{
  "id": 7267703,
  "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",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:21:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/14/uae-hajj-registration-saudi-arabia/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Registration for UAE citizens to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage in 2027 has opened today, according to the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat. The registration window closes on September 25 and is open to individuals aged 15 and over who have not previously performed the pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. Hajj represents one of the five fundamental pillars of Islam, obliging all capable Muslims to undertake the pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.\n\nUAE nationals can register using the authority's mobile application or website. The selection process will be automated, evaluating applicants against specific criteria and requirements. The authority anticipates concluding the selection by October 9 and will subsequently publish the list of approved pilgrims. In 2026, approximately 6,230 Emiratis embarked on the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities have announced stringent regulations for pilgrims, who originate from various countries. Those attempting to perform Hajj without the requisite visa risk incurring 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. Saudi Arabia reported that 1.7 million pilgrims converged at spiritual sites for this year's Hajj. Of this number, 1,546,655 were from outside the kingdom, while 160,646 were domestic pilgrims, encompassing 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 for 2027 opens today",
    "Registration closes September 25 for ages 15+",
    "Automated selection process concludes October 9"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Hajj 2027 registration for UAE pilgrims opens today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/hajj-2027-registration-for-uae-pilgrims-opens-today",
        "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"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}