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Ahmed Ramzan / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/27/live-us-iran-qatar/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-27T03:56:55.823Z</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>2026-08-27T03:56:55.823Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Qatar PM to visit Tehran to push for de-escalation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JJMA4CBEXRDIPD2BEHHD2RFINE.JPG?auth=ccd6eae88be07da7b9463450e89aaf4b2dd943ebccec036b89658f8d108a9470&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2813</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani speaks prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the United States, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.     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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/27/what-dictates-petrol-prices-and-how-governments-regulate-the-market/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-27T03:21:34.139Z</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>2026-08-27T03:21:34.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the UAE is setting petrol prices for September]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KZPO6QDFYADKRX2F5WV3ISP2SE.jpg?auth=263dd89536f57e683f9b16b1593a959c0ca2e39814741eced1b8993b423a371d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prices per litre of unleaded petrol and diesel at a fuel station in Saluzzo, Italy. Governments have a number of options to tame prices at the pump, including tapping into strategic reserves and introducing fuel subsidies. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/27/rita-harb-on-why-arabic-remakes-of-turkish-dramas-are-not-carbon-copies/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-27T03:02:00Z</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>2026-08-27T03:02:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Rita Harb on why Arabic remakes of Turkish dramas are not ‘carbon copies’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KBLQOZA4GRCQTAWIDXZFE5JZQA.jpeg?auth=9cc0b425507ce7d0a37aa91b4a49e9bfedce0e301455a019e2685c74f84f97bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=3512</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rita Harb as Joumana in the Arabic adaptation Hob Aa Waraq. 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The technology is being deployed at an increasingly fast rate around the world. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/08/27/us-open-2026-guide-players-prize-money-uae-timings-and-how-to-watch/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-27T03:00:00Z</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>2026-08-27T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US Open 2026 guide: Players, prize money, UAE timings and how to watch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BUCNATXRCSGESRGA3TGLBKVYQA.jpg?auth=4ccdace936d9724a1a7d5b17a318ae83e6405e715cb889a2c2b45cc674252d7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4759&amp;height=3173</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns to defend his men's singles title. 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Walk, Jog, or Run with us at Mall of the Emirates every morning from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 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Getty ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/26/gaza-ceasefire-heading-for-point-of-no-return-says-board-of-peace-chief-envoy/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T18:23:17.884Z</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>2026-08-26T18:23:17.884Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gaza ceasefire heading for 'point of no return', says Board of Peace chief envoy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZCWWHYORERDFJDZWO4RML6E7UE.jpeg?auth=6879a56cf0f4789057073fb9613ae5b4dc29cae7f2469872fc6112035377058e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5400&amp;height=3600</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Destruction in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/26/bill-gates-warning-about-ai-jobs/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T17:57:38.11Z</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>2026-08-26T17:57:38.11Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bill Gates wants jobs reserved for humans amid AI boom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TTUNIXLRCRCH3FQZUARVLXIFCE?auth=02674133615a2b49d5ad3352415c09ab7d442d7eb098c15a925ce6ec9acb692a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5997&amp;height=3373</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In an essay titled 'The turbulent AI era is here', Microsoft founder Bill Gates doesn't mince words regarding his worries about artificial intelligence. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/26/uae-businesses-eye-first-mover-advantage-in-lebanon-as-relations-thaw/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T17:35:31.696Z</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>2026-08-26T17:35:31.