On 2 September 2026, the Gulf Football Federation (GFF) announced a strategic partnership agreement with Al Nasser, making the company an Official Partner of Khaleeji 27. The tournament was hosted by Saudi Arabia from 23 September to 6 October 2026.
A signing in Doha
The agreement was signed at GFF headquarters in Doha, in the presence of Jassim Sultan Al Rumaihi, Secretary-General of the GFF, and Yousef Faisal Al Rashid, Group Chief Executive Officer of Al Nasser, together with GFF officials and Al Nasser's executive directors.
We are proud to continue our partnership with the GFF, which reflects our commitment to supporting the development of the sporting landscape in the region. Sponsoring Khaleeji 27 is an extension of our vision to support tournaments and events that bring the people of the Arabian Gulf region together and strengthen the spirit of competition.
— Yousef Faisal Al Rashid, Group Chief Executive Officer, Al Nasser
We are proud of this partnership with one of the region's leading retail companies, which has demonstrated over the past years a clear commitment to supporting the GFF's tournaments.
— Jassim Sultan Al Rumaihi, Secretary-General, Gulf Football Federation
Two years of Gulf football
The new agreement builds on two years of cooperation, during which Al Nasser has sponsored some of the most prominent Arabian Gulf football competitions. “Through this sponsorship, we seek to strengthen our presence at the most prominent Arabian Gulf sporting events and engage more closely with football fans across the region,” said Abdullah Al Shaib, Regional Marketing Director, Al Nasser.
From the Gulf to the Red Sea
Khaleeji 27 was played at King Abdullah Sports City and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City, the first edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup ever held in Jeddah.
Khaleeji 27 at a glance
- 8 national teams: Saudi Arabia, Oman, Iraq and Kuwait in Group A; the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Yemen and Bahrain in Group B.
- 2 venues in Jeddah: King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Sports City Stadium.
- 15 matches between 23 September and 6 October 2026.
Part of a wider commitment to Gulf football
The Khaleeji 27 agreement follows Al Nasser's partnership with the Gulf Football Federation for the Gulf Champions League for clubs, signed at the federation's headquarters in Doha on 9 November 2025. Read more about that partnership.
Closer to home, Al Nasser is also an official sponsor of the Kuwait Basketball Association and a strategic partner of Al-Arabi Sporting Club.
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