UAE doubles fan flights to 12 for Gulf Cup final against Saudi Arabia
Dubai: The UAE Football Association has doubled the number of special flights carrying supporters to Jeddah from six to 12 following strong demand from fans eager to back the national team in the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 final against hosts Saudi Arabia. The additional flights were announced ahead of Tuesday’s title showdown at Alinma Stadium at King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, where the two Gulf…
The UAE Football Association has increased the number of special flights transporting fans to Jeddah for the Gulf Cup 27 final against Saudi Arabia, from six to 12. This decision comes after strong demand from supporters eager to show their backing for the national team. The additional flights were announced ahead of Tuesday’s title clash at Alinma Stadium in Jeddah, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm Saudi time, or 10pm in the UAE, on October 6.
The UAE initially allocated six aircraft to transport supporters, but decided to expand the capacity following the significant response from fans seeking to attend the match. The final will see the UAE face the tournament hosts, Saudi Arabia, in what is expected to be a highly anticipated encounter, with the stadium anticipated to be packed with a large crowd.
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