{
  "id": 19109088,
  "title": "Qatar joins Saudi meeting to prepare for 2027 pilgrimage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/qatar-joins-saudi-meeting-to-prepare-for-2027-pilgrimage",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T06:59:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/09/11/2026/qatar-joins-saudi-meeting-to-prepare-for-2027-pilgrimage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha, Qatar - Qatar has joined Saudi Arabia in a meeting to prepare for the 2027 Hajj pilgrimage, with Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shahin bin Ghanim attending in Jeddah. The joint effort aims to enhance cooperation among authorities responsible for serving pilgrims and ensure smooth services throughout their journey. Key aspects of the preparations include transportation, accommodation, catering, healthcare, safety, and crowd management. Qatar's Hajj Mission is working diligently to finalize necessary arrangements and service contracts to provide the best possible conditions for Qatari pilgrims. Minister Al Ghanim lauded Saudi Arabia's efforts under King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, praising the kingdom's attention to the Hajj system and the development of services, facilities, and technologies. The minister emphasized Qatar's commitment to cooperation and coordination with Saudi authorities to provide the highest levels of care and services to Qatari pilgrims, ensuring a safe and tranquil pilgrimage experience. The meeting took place as part of the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, with over 520 entities from various sectors participating to discuss infrastructure, empowerment, and sustainable development for the upcoming Hajj season.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha, Qatar: Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and Head of the Qatar Hajj Mission H E Ghanem bin Shahin bin Ghanem Al Ghanim participated in a meeting of heads of Hajj affairs offices in Jeddah yesterday, as Qatar and Saudi Arabia stepped up coordination and preparations for the 2027 Hajj season.</p> <p>The meeting, attended by Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah H E Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}