<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/01/us-pushes-for-new-un-multilateral-body-to-monitor-iran-sanctions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T18:02:35.416Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T18:02:35.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US pushes for new UN multilateral body to monitor Iran sanctions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D2KBSCCA5M5KST5ZT3C5LTPK7Q.jpg?auth=842685689b2d3b0892b979071e5ddda614f67ef0b197c9503f104f9fc1b70c42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mike Waltz, US ambassador to the UN, at the world body's headquarters in New York.  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Photo: Lebanese Army / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/dubai-schools-allowed-to-change-start-and-finish-times-to-ease-traffic-congestion/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:47:43.196Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:47:43.196Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai schools allowed to change start and finish times to ease traffic congestion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2W3ISLG4NNBYLDRWJZTBX5I3RY.jpg?auth=e8c7cfb675b1eab0acca89e76bf79e663d50cf61bb51883243e0f711d5dfe1b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6893&amp;height=3877</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai schools could adjust their start and finish timings to ease traffic congestion. Photo: Gems Education]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/01/pakistan-stars-babar-azam-and-fakhar-zaman-remain-poor-relations-as-millions-are-spent-at-ilt20-auction/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:37:40.553Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:37:40.553Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pakistan stars Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman remain poor relations as millions are spent at ILT20 auction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KCXXPEIRH5C73MADFPEBFEDW5Q.jpg?auth=6c0715f21b5fdaa31fb0a5af4b0601fbe4ef01987d555b2cd27840d67ef9bd6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan batter Babar Azam was signed by Desert Vipers in the ILT20 auction. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/01/xrg-confident-argentina-will-rise-to-the-top-of-global-lng-industry/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:30:42.178Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:30:42.178Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[XRG confident Argentina will rise to the top of global LNG industry]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VGVZP7CT3RFGFEXZX6L677TQSY.jpg?auth=495af595ef4f5a0876aecb0e0e6f5e85afa304278a04f6b144fee2105706b001&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Al Jaber speaking at a panel during the Argentina Week summit in Paris. Photo: XRG]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/very-very-scary-passenger-recalls-fight-to-save-flydubai-flight-after-cockpit-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:04:18.929Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:04:18.929Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Worst nightmare': Passenger recalls fight to save flydubai flight after cockpit attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WGPPOVOGANEMHMBRTOB7CTTO2Q.gif?auth=7af007695e299581015d0de047d624d279b33958d32f49f083a92aa1963366aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FlyDubai Tel Aviv Gif]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/10/01/middle-east-swing-of-abu-dhabi-doha-and-dubai-all-in-place-on-wta-2027-calendar/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:01:58.206Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:01:58.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East swing of Abu Dhabi, Doha and Dubai all in place on WTA 2027 calendar]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2USPCXQJXBBY5EKTK3LEW2AYJA.jpg?auth=de5485788226fa3c74e73aa15753c54ccd9b791f8d35d594d4d38cac637a10bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4700&amp;height=2817</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula was head of the working group that helped develop and implement the changes. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/01/imf-lebanon-bank-resolution-law/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T15:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IMF to assess potential changes to Lebanon's bank resolution law]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RVDX77TRUBCPY2FLRSNIQUG2PY.jpg?auth=418716ef7d9cfdce7066a27163970d55ba0f6884bab3ab6294cca857b88a925e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5940&amp;height=3960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The law is considered a critical component as Lebanon seeks a new staff-level agreement with the IMF, whose offices in Washington are are pictured. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/10/01/dfsa-fines-vault-wealth-dh401000-for-providing-unauthorised-transactions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T14:26:58.365Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:26:58.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DFSA fines Vault Wealth Dh401,000 for providing unauthorised transactions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/K4VN6FEPDVGHFIBXXDOBG64P5Y.jpg?auth=339b4a74c715923bbaec68fb81f26e9113d247ccc1fe3d0e28c10cdb318493b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DIFC says the proper authorisation to conduct financial transactions is 'fundamental' to the integrity of its regulatory framework. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/how-can-aircraft-cockpits-be-protected-from-threats-from-pilots-or-passengers/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T14:25:47.895Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:25:47.895Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How can aircraft cockpits be protected from threats from pilots or passengers?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GUPUAMR3HJFSZMQIHRCOWTI6JA.jpg?auth=ed5fb928496497e45650bf2f65ee983a0887bc3a2613315992fd873f638fe825&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2745&amp;height=1830</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It appears that the flydubai incident involved a pilot attacking the other before being subdued by passengers. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/01/ai-second-language-schools-english-french/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How AI is replacing English as the world’s second language]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XWLTKMUDSFGMZKNK37ZUZVTMPM.jpg?auth=a60828bd1fd16a03123e9fafb85de1c7024d4afb8c9503c75529eed1f27bacec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7360&amp;height=4912</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI fluency means instinctively asking, before beginning a task, whether AI could help you do it better. