptian technical director Ahmed Refaat and Tunisian head coach Niaz Salam oversee squad preparations, which featured a training camp in Cairo during September. That camp included friendly matches against Egyptian teams to build cohesion among new arrivals and existing players. The roster already incorporates professionals from Ghana and Cuba as part of the club’s recruitment drive.
The signing continues a trend of cross-border player movements within Gulf volleyball circuits. Oman’s national team has registered notable gains in recent tournaments, including its first regional medal in 2025 before the 2026 title win. Such progress has elevated the profile of Omani players across neighboring leagues.
Sulaibikhat Sporting Club, founded in 1972 and nicknamed the Red Rockets, has steadily expanded its volleyball operations in recent years. The club maintains a capacity stadium in Kuwait City and continues to invest in both local and international talent. Its latest acquisition arrives as the team builds momentum ahead of key domestic fixtures.
