Dheeban the Arabian wolf unveiled as Khaleeji 27 mascot in Jeddah

The local committee has unveiled Dheeban, the Arabian wolf-themed mascot for Gulf Cup 27, which Jeddah hosts from 23 September to 6 October.

• The local organizing committee revealed Dheeban as the official mascot of the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup on Thursday.
• The committee said the mascot embodies values of courage, intelligence, strength and Gulf hospitality.
• Eight national teams will compete, with Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman and Kuwait in Group A and the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Yemen in Group B.