Al Markhiya is a Qatari professional football club currently competing in the Qatar Stars League. Based in the Markhiya area, the team plays its home games at the Grand Hamad Stadium of Al-Arabi or other shared facilities in Doha. The club was founded and has traditional colors of maroon and white. Al Markhiya has experienced fluctuations between the Stars League and the Second Division, often earning promotion to the top flight through determined campaigns. The club's name derives from its home district, and it has built a reputation as a resilient and hard-working side. A peak period for the club includes promotion-winning seasons, where they overcome the challenge of the Qatari second tier to reach the elite level. In the modern era, survival in the Stars League is the primary objective, with the team relying on organization and team spirit to compete against more resourceful opponents. The supporters, though fewer in number than the major Doha clubs, are fiercely loyal. Al Markhiya continues to be a symbol of perseverance in Qatari football.