The local organizing committee of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup, "Khaleeji Al-Diyar Al-Arabiya 27", has concluded its organizational and operational work for the tournament, which Jeddah hosted from September 23 to October 6, 2026, SPA reported. Saudi Arabia lifted the title after beating the UAE in the final at the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium in Jeddah.

The committee thanked the Kingdom's sports system, led by Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, Minister of Sport and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, for its support, and praised its cooperation with the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation throughout preparations.

Committee chairman Yasser Al-Misehal said: "We are proud of what the Kingdom presented at Khaleeji 27, an edition that embodied the true spirit of the Gulf Cup: competition on the pitch, and brotherhood and affection that bring us together off it." He thanked Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Thani, President of the Arab Gulf Cup Football Federation, for his support, as well as the participating teams, federations and Gulf fans, adding: "We were delighted to host our brothers in Jeddah."

The committee also thanked more than 600 registered media professionals, the fans who it said were a key partner in the tournament's success, and all government and private bodies, partners and volunteers. Over two weeks, eight Gulf national teams competed in 15 matches.

The committee said the close of Khaleeji 27 marks the start of a new phase, drawing on its experience to prepare for upcoming events, foremost the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027, which the Kingdom will host early next year.