Khalil, the 2015 AFC Asian Player of the Year, missed the UAE’s 2-1 triumph over Malaysia in their Group G opener and his return gives Bert van Marwjik’s side a much needed boost.

Vahyt Oraszahedov retains his place in the travelling party for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifying tie following a purple patch with Kyrgyz Republic champions FC Dordoi, while Altyn Asyr FC youngster Mihail Titov has earned a calli-up after showing strong form in Turkmenistan’s domestic Yokary Liga.

Jordan, who will face Singapore in a friendly on Saturday, are set to host Kuwait at the Amman International Stadium on October 10, before playing Nepal at the same venue five days later.

Nepal suffered a 7-0 defeat to Kuwait in their opening FIFA World Cup Qatar 2020 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023 qualifying match on September 5 but showed tremendous grit just five days later as they rebounded with a 2-0 win over Chinese Taipei.

Al Khatib announced the end of his playing days on his Twitter account, saying: “After 26 years which I can never forget, I announce my complete retirement as a player and hopefully, the future will be better.”

The 36-year-old forward's announcement came just days after Syria national team head coach Fajr Ibrahim had said that Al Khatib does not feature in his plans any more.

Enad, 49, has temporarily replaced Croatian Romeo Jozak who was sacked following Kuwait's 3-0 defeat to Australia on Matchday Two of the Asian Qualifiers for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 and AFC Asian Cup China 2023.

That defeat came after Kuwait had opened their campaign with a resounding 7-0 win over Nepal, a result which sees them on top of the Group B standings.

Returning to the job he previously held from 2010 from 2012 following the dismissal of Argentina Hector Cuper earlier this month, Abramov will get to know his new charges in a training camp starting on Wednesday, with the group to be cut to 23 before the White Wolves face Yemen eight days later.