Gulf Cup names best player award after Prince Khaled Al-Faisal for 27th edition

The Gulf Football Federation has announced that the best player award at the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup will be named after Prince Khaled Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz, adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region, in recognition of his significant contributions to Gulf sports and his longstanding association with the tournament since its inception.

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz is credited with the idea of establishing the Arabian Gulf Cup, which he proposed in 1968 while serving as Director General of Youth Welfare. The concept became reality with the inaugural tournament held in Bahrain in 1970. Over more than five decades, the competition has remained one of the region’s most prominent sporting events, bringing together Gulf nations.

The decision to name the best player award for the 27th edition was initiated by Al-Diyar Al-Arabia, the tournament’s official sponsor, and approved by the Gulf Football Federation. The winner will receive a residential unit provided by Al-Diyar Al-Arabia in recognition of their outstanding performance during the tournament.

The recipient of the Prince Khaled Al-Faisal bin Abdulaziz Best Player Award will be announced after the final match of Gulf Cup 27 between Saudi Arabia and the UAE, as part of the closing ceremony honoring champions and individual award winners.