MANAMA: His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has offered congratulations to the UAE national team on qualifying for the final match of the Gulf Cup Championship in Bahrain after beating Kuwait today 1-0.

In a telephone call made on Tuesday to Yousif Yaqoub Al Sirkal, Chairman of the UAE Football Association, Sheikh Sultan praised the performance of the UAE national team stars. He also commended their Emirati coach Mahdi Ali and wished them luck in the final match.