Flags of participating countries, hats, sports merchandise and souvenirs are displayed in shops and street stalls in Basra
Iraqis mingle with fans from other countries during the Arabian Gulf Cup being held in Basra, Iraq from January 6 to 19. All photos: Sinan Mahmoud / The National
The flags of the eight countries taking part in the tournament are displayed all across the southern port city. Sinan Mahmoud / The National.
A street vendor sells flags of participating countries at Basra Corniche
Omani fan Yahya Al Hashemi, 35, poses for a selfie with an Iraqi fan at Basra Corniche
A statue of the mascot for the 25th edition of the Gulf Cup, Sinbad the Sailor – one of the region's legendary characters
Omani journalist Salah Al Saadi recording Iraqi girls singing on Basra Corniche
Football fans crowded the corniche in Basra
Basra residents are proud to host the tournament after several attempts since 2010, when the security situation started to improve
Flags of participating countries, hats, sports merchandise and souvenirs are displayed in shops and street stalls in Basra
Iraqis mingle with fans from other countries during the Arabian Gulf Cup being held in Basra, Iraq from January 6 to 19. All photos: Sinan Mahmoud / The National
The flags of the eight countries taking part in the tournament are displayed all across the southern port city. Sinan Mahmoud / The National.
A street vendor sells flags of participating countries at Basra Corniche
Omani fan Yahya Al Hashemi, 35, poses for a selfie with an Iraqi fan at Basra Corniche
A statue of the mascot for the 25th edition of the Gulf Cup, Sinbad the Sailor – one of the region's legendary characters
Omani journalist Salah Al Saadi recording Iraqi girls singing on Basra Corniche
Football fans crowded the corniche in Basra
Basra residents are proud to host the tournament after several attempts since 2010, when the security situation started to improve
Flags of participating countries, hats, sports merchandise and souvenirs are displayed in shops and street stalls in Basra
