The Gulf Football Union Reveals Its Official Identity and New Name

Doha, July 30 (KUNA) -- The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Football Association unveiled its official identity and new name on Thursday, marking the start of a new phase in its journey and strengthening its institutional presence in line with the developments being witnessed by Gulf football across various global arenas.

In a statement on its website, the association said that, based on a new vision that links the legacy of the past with future aspirations, it is revealing its official identity and new name, reflecting a qualitative leap in its progress.

It clarified that this includes updating its visual identity and adopting its new name, the "Gulf Cooperation Council Football Association," instead of the "Arab Gulf Cup Football Association," thereby reflecting its strategic vision aimed at consolidating its position as a leading sports platform and building a modern presence that embodies the spirit of the game and the ambitions of Gulf football under one umbrella.

The new logo embodies values of trust, vitality, and modernity, with meanings inspired by the region’s identity, culture, and heritage, while simultaneously expressing the rapid development witnessed by Gulf football and inspiring emerging generations.

The logo features a distinctive visual element: a dynamic ribbon that reflects the movement and fluidity characteristic of football, symbolizing the association’s renewed identity, which stands for connectivity, trust, harmony, and shared ambition.

On this occasion, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa, President of the Gulf Cooperation Council Football Association, said, "We are at a pivotal moment in our growth journey, and it is essential to adopt a new identity that reflects the transformative path we are preparing to embark on in the coming decades."

He added, "Our vision for the future remains steadfast; we aspire to contribute to enhancing the global presence and success of Gulf football, its national teams, and its clubs." He clarified that this new identity "embodies our ambitions to achieve unprecedented levels of excellence and success."

He noted that "in recent years, we have been able to build strategic partnerships that have supported the development of Gulf football and strengthened the growth of the association’s tournaments, consolidating the status of its competitions and reflecting the growing passion for football in the region, thereby paving the way for new horizons of excellence and success." (End) S.S.S / M.N.F