Opening ceremony of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup puts Jeddah under the lights

JEDDAH: The 27th edition of the Gulf Cup got underway on Wednesday with a spectacular opening ceremony under the patronage of King Salman. The ceremony, held at the Al-Inman Stadium, formerly the King Abdullah Sports City Stadium, and coinciding with Saudi National Day, featured a blend of performances and symbolic elements inspired by Gulf identity, in the presence of prominent sporting and political figures. The tournament was declared open by Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, dep