DOHA: Regional powerhouse Saudi Arabia beat the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 5-3 atSuheimBinHamadStadium on day two of the1stGCC NationsFutsalTournament.

Saudi Arabia now play Kuwait in their next game.

Also on Wednesday,Kuwatipicked up points after they beat Bahrain 8-5 at the same venue.

Saudi Arabia Green played a 3-3 draw against hosts Qatar on the first day of the event.

The tournament runs from September 24 to 30.

The event witnesses the participation of five Olympic teams including hosts Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, theUAEand Kuwait.

Two matches are to be played everyday with the first starting at 16:00 and the second at 18:00.