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Turki Alajmah (Arabic: تركي العجمة; born on the 9th of April, 1978) is a prominent Saudi Arabian sports broadcaster and media personality. He is widely recognized for his significant contributions to sports media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Arab world. With a passion for sports and a strong presence, Alajmah has become one the most important national media personalities.

Alajmah is known for hosting the popular sports program “Kora” on Rotana Khalijia and has been the first media person in history to be selected as a member of the board of Directors of the Saudi Football Federation.

Early Life and Education
Turki Alajmah was born in 1978 in Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Growing up in the heart of the country, he began to shape a remarkable success story with a career in media.

Career
Turki Alajmah entered the world of broadcasting with a fervent passion, quickly establishing himself as one of the most influential sports broadcasters in Saudi Arabia. His journey eventually led him to focus on sports media, creating a lasting impact on sports enthusiasts across the Arab world.

Alajmah’s career skyrocketed when he joined the Al Ekhbariya Channel in the early 2000s, where he presented the first official sports bulletin in 2004. Recognizing his talent, he was appointed as the head of the sports department of the channel. This experience laid the foundation for his management of talk shows, notably hosting the program “Issues in the Middle” (Arabic: قضايا في الوسط) where he interviewed some of the most important personalities in the Saudi sports community.

In 2009, Alajmah’s career witnessed a significant breakthrough as Rotana Khalijia channel transformed into a public channel targeting Saudi and Gulf viewers. He bid farewell to the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and launched the immensely popular sports program “Kora” (Arabic: كورة), which has since become a cornerstone of the Saudi sports scene, shaping public opinion for the last decade.

Over the course of fourteen seasons hosting “Kora”, Alajmah conducted more than 3,000 episodes on air, making him a leading figure in the field, known for his press releases and engaging sports dialogues.

Public Figures

 * Prince Khaled bin Saad, former president of Al Shabab Club
 * Prince Abdullah bin Musaid, former head of the General Sports Authority
 * Prince Abdul Rahman bin Musa’id Al Saud, former president of the Saudi football club Al-Hilal
 * Prince Turki bin Khalid, former General Supervisor of the Saudi national teams
 * Prince Nawaf bin Saad, former president of Al-Hilal Club
 * Prince Faisal bin Turki, former president of Al-Nassr Club
 * His Excellency Counselor Turki Al-Sheikh, former Head of the General Sports Authority
 * Yasser Al-Misehal, President of the Saudi Football Association
 * Musaad Al-Zuwaihari, former president of Al-Ahly Club
 * Mansour Al-Balawi, former president of Al-Ittihad Club
 * Majed Abdullah, former Saudi national team player
 * Muhamed Al-Deayea, former Saudi national team goalkeeper
 * Mohammed Noor, former Saudi national team player
 * Hussein Abdulghani, former Saudi national team player

Star Athletes

 * Andre Carillo - Al Hilal professional
 * Abderrazak Hamdallah – Al-Nassr professional
 * Anderson Talisca – Al-Nassr professional
 * Sebastian Giovinco – Al-Hilal professional
 * Rui Vitórial – Al-Nassr Coach
 * Bafétimbi Gomis – Al-Hilal professional
 * And other local, Arab and international names

Contributions to Saudi Sports
Turki Alajmah’s commitment to supporting and encouraging the development of sports in Saudi Arabia remains a top priority throughout his career. In recognition of his expertise and dedication, he was appointed as a member of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Football Association in 2018, becoming the first journalist in the history of Saudi sports to be selected. He was also appointed as the head of the Sports Media Department in the Federation.

His contributions extended beyond administrative roles; Alajmah played a crucial role in promoting Saudi sports globally. He received the Saudi media portfolio for the 2018 World Cup, introducing significant changes to the federation system that continue to shape the landscape of Saudi sports media.

Furthermore, Alajmah has been actively involved in covering numerous sports events, including World Cup editions and high-profile football matches, elevating the profile of Saudi sports coverage.

Awards and Recognition
Throughout his illustrious media and sports career, Turki Alajmah has received several prestigious awards and accolades. Notably, he was honored as the “Best Sports Journalist” for the Tayseer Al-Jaber Award sponsored by His Majesty the King of Bahrain in 2011. Additionally, he has been recognized in multiple editions of the Gulf Festival for Radio and Television, receiving two gold and two silver awards.

When asked about the highlight of his career, Alajmah mentions the honor of meeting His Royal Highness Muhammad bin Salman during a lengthy meeting about the Saudi flag and his active and important role in the history of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which His Highness covers as part of the Kingdom’s Saudi Vision 2030.

Humanitarian Efforts
Beyond his professional achievements, Alajmah has used his platform to serve various charitable causes and humanitarian cases. He actively delivers positive messages, supports donation channels, and helps those in need, including cancer patients and Saudi football players facing financial challenges.

Achievements
Throughout his extensive career, Turki Alajmah achieved remarkable viewership both on television and social media platforms. His engaging sports programs gathered 5,620,000,000 impressions, 1,381,000,000 views, and amassed a devoted following of 3,000,000 followers.

He also covered the World Cup, South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014 and presented during a ceremony honoring and qualifying the Saudi national team for the World Cup 2018 edition and the Maradona Cup studio between Barcelona and Boca Junior in 2021.

The sports broadcaster is viewed as a seasonal hero with appearances alongside the winners of various football competitions, further enhancing both his fan base and credibility. He has covered more than 30 derby competitions and 34 El Clasico, 14 copies of the King’s Cup and more than 14 copies of the Professional League.