Referee for Saudi Arabia vs United Arab Emirates in Arabian Gulf Cup final

Moroccan referee Jalal Jaid has been assigned to officiate the Arabian Gulf Cup final "Gulf 27", which brings together Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in a highly anticipated clash for the title.

The match will take place tomorrow, Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Al-Inma Stadium in King Abdullah Sports City in Jeddah, with the kickoff scheduled for 9 PM Saudi Arabia time.

Gulf fans are looking forward to the decisive clash between the 'Green' and the 'White' in the first final between the two national teams in Arabian Gulf Cup history, with a direct battle for the title.

The match will be broadcast on a number of Arab sports channels, including Saudi Sports (SSC), Abu Dhabi Sports, Sharjah Sports, Qatari Sports Channels, as well as Kuwait Sports and Oman Sports.

Viewers can follow the final online through the Shahid, Shoof, and Shasha apps, alongside the television broadcast of the anticipated match.

The match kicks off at 10 PM UAE time, with the city of Jeddah hosting the encounter that will determine the champion of the Arabian Gulf Cup, officiated by Moroccan referee Jalal Jaid.