The 16th Arabian Gulf Cup (Arabic: كأس الخليج العربي)[1] was held in Kuwait, between 26 December 2003 to 11 January 2004.

All matches were played Al-Sadaqua Walsalam Stadium.

Yemen made their debut in the Arabian Gulf Cup.

Iraq continued to be banned from the tournament because of its invasion of Kuwait in 1990.

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