Saudi Arabia were held to a goalless draw by Uganda in an international friendly match played at Al Maktoum stadium in Dubai on Tuesday.

The Saudis, who are preparing for the forthcoming Gulf Cup and the 2011 AFC Asian Cup, had the upper hand on the night but they failed to make the crucial breakthrough. Saudi Arabia will continue their preparations with another friendly against Ghana tomorrow. They have been drawn in Group A of the Gulf Cup alongside Yemen, Kuwait and Qatar while they will play in Group B of the 2011 AFC Asian Cup along with Syria, Jordan and Japan.