The UAE Football Association announced that it has doubled the number of private jets provided to transport fans to Jeddah.
This is to support the UAE national team in the Gulf Cup final against Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
Initially, six planes were announced, but the number was later revealed to have increased to 12 due to high demand.
The UAE FA clarified that fans can register to travel to Jeddah on private jets in accordance with the terms and conditions.
It noted that registration would close once the capacity was reached.
Indeed, within minutes of announcing the opening of registration, the required number for travel via private jets was filled.
Additionally, the UAE FA covered the cost of purchasing all tickets allocated to Emirati fans for the Gulf Cup 27 final.
The UAE national team qualified for the final match after defeating Oman by one goal.
Meanwhile, the Saudi Arabian team qualified by beating Qatar in a penalty shootout.
It is worth noting that the tournament champion will receive a cash prize of one million dollars.
While the runner-up will receive half a million dollars.
