Dubai: The Ruler of Sharjah on Thursday announced that six planes will be dedicated to fly out fans of the UAE’s national football team to catch the final game of the Gulf Cup to be played today evening at 6.30pm.
His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said that six planes will be made available for UAE football fans to watch their team play against Oman. Gulf News earlier reported that His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, ordered Emirates airline to provide free tickets to transport UAE football supporters to watch the game.
Following the instructions of Shaikh Mohammad, Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation and Chairman and CEO of Emirates Airline and Group, confirmed that Emirates will operate a special A380 flight to Kuwait for UAE supporters to attend the final of the Gulf Cup.
Aldar Properties, Abu Dhabi’s leading listed property developer, will also operate a private flight for football fans.
“The return flight will be sponsored by Aldar to make it easier for fans to support the UAE national football team,” a statement read.
Fans wishing to register for the flight should get in touch with General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare.