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE businesses seek 'first-mover advantage' in Lebanon as relations improve]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4FK3YN4X7RDF7NYVCW2MJKJ3ZU.jpg?auth=753bb6a9c967a49c0d1c1b40c6db65740704006796dcc77cb03af6c4fb6d911a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=595</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lebanese-Emirati Economic Forum is being held in Beirut for two days. Photo: NNA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/zayed-national-museum-to-hold-long-weekend-programme-to-mark-emirati-womens-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T17:30:34.153Z</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>2026-08-26T17:30:34.153Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zayed National Museum to hold long weekend programme to mark Emirati Women's Day]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PKIIJJM6A5EANOOPMY2Q77PCF4.jpg?auth=390d65b969bc6acbdb5a6b0ac4b7f7dd236fe70f0a5fff40ff23fda26d740f53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5461</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The museum will host a special three-day schedule of events from Friday to celebrate Emirati Women's Day. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/26/syria-turks-kurds/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T17:17:02.143Z</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>2026-08-26T17:17:02.143Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How pressure and months of stalling finally brought about the SDF’s dissolution in Syria]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AGBUZLWCG72L6IGNYL3Z2K3NQU.jpg?auth=9f7fded46a2e9db1913f2a9e09fa30ae5f2bdf35e1b5b30f957dc75456d9a5ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of an SDF brigade at a funeral for three Kurdish fighters killed in Aleppo, Syria. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cycling/2026/08/26/matthew-brennan-wins-second-stage-of-2026-vuelta-a-espana-with-tadej-pogacar-in-cruise-control/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T16:28:05.033Z</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>2026-08-26T16:28:05.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Matthew Brennan wins second stage of 2026 Vuelta a Espana with Tadej Pogacar in cruise control]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Q6VAUK2BUNAFNBKXPKYS5DS6RQ?auth=3bbbc1d15208b96861288898d5fb161fe26c087d21136642d04e80bfb53030fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5441&amp;height=3061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[British rider Matthew Brennan celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win Stage 5 of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/26/palestine-action-us-sanctions/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T16:15:33.816Z</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>2026-08-26T16:15:33.816Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US sanctions Palestine Action and other 'far-left groups' over alleged support for terrorism]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JL6LMUXIXKHP446X3X2BLT7W3U.jpg?auth=f0ad22be825c9ace5c0e4d5b730e4e1284431705a03a553506f76e4a78c04809&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5877&amp;height=3917</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[British police arrest an 89-year-old protester at a 'Lift The Ban' demonstration in London in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action, in August 2025. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/26/uefa-poised-to-drop-threat-of-boycotting-fifa-tournaments/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T15:56:25.365Z</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>2026-08-26T15:56:25.365Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Uefa poised to drop threat of boycotting Fifa tournaments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VBKKVKE6GNAF3BRQOC6ZXZEEMA.jpg?auth=601de2f75b883a4cc94727c0b2666c8bb73336a5b69feec9e2bd938ea65d13da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2240&amp;height=1260</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fifap President Gianni Infantino, left, alongside his Uefa counterpart Aleksander Ceferin in 2025. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/dubai-rta-free-parking-prophet-muhammads-birthday/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T15:46:07.092Z</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>2026-08-26T15:46:07.092Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai announces free parking on Friday for Prophet Mohammed's birthday holiday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RPRX23B52FEJPCNXQL6QOUQBUQ.jpg?auth=e83ba0531f67669aee90cedd0521863102106ee8717eef8cb2b980727949aa2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Parking tariffs will be reinstated from Saturday, August 29, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority said. Photo: The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/26/ad-ports-board-backs-limads-dh625-a-share-bid-for-full-control/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T15:08:14.201Z</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>2026-08-26T15:08:14.201Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AD Ports board backs L’imad’s Dh6.25-a-share bid for full control]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3AZOL57NHRGFBH3UJFGE6B3P3M?auth=e0e4d08e9565158b4f3e57c935d0528fb76e5a99fdcb11bdd1d4fdc60289fc8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3157&amp;height=2105</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khalifa Port Container Terminal is operated by AD Ports. Ravindranath K / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/08/26/dubai-to-award-dh55bn-in-contracts-by-year-end-for-al-maktoum-airport-expansion/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T14:33:34.482Z</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>2026-08-26T14:33:34.