In a nail-biting first match of the Gulf Cricket T20I Championship, Bahrain emerged victorious over United Arab Emirates with a score of 110/7 in 18.5 overs. Rizwan Butt and Abdul Majid played crucial roles in steering Bahrain to victory against Junaid Siddique's 1/26 for UAE. This win puts Bahrain in a strong position in the tournament, while UAE will need to regroup and bounce back in their next match.