Rain lashed the Gulf this week, causing football games being postponed, but the U-23 Asian Cup went ahead as planned in Qatar.
There were heated exchanges on the pitch in the UAE and Turkey this week, with one Saudi football fan taking a 'whip' to an Al-Ittihad player.
Al-Hilal, top of the Saudi league and still alive in the King's Cup and Asian Champions league, are bidding for a quadruple of trophies this season.
Security has been stepped up ahead of Champions League games in Spanish and French capitals this week amid threats from the Islamic State group.
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Palestine stayed second in Group I after beating Bangladesh 1–0 and on course for a first appearance in the third round of qualifying.
Qatar's captain Al-Haydos had retired from international football, while Arab teams competed for a place in the 2026 World Cup.
Late last year the Turkish Football Federation suspended league games after the president of Turkish club Ankaragucu punched a referee following a match.
Morocco now have Brahim Diaz in the squad after the Real Madrid midfielder swapped sides from Spain to the Atlas Lions.
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr lost to Emirati side Al-Ain in a penalty shootout on Monday, crashing out of the Asian Champions League.