{
  "id": 7265552,
  "title": "Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/hajj-2027-registration-for-uae-pilgrims-opens-today",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:21:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/14/uae-hajj-registration-saudi-arabia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Registration is now open for UAE citizens who wish to participate in the Hajj pilgrimage next year, according to the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat. The registration period, which extends until September 25, is open only to citizens aged 15 and above who have not previously undertaken the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Hajj is a fundamental pillar of Islam, and it is obligatory for all Muslims who are physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey at least once in their lifetime.\n\nUAE nationals can register through the authority's dedicated app or website. The selection process will be automated, taking into account various criteria and requirements. The authority anticipates completing the registration process and notifying the approved pilgrims on October 9.\n\nIn 2023, approximately 6,230 Emiratis embarked on the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities have introduced stringent regulations for pilgrims, who have been traveling from various parts of the world. Those who attempt to perform Hajj without the required visa could face a fine of up to 20,000 Saudi riyals ($5,333), deportation, and a prohibition from re-entering the kingdom for up to a decade.\n\nSaudi Arabia reported that 1.7 million pilgrims converged at the holy sites during this year's Hajj. Out of these, 1,546,655 were from outside the kingdom, while 160,646 were domestic pilgrims, including both citizens and residents.",
  "summary": "Registration is now open for UAE citizens who want to perform the Hajj pilgrimage next year, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat said. The registration period, which runs until September 25, is limited to citizens aged 15 and above who have not yet performed the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, the authority said. Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and it is mandatory…",
  "key_points": [
    "UAE Hajj registration opens today for citizens aged 15+",
    "Registration deadline is September 25, 2027",
    "Selection process automated, notified on October 9"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The opening of Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims sets the stage for another large-scale participation from the Emirates, following 6,230 Emiratis making the pilgrimage in 2023.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/hajj-2027-registration-for-uae-pilgrims-opens-today-7267703",
        "published": "2026-09-14T07:21:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "UAE opens registration for Emiratis seeking to perform Haj in 2027",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/uae-opens-registration-for-emiratis-seeking-to-perform-haj-in-2027",
        "published": "2026-09-14T07:32:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}