<?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/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/01/uae-win-second-gold-medal-of-asian-games-in-jiu-jitsu/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T08:18:10.305Z</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>2026-10-01T08:18:10.305Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE win second gold medal of Asian Games in jiu-jitsu]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F4KNIBCOEVHETGWSANB3HN2JOE.jpg?auth=cbb359d3e5f62943b0c61e5a4aefe9374c26147da079505355486f181f4a5b09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2415&amp;height=1811</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE’s Khaled Al Shehhi retains his Asian Games gold medal after defeating compatriot Omar Al Suwaidi in the men’s 62kg jiu-jitsu final. Photo: Handout]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/flydubai-uae-investigation-terrorist-activity/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T07:36:20.436Z</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>2026-10-01T07:36:20.436Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE investigation to determine if flydubai incident was linked to 'terrorist activity']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IGFOWKM72YQ67A6D4AUPKMWID4.jpg?auth=d09acad6d84d715f244a2483c4882e47aec6b7c32e398ac2a0c964a7e3c91dbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[TZAFRIA, ISRAEL - SEPTEMBER 30: A plane carrying passengers from an earlier Flydubai flight that was diverted to Saudi Arabia arrives at Ben Gurion Airport on September 30, 2026 in Tzafria, Israel. This morning, a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a violent altercation in the cockpit. Passengers told media outlets that a pilot was stabbed and temporarily lost control of the plane. A second plane was sent to Saudi Arabia to retrieve the stranded passengers and return them to Israel. (Photo by Erik Marmor / Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/flydubai-incident-renews-debate-over-cockpit-video-recorders/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T07:30:04.685Z</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>2026-10-01T07:30:04.685Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Flydubai incident renews debate over cockpit video recorders]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D5M2ZGW3Q2ANBO6JM4WJPJLNXM.jpg?auth=431cca8d5c11a53d7e158d7a01d1a20bd58d2840dddb455850031a1281bc566b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A flydubai Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, similar to the one involved in Wednesday's incident, prepares for landing at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport in Lod. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/10/01/al-qasimi-palace-inside-ras-al-khaimahs-grand-haunted-house/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T07:22:15.793Z</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>2026-10-01T07:22:15.793Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Al Qasimi Palace: Inside Ras Al Khaimah's grand 'haunted' house]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DVDKZPV446ES6FU4GKDEPOG7LA.jpg?auth=3f26cd4dbcac7f76f61359d266278596e53968489f04e34b5b522e7f949528bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5333&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Qasimi Palace in Ras Al Khaimah has a spooky reputation owing to it being largely unoccupied for three decades. Photo: Al Qasimi Palace]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/01/gunmen-kill-seven-civilians-and-wound-at-least-four-in-syria-bus-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T06:45:21.33Z</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>2026-10-01T06:45:21.33Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gunmen kill seven civilians and wound at least four in Syria bus attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NO2LPYMOKNB5XG6C7UG373XALI.jpg?auth=1a4f69f9bff1a89d3fed02fc35be3cb46cd9a12d74184dcdb1631461042a6c37&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2754&amp;height=1693</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian forensic investigators inspect a civilian vehicle targeted on Masyaf Bridge in Homs province on September 30. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/01/cristiano-ronaldo-walks-out-on-portugal-and-says-he-will-explain-why-in-time/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T06:41:41.198Z</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>2026-10-01T06:41:41.198Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo walks out on Portugal and says he will explain why 'in time']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FD4HKJC3EJXUA7U65T4VOPHF34.jpg?auth=ae42118ad490050e0c911353b581bf0939a1f51b77a5bf9fb5ae40b4d0ba4661&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2323&amp;height=1549</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo waves to fans as he arrives for a training session at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/01/ex-ryder-cup-star-chris-wood-missing-uae-events-because-of-iran-conflict-was-not-even-on-my-radar/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T06:08:45.189Z</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>2026-10-01T06:08:45.189Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ex-Ryder Cup star Chris Wood: Missing UAE events because of Iran conflict was ‘not even on my radar’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TWZVZBO33BBABD53B7HARKWBN4?auth=0f5296ea8a2a0e6748b20d052863f30d2e53734fb3ef12be6836610db3c6d944&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4139&amp;height=3104</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - SEPTEMBER 30: Chris Wood of England tees off on the first hole on day one of the Abu Dhabi Challenge at Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club on September 30, 2026 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Francois Nel / Getty Images)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/01/after-sharp-rise-in-private-credit-heres-where-its-now-headed/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T05:00:00Z</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>2026-10-01T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[After sharp rise in private credit, here's where it's now headed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5VZN5VFRG6KW4HXYRCV5GF57CU.jpg?auth=dbcd57acbc375086e0b8c128c9813c6f429ac4ec7af0566ad81a6634ba2ddd48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6500&amp;height=4333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Inside a data centre. Digital and energy infrastructure financing needs are astronomical. