The draw keeps Itiihad on top of the Saudi league table with 26 points, three ahead of second-placed Al-Hilal, who beat Al-Shabab 2-0.

After an early strike for Ettifaq by Salahudin Oqal, the Egypt striker scored the equalizer for Ittihad in the 67th minute.

The Jeddah outfit had to complete the game with one man down, after Saudi international defender Reda Tukar received his marching orders on 55 minutes.

The strike reinforces Meteb as the Saudi league joint top-scorer alongside teammate Mohamed Nour with six goals each.

The 25-year-old is currently on a one-year loan deal Ittihad from Egyptian and African champions Ahli.