{
  "id": 1351450,
  "title": "Hajj Ministry begins preparatory meetings for Hajj 2027 with over 75 countries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/hajj-ministry-begins-preparatory-meetings-for-hajj-2027-with-over-75",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T20:20:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/663794/saudi-arabia/hajj-ministry-begins-preparatory-meetings-for-hajj-2027-with-over-75-countries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun a series of preparatory meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries worldwide ahead of the 2027 Hajj season. The meetings are part of early planning efforts to enhance coordination and readiness and facilitate the journey of pilgrims.The meetings address preparations for the upcoming season and review the operational plans of…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}