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/01/live-us-iran-war-saudi-arabia/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T04:52:16.221Z</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>2026-10-01T04:52:16.221Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Saudi Crown Prince says Gulf security 'indivisible' amid Iran threats]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/R2COBY6OMFAOVHEZM6CKID3M7I?auth=fbd7ae0f222c51d3dfe903d02d4116397d2483771acbc8dc649bde4b3114faf9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1957&amp;height=1101</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency SPA on November 11, 2024, shows Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman addressing the joint extraordinary leaders summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and the Arab League in Riyadh.  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.  (Photo by Ahmed NURELDINE  /  SPA  /  AFP)  /  RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO  /  HO  /  SAUDI PRESS AGENCY SPA" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/as-long-as-you-walk-out-of-the-aircraft-safely-thats-what-i-want-flydubai-hero-pilot/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T04:51:15.374Z</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>2026-10-01T04:51:15.374Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['As long as you walk out of the aircraft safely – that’s what I want': flydubai hero pilot   ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GRL2OW3STZDM5CMUV4AZ4RUZ4E.JPG?auth=2fe1fe18745a0fc6b59afe697856cc0b7eec2f433da15df0d451bc0ce479ffff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1006&amp;height=928</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Indian pilot Smit Machchhar has been hailed as a hero for saving passengers after he was stabbed by his colleague in an alleged attempt to crash a flydubai plane on September 30. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/10/01/flydubai-pilot-praised-for-averting-disaster-iraqs-controversial-pmf-law-and-uae-telecom-paves-way-for-6g/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T04:46:47.116Z</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>2026-10-01T04:46:47.116Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Flydubai pilot praised for averting disaster, Iraq's controversial PMF law, and UAE telecom paves way for 6G]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KJ7KAWU7C5BWZDH7QTJVCAHCHE?auth=f86103de638ea6e55258b9eed12cf33fedf4e8508b4f028619320ec3b4f626db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Passengers arrive in Ben Gurion Airport after a security incident on their original flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. 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. Photo: @UAN NT on X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/10/01/new-uae-shipping-regulation-takes-full-effect-with-security-in-focus/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T03:00:00Z</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>2026-10-01T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New UAE shipping regulation takes full effect with security in focus]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IJS7BZOTDJFBJP5VH7BOVUEHQA.jpg?auth=8eeea77a89aa4b9d590e568e0424dd29fc6b0e2bdca9d4de4feec17da1c987bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Port of Fujairah in the UAE. MPCI applies to all cargo destined for, transiting through, or transhipping via the UAE. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/10/01/women-online-safety-technology-crime-un-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T03:00:00Z</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>2026-10-01T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Society loses when women are pushed out of online spaces]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZFSQ2FTMXRFNTFVUGTC5YIT2YM.jpg?auth=f95402d6a84f3f7eee1ce115d0a812dfa4476f0ed9c7d01fa581350889157caa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5123&amp;height=3415</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Online abuse is no longer just a problem of offensive social-media posts or individual behaviour. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/ai-skills-emerge-as-new-advantage-for-emiratis-entering-uae-workforce/</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[AI skills emerge as new advantage for Emiratis entering UAE workforce]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QBVPTVTL3FASZB7LYT6DH5UZL4.jpg?auth=971d1543829844baa2987796d17ff70363b816c3a669d55b376a7af76656453f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI was a big talking point at Ru’ya career fair at Dubai World Trade Centre. 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. 