Referee for United Arab Emirates vs Yemen in Gulf Cup 27

The organizers of the Arabian Gulf Cup 27 have appointed Omani referee Qasim Al Hatami to officiate the match between the United Arab Emirates and Yemen in the first round of the tournament.

The match will take place on Thursday evening, September 24, 2026, at the Al-Inma Stadium, with the kickoff scheduled for 6:55 PM Cairo and Mecca time.

Both teams enter the match searching for a strong start in their tournament journey, as each side aims to secure three points at the beginning of the group stage.

The match holds special significance for the United Arab Emirates national team, ranked 68th in the world according to the FIFA rankings, while the Yemen national team is ranked 145th.

Qasim Al-Hatami has been appointed to officiate the match, placing the Omani referee in charge of one of the opening round fixtures, amid anticipation for the events and refereeing decisions that the encounter will witness.

The match will take place at the Al Enma Stadium, with an expected crowd to witness the start of the two teams in the 27th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup.