{
  "id": 12404593,
  "title": "Hundreds of UAE supporters head to Jeddah on Emirates charter flights",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/hundreds-of-uae-supporters-head-to-jeddah-on-emirates-charter-flights",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T14:49:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/hundreds-of-uae-supporters-head-to-jeddah-on-emirates-charter-flights-1.500700635"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai - Two Emirates charter flights, operated to carry UAE national team supporters to Jeddah for the Arabian Gulf Cup final, have been fully booked in less than ten minutes. The flights, EK2553 and EK2641, took off from Dubai at 1pm and 1.30pm respectively, each carrying 421 passengers in a Boeing 777 aircraft. The flights, arranged by the UAE Football Association, were in response to the team's 1-0 semi-final victory over Oman, sparking a surge of support for the UAE side in the upcoming final. The final will see the UAE team face Saudi Arabia at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah, with kick-off at 10pm UAE time.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Emirates operated two charter flights, chartered by the UAE Football Association, to carry UAE national team fans to Jeddah for the Arabian Gulf Cup final against Saudi Arabia, taking place at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium at 10pm today. The flights are part of a nationwide show of support for the UAE team, bringing fans to Jeddah to cheer them on in person. Get updated faster and for…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}