The UAE Football Association has announced that it will cover the expenses for all tickets allocated to UAE fans for the Gulf 27 final match.
Information on how fans can obtain their tickets will be published through the official fan account @UAEFNTF.
Previously, the UAE Football Association reported that due to high demand from fans, the number of flights transporting UAE fans to Jeddah will be increased from six to twelve.
Fans from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) demonstrated early excitement ahead of the Gulf Cup final, securing spots on six charter flights to Jeddah in less than ten minutes, the day before the title match against Saudi Arabia scheduled for Tuesday.
The rush began shortly after the UAE Football Association opened registration for fans wishing to attend the Gulf Cup final, turning the usual booking process into a tense race for seats.
The Association organized six aircraft to transport fans to Saudi Arabia after the national team qualified for the final, aiming to ensure a strong Emirati presence in the stands. Local media reported that all available seats were taken within minutes of registration opening at noon.
This surge in demand occurred one day after the UAE defeated Oman 1-0 in Jeddah, allowing them to reach the Gulf Cup final for the first time since 2018 and rekindling hopes for the region's long-awaited glory after 13 years.
The match between the UAE and Saudi Arabia will take place in Jeddah on Tuesday. The UAE aims to win its third Gulf Cup title following victories in 2007 and 2013, while Saudi Arabia seeks to end a nearly 22-year wait for the trophy.
Since every seat was taken almost immediately upon release, the rapid sell-out served as an early indicator of the atmosphere expected at King Abdullah Sports Complex on Tuesday, where a large number of Emirati supporters are anticipated.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has published fuel prices effective for October 2026. These tariffs show an increase across all fuel types compared to September rates. The price hike occurs amid the ongoing rise in global oil prices, as crude oil traded at approximately $107 per barrel on Tuesday, September 29, extending the increase for the second consecutive session.
In recent months, fuel prices have fluctuated. In September and August, rates saw a slight increase after a decrease in July, which followed four months of continuous price increases amid the regional war.
Fuel prices approved by the UAE Ministry of Energy are set monthly. They are calculated based on the average global oil price, with subsequent addition of distributors' operating costs.
The new rates will take effect on October 1st. Depending on the vehicle type, filling a full tank of gasoline in October will cost between Dh30.09 and Dh44.4 more than in September. Data is provided on the cost of a full tank for capacities of 51, 62, and 74 liters.
Monthly changes in gasoline prices in the UAE directly affect the financial situation of households, as fuel remains a necessary and regular expense for most families. Even small fluctuations can accumulate over time, and with rising prices, drivers often have to allocate a large portion of their income to cover fuel expenses.
Previously, in 2022, the UAE recorded record fuel prices following the war between Russia and Ukraine, when the cost exceeded the Dh4 per liter mark for the first time.