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Photo: Egyptian Foreign Ministry]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/09/30/dior-finds-its-voice-as-saint-laurent-goes-for-gold-at-paris-fashion-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T11:19:46.226Z</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>2026-09-30T11:19:46.226Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dior finds its voice as Saint Laurent goes for gold at Paris Fashion Week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H3WQUHXGGNCBNABSNSXBFAT7PA.JPG?auth=162d9263251149b2b95ba73b3bef1d690f9791980bc6c3c9f12ae4a524d01040&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5877&amp;height=3918</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A model presents a creation by designer Anthony Vaccarello as part of his spring/summer 2027 women's ready-to-wear collection show for Saint Laurent during Paris Fashion Week. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/09/30/rory-mcilroy-confirmed-for-abu-dhabi-championship-as-race-to-dubai-hots-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T10:58:02.386Z</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>2026-09-30T10:58:02.386Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy confirmed for Abu Dhabi Championship as Race to Dubai heats up]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EHAD3MRPBFA6FFI7RT4DDYC2WU?auth=6fb3f4694acda7fed38c99cd901483ff79564db3eb949b0f9736cd4e25615212&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3774&amp;height=2123</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rory McIlroy is a four-time runner-up at the Abu Dhabi Championship. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/30/egypt-seeks-greater-share-of-nile-water-amid-rising-tension-with-ethiopia/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T10:01:53.058Z</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>2026-09-30T10:01:53.058Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt seeks greater share of Nile water amid rising tension with Ethiopia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EAF6QLZZUKDBTKETX2JG4QH27Q.jpg?auth=ca243db1de91c4b172cc8d5566d6baaa68b9a33af46e0456534f615abd4b985a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the banks of the Nile in Guba, Ethiopia. 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Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/09/30/ega-and-gulftainer-sign-agreement-to-boost-aluminium-exports-from-uae-east-coast/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T09:20:38.381Z</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>2026-09-30T09:20:38.381Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EGA and Gulftainer sign agreement to boost aluminium exports from UAE East Coast]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LGYB7EXVCJH6NFYWKBITMUU6AM.jpg?auth=5249c7ea01473f6c0bf13c9fec1fdddd09bbdd96fb033dd1337acc7cbae1b28e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8482&amp;height=6306</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emirates Global Aluminium is one of the the largest premium aluminium producers globally. Photo: EGA
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/09/30/singapores-temasek-to-enter-middle-east-with-offices-in-uae-and-saudi-arabia/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T09:17:40.724Z</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>2026-09-30T09:17:40.724Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Singapore's Temasek to enter Middle East with offices in UAE and Saudi Arabia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V3WLHUR34BAE3NNES5ZRA3OCRI.jpg?auth=ae59b210648d05c2fb1d61b298dc6e8aa22a17a16e3e77405fd67076fc7ba52f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Temasek's planned expansion to Abu Dhabi and Riyadh would bring its global network to 15 offices across 11 countries. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/30/jurgen-klopp-calls-for-time-with-germany-while-xavi-satisfied-with-netherlands-start/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T09:00:00Z</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>2026-09-30T09:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jurgen Klopp calls for time with Germany while Xavi satisfied with Netherlands start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MGW65BFFHDE7TEGEIT6522ICLQ.jpg?auth=830cb28c6d7bd78abbb0494fbcd2ee6f97a9632cc8d57d0ba61585ff5810fcd5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jurgen Klopp has taken one point from two matches in charge of Germany. 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The international coalition's military mission in Iraq, led by the US, ends today. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/09/30/eiffel-tower-chief-to-step-down-after-female-staff-replaced-during-religious-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-30T07:56:15.157Z</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>2026-09-30T07:56:15.157Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Eiffel Tower chief to step down after 'unacceptable' sidelining of female staff]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S5IIDFZ7Q3ZZO4Z4BRNIEEV24M.jpg?auth=542b89c9ac4d30930fd7a63b28bd3629cf69bdf3e56611274c9e80a1aba5962d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7992&amp;height=5328</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Eiffel Tower, which is owned by the City of Paris, says it receives nearly seven million visitors a year. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/29/iraqi-airways-to-resume-iran-flights-amid-us-sanctions-pressure/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-29T14:21:58.703Z</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>2026-09-29T14:21:58.703Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraqi Airways to resume Iran flights amid US sanctions pressure]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ILPXKIJ42DD32CGVDCOQ6IICNQ.jpg?auth=ca58c61f23503d123d0dbd40afcb9ba726b86ce65af6838955676da9e29c4f23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5836&amp;height=3890</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Najaf in Iraq is home to the Imam Ali Shrine, one of the holiest sites for Shiites. 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Her followers are now keeping her work alive.]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>