Jalal Jayed, a 39-year-old Moroccan referee, has been appointed to officiate the final of the Arabian Gulf Cup 2027. The final will feature Saudi Arabia against the United Arab Emirates, scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, at 6 PM Moroccan time, at the King Abdullah Stadium in Jeddah. Saudi Arabia advanced by defeating Qatar 3-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw, while the United Arab Emirates secured their spot with a 1-0 victory over Oman, a team coached by Tarik Sektioui. Jayed is recognized as one of the most prominent African and Arab referees. His recent experience includes serving as the fourth official for the 2026 World Cup third-place match between France and England, and officiating several other games in the tournament, including group stage matches like Germany versus Curaçao and Portugal versus Uzbekistan. He also officiated at the U20 World Cup Chile-2025 and the Africa Cup of Nations Morocco-2025.