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/01/dp-world-signs-deal-for-major-nigeria-port-projects-as-part-of-3bn-africa-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:48:58.832Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:48:58.832Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DP World signs deal for major Nigeria port projects as part of $3bn Africa investment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RCVWR6BHTJAJ3H6UPNX4VG75XE.jpg?auth=e8bbeeb0189d34cb6e1c3f9ea7c2596c5ec0168383a46fd997a6a8669411546d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6782&amp;height=4119</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yuvraj Narayan, chief executive of DP World, and Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, surrounded by officials during the signing ceremony in Nigeria. Photo: DP World]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/10/01/alex-eala-sees-asian-games-gold-medal-dream-ended-by-wang-xiyu-in-semi-finals/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:43:31.891Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:43:31.891Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alex Eala sees Asian Games gold-medal dream ended by Wang Xiyu in semi-finals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FJ4VB6MFLNIWRXJBE3PVFJ4D44.jpg?auth=0fb6c9f77f6cd9977289c3b589f618e2f36d98ee9f1329f9406f127c2eacaf9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3371&amp;height=2247</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Eala has now won three bronze medals at the Asian Games in her career. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/dubai-schools-to-receive-new-rules-on-ai-use-for-children-next-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:24:14.085Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:24:14.085Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai schools to receive new rules on AI use for children next year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DX7AJAMPXNBZ5YCRWKPSQXSJN4.jpg?auth=3e73baea1dffed55ed5cfdbd32b8d676b08e1b40c7e0575427b7ee349fe5b67f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4264&amp;height=2843</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The KHDA wants to prepare pupils for a digital world while preventing excessive or inappropriate use of technology. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/01/uae-capital-markets-regulator-shifts-from-watchdog-to-market-engineer/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:18:09.337Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T13:18:09.337Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE capital markets regulator shifts from watchdog to ‘market engineer’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QMODG7QRJVDPLNBHKPJNTZYGNQ.jpeg?auth=613eadff43f099100954886e3f516e0bbc50e5f36bee28b0c7625cf82891f512&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1450&amp;height=816</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waleed Al Awadhi, chief executive of the UAE's Capital Market Authority, says the harmonisation between UAE regulators will add to the country's economic strength. Photo: Capital Market Authority]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/sharjah-ruler-extends-bereavement-leave-for-employees-who-lose-close-relatives/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T12:47:47.99Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:47:47.99Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sharjah Ruler extends bereavement leave for employees who lose close relatives]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TVOX54YNIBGL3GPMQU3ESB6JJE.jpg?auth=68a8476e1d34e65663214e5e84906ed40791be42eebdf675de862ec68d2d187e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2918&amp;height=1641</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, has been praised for his 'thoughtful and compassionate decision'. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/etihad-rail-smart-parking-partnership-q-mobility-parkin/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T12:45:30.164Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:45:30.164Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Q Mobility and Parkin to manage smart parking at Etihad Rail stations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YSOIVGTZLNBCBGHHZ5WDI77F5M.jpg?auth=55f32212faae51292bf98d89ee9391faa22aadc9b737171a55dad381868dbedb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3222&amp;height=2148</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At Dubai's Al Yalayis Station, the first 15 minutes of parking is free, after which motorists will be charged Dh5 per hour, with a Dh30 rate for five hours or more. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/01/pakistani-sanctioned-by-us-for-supplying-weapons-to-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T12:33:45.481Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:33:45.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pakistani sanctioned by US for 'supplying weapons to Iran']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BTK3JXVN75AFZIUDYBXZ44S3T4.jpg?auth=ff6e38e6d6998b4c3979860723d0d0ec1d061275c8282e62ae904472fe435ce1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=3780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drones on display at a parade in Iran. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/01/syrian-underwater-museum-latikia-travel-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T12:14:01.093Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T12:14:01.093Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From war to life: Syrian underwater museum could turn military equipment into marine habitat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3TUVHVBJENENVARXLMP7XWTYDU.jpg?auth=9205b6edf4ebbad318f16b2d0b8f52abfa882371ce87ef0182e3f431ac3cc708&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A visualisation of a proposed open-air underwater museum off Syria’s Mediterranean coast, presented during the Syria Travel Show in Damascus.  Ahmad Fallaha / The National ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/01/egypt-says-six-members-of-online-platform-run-by-muslim-brotherhood-arrested/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T11:52:46.194Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:52:46.194Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt says six members of online platform 'run by Muslim Brotherhood' arrested]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7MF7UDGMRWGJG7SNJBVAX3X6DE.jpg?auth=4e37e15b71fc0d8956e20991dfba33c7af5fc7a3bcd4d80dd8dad5165e7c2870&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2900&amp;height=1933</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egyptian security forces arrested people connected with the 'unlicensed online page' called Matsadaqsh. Victoria Hazou / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/first-phase-of-abu-dhabis-dh28bn-mid-island-parkway-set-for-completion-in-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T11:52:28.