Abdullah Mubarak is an experienced Qatari coach with a good track record with a number of clubs. He has also coached erstwhile Lekhwiya, Al Ahli and Al Sailiya. He took over the reins of Qatar SC from Argentinian Gabriel Calderon in November, 2017. He was instrumental in The Kings earning promotion to the QNB Stars League in the 2017-18 season. Abdullah played as a defender for Al Ahli for long.