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The Gulf Celebrates 25th Edition of Arabian Gulf Cup in Basra

Attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the opening ceremony witnessed a musical segment and a firework show. Photo: Issal al-Dbaisi
Attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the opening ceremony witnessed a musical segment and a firework show. Photo: Issal al-Dbaisi
    Basra - Ali Qattan
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The Gulf Celebrates 25th Edition of Arabian Gulf Cup in Basra

Attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the opening ceremony witnessed a musical segment and a firework show. Photo: Issal al-Dbaisi
Attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the opening ceremony witnessed a musical segment and a firework show. Photo: Issal al-Dbaisi

Thousands of football fans from around the Gulf attended the opening ceremony of the 25th edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup in Basra on Friday. The last time Iraq hosted this tournament was in 1979 when it won the title.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani formally kicked off the tournament at the Basra International Stadium.

“We welcome the brothers, the visitors, the teams and the fans in Iraq, the land of Mesopotamia and Basra. It’s a historic moment which demonstrates brotherhood among the Arab brothers in the Gulf,” the PM said.

Attended by FIFA President Gianni Infantino, the opening ceremony witnessed a musical segment and a firework show.

The ceremony started with a presentation of the eight partaking teams divided into two groups.

Iraqi singer Hussam Alrassam performed the opening song at the Basra Stadium before the start of the Iraq-Oman game. The match ended with a draw.

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Culture Square aims to enrich the visitor journey while positioning the district as a global tourist destination, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. SPA
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Jeddah to Host Variety of World-Focused Sporting Events Starting with Spanish Super Cup in 2025

Culture Square aims to enrich the visitor journey while positioning the district as a global tourist destination, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. SPA
Culture Square aims to enrich the visitor journey while positioning the district as a global tourist destination, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030. SPA

Jeddah will host a range of diverse sporting events and activities during the first third of 2025, beginning with the Spanish Super Cup, marking its fifth edition in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from January 8 to 12, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance the sports, economic, and tourism sectors.
According to SPA, the championship will feature matches involving four clubs: Real Madrid, Barcelona, Athletic Bilbao, and Real Mallorca. These will be held at King Abdullah Sports City Stadium and played in a knockout format. The first match will see Barcelona face Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday, January 8, followed by Real Madrid versus Real Mallorca on Thursday, January 9. The winners will advance to the final match, which will take place on Sunday evening, January 12,
Jeddah will also continue hosting major sports events with the Formula E races, featuring the third and fourth rounds of the 11th season on February 14-15 at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, showcasing fully electric, carbon-free racing cars.
Additionally, Jeddah will host the 2025 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix stc Formula 1, one of the most thrilling and popular global races, for the fifth consecutive year at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, from April 18 to 20. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix stc Formula 1 is part of the Kingdom’s broader vision for the future, aimed at improving the quality of life for everyone across various social sectors, from culture to sports, contributing to building a more prosperous nation. This aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to make the Kingdom a desirable destination for living and visiting.
Jeddah will once again host the opening round of the E1 Electric Boat Racing on January 24-25. Last year, this event generated great excitement as competitors vied for the championship cup, won by the Brady team with 20 points in the first round held on the Red Sea coast. Jeddah will also host the Extreme E electric off-road race for the fifth consecutive time, showcasing a new and innovative form of electric car racing that highlights the impact of climate change on the environment and promotes eco-friendly technologies in sustainability. This supports the transition to electric vehicles, contributing to carbon reduction and sustainability for a better future on Earth.
Furthermore, Jeddah will host matches of the Saudi national football team in the qualifiers for the World Cup 2026, along with a series of other major global events and competitions to be announced by the Ministry of Sport and its federations in the coming period.