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T11:52:28.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[First phase of Abu Dhabi's Dh2.8bn Mid-Island Parkway set for completion in 2027]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BB35JKNHLVAFPMTOMFG3LBDQKE.jpg?auth=303f1697fca024cf0b2626ee064007919ef06251a1369430a60556e9283aa950&amp;smart=true&amp;width=853&amp;height=480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A section of the Mid-Island Parkway project under construction. 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Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler called for immediate ceasefires in Gaza and Lebanon at the November 11 summit that will renew calls for a Palestinian state.  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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/01/saudi-crown-prince-says-gulf-security-indivisible-amid-iran-threats/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T04:43:23.236Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:43:23.236Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Crown Prince says Gulf security 'indivisible' amid Iran threats]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LXRYSV2ZIFCAHPHFJGE24KHKAY.jpg?auth=8c872d7781e3db1c7c0066fe420e904688790acc2fbcbb829f3437384c41fc3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=862</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In a speech to the Shura Council, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said Saudi Arabia has the military capabilities needed to deter threats. Photo: Saudi Royal Court / Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/01/us-arab-muslim-american-hasan-piker-socialist-donald-trump-911/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hasan Piker’s politics risks setting Arab and Muslim Americans back]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2URSPMQXKZGNPL3FXW5VIYH3CM.jpg?auth=b4eee4e624d624423c08f933be49348b9c5c9e0fc8cc03b73ac3cbeecb6ef9eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7142&amp;height=4916</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hasan Piker has become a podcasting superstar of sorts on the far left and, therefore, the latest favourite target of right-wing agitators. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/01/youness-atbane-on-who-gets-to-define-arab-art-in-todays-museums/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T03:53:20.561Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:53:20.561Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Youness Atbane on who gets to define Arab art in today's museums]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZGZ2TCUSBVEXJB4LFAX6AUR4DI.jpeg?auth=82a35d2b5d7b16c0c2d2909fd2373251e13aee4ca0eeec76809dd9c48df84dea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Untitled 14km examines the roles of artists, museums and curators.  Agnes Mellon]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/01/zlatko-dalic-warns-uae-must-be-ready-for-oman-gulf-cup-test-after-qatar-draw/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T03:41:24.402Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T03:41:24.402Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zlatko Dalic warns UAE must be ready for Oman Gulf Cup test after Qatar draw ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WWZD46FRBRBJLHDJBHW7RK67FQ.jpg?auth=1c6029ad3af4bd211d451f434531aac931f28b8d6c87a1b44e14db7ae00dc76f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3277&amp;height=2458</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE playmaker Fabio De Lima in action against Qatar during their Gulf Cup match. 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Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/abu-dhabi-hotels-and-restaurants-to-increase-healthy-options-under-new-mandate/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T02:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T02:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi hotels and restaurants to increase healthy options under new mandate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KOHS4NJJKBGTFN6NCBW2FHTFYY.jpg?auth=4a92ee811726454bb3e453985e0838e7109e963432aaa68b1b8224f197f50f8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chef Rakish of Novotel Dubai World Trade Centre prepares healthy food at the Embers restaurant. 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The flydubai plane diverted to Tabuk Airport, Saudi Arabia. Reuters / Kann]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/10/01/us-iraq-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T00:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-01T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for October 1, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZUH6SFXTTNGOTFRPG4XYPWAR2U.jpeg?auth=8a9dbbe002982b98ec2428adeb9c876db2e834f508556d57fb98c134a8232fb3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2244&amp;height=1311</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/30/pentagon-to-form-new-autonomous-warfare-command-for-drones/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T21:35:24.473Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-30T21:35:24.473Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pentagon to form new autonomous warfare command for drones]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZESVSHYQ2KYNG5ATQ3T7LJQXTU.jpg?auth=4b314349cb4fc44cfd0c2d6c659473f2652c27048d5054d1c4f8596a42213441&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5556&amp;height=3704</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth gives his 'State of the Forces' address at Marine Corps Base Quantico on September 30 in Virginia.  Getty Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/30/us-oil-bosses-say-iran-war-is-disrupting-long-term-planning/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T20:54:55.823Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-09-30T20:54:55.823Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US oil bosses say Iran war is disrupting long-term planning]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QUEVGCAHLISRAGVQLLE2ZG3JRQ.jpg?auth=8a874a004ec4b3c310e25f6eeb8c275b0b3779cd13b4b68292c4b1b472268cf7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6500&amp;height=4333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A pump jack and drilling rig south of Midland, Texas. 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