{
  "id": 7275300,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T07:32:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-opens-registration-for-emiratis-seeking-to-perform-haj-in-2027-1.500673752"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: The UAE has commenced the registration process for Emirati citizens aiming to perform Haj during the 1448 AH/2027 season, according to the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments. The deadline for submissions falls between September 14 and 25. Applications can be submitted via the authority's smart application or official website. This initiative is exclusively for UAE citizens who have not previously undertaken Haj. The selection procedure will be automated following the closing of the registration window. This announcement signals the initiation of preparations for the upcoming Haj season, granting prospective pilgrims a 12-day window to electronically submit their applications. It is strongly recommended that applicants complete the registration process before the September 25 cutoff.",
  "summary": "Dubai: The UAE has opened registration for Emirati citizens seeking to perform Haj during the 1448 AH/2027 season, with applications being accepted from September 14 to 25, the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments said. Registration is available through the authority’s smart application and official website and is intended for UAE citizens who have not previously performed Haj to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "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"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}