Under the Patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and on His Behalf... Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Crowns The NT with the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup Title

2026-10-07
06:32:49

Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and on his behalf—may God support him—HRH Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, attended the final match of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup ("Khaleji 27").
His Highness crowned the Saudi national team with the Gulf Cup trophy following their 2-0 victory over the UAE national team in the match held today, Tuesday, at Al-Inma Stadium within the King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah.
The match was attended by HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sport; FIFA President Gianni Infantino; HE Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Arabian Gulf Cup Football Federation; HRH Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz; HRH Prince Saud bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz; HH Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah; HRH Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Taif; HH Prince Nawaf bin Mohammed; and HH Prince Saud bin Nawaf bin Mohammed.
Also in attendance were HE the Deputy Minister of Sport, Mr. Badr bin Abdulrahman Al-Qadi; the President of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, Badr bin Sulaiman Al-Rizaiza; and presidents and representatives of sports federations from Arabian Gulf countries.
On this occasion, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, extended his sincere thanks and deep gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques—may God support him—for his gracious patronage of the championship.
In a press statement, His Highness said: "We take pride in the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques—may God support him—for this championship. This gracious interest from our wise leadership reflects the esteemed status of the Arabian Gulf Cup and the deep-rooted sporting and historical value it holds for our brothers in the Gulf states, who are united by bonds of brotherhood and affection."
He added: "I extend my sincere congratulations to our wise leadership—may God protect them—on our national team's victory in this cherished championship, which holds great significance for us as people of the Gulf. I also appreciate the presence of my brother, His Highness the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, who crowned the winning team with this prized title. I congratulate our loyal fans, who played a pivotal role in the 'Green' team's journey and were the greatest supporters of our 'Falcons' in securing this title. Finally, I thank all the participating teams for their involvement in this Gulf sporting gathering, for their outstanding performance, and for their display of honorable sportsmanship; we wish them success in future championships, God willing.".
His Highness concluded his statement by saying: "I would like to express my deep gratitude and appreciation to all the organizing bodies and committees, as well as the staff and volunteers, for their tremendous efforts from the preparatory stages through to the tournament's conclusion, as their seamless cooperation and dedication were instrumental in the success of this edition, ensuring it was presented in a manner befitting the stature of the Gulf Cup and the great value it holds for the people of the region."
It is noteworthy that the "Khaleeji 27" Cup was hosted by the city of Jeddah from September 23 to October 6, 2026, featuring eight national teams, the event comprised 15 matches played at the Al-Inma Stadium (within King Abdullah Sports City) and Prince Abdullah Al-Faisal Sports City, marking the first time in history that Jeddah has hosted the tournament.