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai to award Dh55bn in contracts by year-end for Al Maktoum Airport expansion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LTEV77IGENHDRG44ZQDKLLXISQ.jpg?auth=fa9206e3fcf476d70c51b131af5fcf2eb6e6f6368cb508e80bde390c8c411f3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5569&amp;height=3561</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DWC's expansion coincides with the availability of narrow-body aircraft flying longer ranges, such as the Airbus A321 XLR, DXB chief executive Paul Griffiths said. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/26/meta-lawsuit-settlement/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T14:18:23.81Z</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>2026-08-26T14:18:23.81Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Meta agrees to $17bn settlement over claims of child social media addiction]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KDLVO42T7MRJNUX3MSONSSPKPE.jpg?auth=27246687cedca2505320cf96b600ecb49cea596675466dbfa8b0a1e670968094&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6400&amp;height=4272</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, during a Senate Judiciary Committee in 2024. 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Photo: AD Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/26/iraq-lebanon-iran-us-hezbollah-corruption/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T14:00:00Z</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>2026-08-26T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq and Lebanon faced the same homegrown challenges. Now they must rise together or fall one last time]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ACEFYMYVRGDBPS3ENDAO4JYKMU.jpg?auth=c7e75da79a04d3eab07d02c5e65771a9ae7a54cf8c71d5c47c8fb72e7e4fd30e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4928&amp;height=3280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An ancient Iraqi artefact seen during a handover ceremony hosted by the Lebanese National Museum in Beirut. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/08/27/kuwait-seizes-485m-of-pills-in-biggest-drugs-bust-in-its-history/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T13:42:26.063Z</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>2026-08-26T13:42:26.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kuwait seizes $485m of pills in 'biggest drugs bust in its history']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LYJCWWOI2REYRFNX7YBZCWQWTM.JPG?auth=892809d25886086c388e43bf3e38b30f56cad0c5edb31f0bb0f11837b233fc3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2192&amp;height=1233</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[BEIRUT, LEBANON - JULY 14: (----EDITORIAL USE ONLY - MANDATORY CREDIT - 'PRESIDENCY OF LEBANON / HANDOUT' - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS----) Kuwait's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Yusuf Saud Al-Sabah gives a speech as he meets with Lebanese President Joseph Avn (not seen) at Baabda Palace in Beirut, Lebanon on July 14, 2025. Presidency of Lebanon / Handout / AnadoluNo Use USA No use UK No use Canada No use France No use Japan No use Italy No use Australia No use Spain No use Belgium No use Korea No use South Africa No use Hong Kong No use New Zealand No use Turkey]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/08/26/dubai-airport-dxb-busiest-airport-passenger-traffic-recovery/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T13:30:55.705Z</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>2026-08-26T13:30:55.705Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Dubai won't lose the crown': Airport chief vows it will remain world's busiest]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6WYVTNDFTJD6JKE3ARHDWWZ5D4.jpg?auth=2ff0b0ce4f8a5ab82403fcfc076d1b355dddd373dc8aef16671356670a755798&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A flydubai plane takes off from Dubai International Airport. Photo: Dubai Airports]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/26/questions-abound-about-spongebob-and-his-satirical-take-on-egypt/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T13:29:27.167Z</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>2026-08-26T13:29:27.167Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Questions abound about SpongeBob and his satirical take on Egypt]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EPDXYHBSGJD7VLIPBGKBKAWTIQ.png?auth=8362af25661f03eba0ee8524a9ae26de52967f1f217c1040c5979f365cb12b78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=608</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spongebob Egypt. Photo: Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/media-giant-axel-springer-names-new-middle-east-director-based-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T13:25:15.536Z</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>2026-08-26T13:25:15.536Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Media giant Axel Springer names new Middle East director based in Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EHDECN7YBVG6DPNJR52FWE3LOM.jpg?auth=ca984ead6b4f80d821e2b115c55d867a61f62e359c8f69ee6179fe6ab643faac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Frank Mahlberg will take up the newly created role in the capital on October 1. Photo: Ralf Gunther / Axel Springer]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/26/irans-bazaar-merchants-squeezed-as-rial-hits-record-low/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T12:18:06.257Z</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>2026-08-26T12:18:06.257Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran's bazaar merchants squeezed as rial hits record low]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UCBBV2C4KGNQ27KKMGONRPM5SM.jpg?auth=d3a1f661e8b40a2c75aaa411f01b9a430642b99a58fc3cec77ebd060c77443bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7236&amp;height=4824</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The rial hit an all-time low of more than 2,000,000 to the US dollar on Monday. 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(Photo by CN-STR  /  AFP)  /  China OUT]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/uae-schools-no-homework-no-screens-new-rules/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T12:02:45.009Z</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>2026-08-26T12:02:45.009Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[No homework for young pupils: Shake-up to UAE public schools for the year ahead]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YYQGP5J5HVF53BFUKBAH3FODM4.jpg?auth=aa8b87c95591519ad9f9f45e29a0c70f1d1ad4f0c16f3f9af7a3921888f37be2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4856&amp;height=2732</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[All schools will welcome pupils back to the classroom next week. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/08/26/netherlands-regrets-israeli-expulsion-of-dutch-officials-over-settlement-trade-ban/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T11:53:57.588Z</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>2026-08-26T11:53:57.588Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Netherlands 'regrets' Israeli expulsion of Dutch officials over settlement trade ban ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/377RUJ7Z4HT2LDIMD5URG5AIBQ.jpg?auth=00e9a6cbba60edf6f9be4690d8f5361072126d190137404387d236da6613346f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen said his country will go ahead with its ban on trade with Israeli settlements. 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The key chokepoint remains a contentious issue in negotiations between the US and Iran. 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Photo: @ManCity / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/26/uae-issues-new-regulation-for-top-up-tax-on-large-corporations/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T10:07:07.172Z</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>2026-08-26T10:07:07.172Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE issues new regulation for top-up tax on large corporations ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JIKKIAFNFVCAJJG65KV24G74YM.jpg?auth=eda51e7f8911e7e11dbaf7b7c8234a3c9b151a921e130e6cc63df172680d967e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE's domestic minimum top-up tax has been in place since last year. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/26/german-military-ends-iraq-mission-as-us-led-anti-isis-coalition-prepares-to-leave/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T09:37:59.419Z</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>2026-08-26T09:37:59.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[German military ends Iraq mission as US-led anti-ISIS coalition prepares to leave]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2OKX7K6AVJB5JKPDVED74SK5FY.jpeg?auth=9750635f9797ef613c7260a6c583d4df98f9ef0ddd7c72a2bebade483a247a5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=854</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[German Commander of Forces Deployed Abroad Gunter Schneider attended the official ceremony at Camp Stefan near Erbil International Airport. Photo: Ministry of Peshmerga.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/26/egas-al-taweelah-smelter-restoration-works-reach-25-after-iran-strike-damage/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T09:31:36.532Z</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>2026-08-26T09:31:36.532Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EGA’s Al Taweelah smelter restoration works reach 25% after Iran strike damage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5BPEEXQVLBA2TBKYEYDX7KOXU4.jpg?auth=bd526821e2fc8ff8cc60560de434fbd0a6c3058508b45dae8e1d4b471264a2cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8280&amp;height=6208</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[EGA is spending about $400 million to restore production at Al Taweelah plant.  Photo: EGA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/26/netflix-blood-sacrifice-series-thriller/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T09:09:29.704Z</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>2026-08-26T09:09:29.704Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What is Blood Sacrifice? Swedish crime thriller tops Netflix’s global chart]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SC4XMCQQGVFVDISYIDXAK4XH3Y.jpg?auth=4be1de67c159385ced1e43fd30b7825e8c7a3be6776d78219eb8cbcd5cb5bc34&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jakob Oftebro as Thomas Berg, left, and Peter Andersson as Alfred Berg in Blodsoffer. Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/26/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-the-chainsmokers-and-the-script-to-headline-f1-race-day-concert/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T08:00:01Z</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>2026-08-26T08:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: The Chainsmokers and The Script to headline F1 race-day concert]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T6UYLBEKMRAPDNHNCV6GGVR2YY.jpg?auth=48cebb5e2294b3a0be6553e188a23d43b71051ab3c76dc10aa6ab2b33e7df319&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4758&amp;height=2676</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Danny O’Donoghue and The Script are among the acts announced for the Abu Dhabi F1 race-day concert. Pawan Singh/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/26/taqa-to-be-delisted-from-adx-as-limad-completes-acquisition/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T07:59:41.797Z</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>2026-08-26T07:59:41.797Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taqa to be delisted from ADX as L’imad completes acquisition]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YWAQQLR4JREBXGE6TI2WFVWSQI.jpg?auth=a5237f62eba1a7db53e985670a5625714dcd7e04c39889a9870d5289a0a7856e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Taqa has investments in power and water generation, water treatment and reuse, transmission and distribution, and upstream and midstream oil and gas operations. Coverage by Vidhyaa Chandramohan for The National.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/08/26/iran-suffers-from-fuel-shortages-syrian-kurdish-force-dissolves-and-dubai-airport-traffic-expected-to-recover/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T07:37:43.082Z</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>2026-08-26T07:37:43.082Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran suffers from fuel shortages, Syrian Kurdish force dissolves and Dubai airport traffic expected to recover]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BHIR6JJP4P4CNGFEJ4RD7QLFYI.jpg?auth=261b7eb72e3ac2ab253a1d30318b6522e4cce93722f23936998b11935ffce74f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drivers queue at a petrol station to refuel in Tehran, on August 25, 2026.  US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign.  The announcement comes almost six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate, with stalled peace talks and Tehran blocking most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz.  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Photo: Nouran Gohar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/26/houthis-grow-smuggling-networks-in-african-conflicts/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T06:00:00Z</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>2026-08-26T06:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Houthis developing arms-smuggling networks in Africa through ties with Al Shabab and Sudanese Armed Forces]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BKHSZIUTS5IRI3NPO6DPUTIC3Y.jpg?auth=6d09fedda0586b322c7987d2786317161ad6807bb30235e7100afdb2061570b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3289</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Houthis are believed to be smuggling weapons alongside Al Shabab in Somalia and the Sudanese Armed Forces in Sudan. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/26/tax-on-ai-tokens-could-fill-uk-fiscal-slump/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T05:00:01Z</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>2026-08-26T05:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tax on AI tokens could fill UK fiscal slump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P7LEDBG4OCK6KB57KGODKMYOI4.jpg?auth=41d887b118bca48c2d63eea2f854034ae3edacdd3437255f5e922c01fc100c97&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=698</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Taxing AI from robots and other machines is a potential source of future revenue for the government. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/26/dubais-e-commerce-playbook-aims-to-boost-syrian-market/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T05:00:00Z</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>2026-08-26T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai’s e-commerce playbook aims to boost Syrian market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G2DHM46IYZBUJE5WWDGPOAEMX4.jpg?auth=e7b9dd03817922fea720db9af20417973bb2c3d6e565950f1e41e0d4db4b2c7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rami Kaiem is the co-founder of the My Syria super app. Courtesy:  Ahmad Fallaha]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/08/26/pakistan-hospital-fire-kills-at-least-14-babies/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T04:53:11.905Z</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>2026-08-26T04:53:11.905Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pakistan hospital fire kills at least 14 babies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UCEYLBQPR7YN56C3GAWFQ5UD6Q.jpg?auth=387d2bfbf8b6045cea1a5af3d75e6cf3f6448a1519011dfdff8b580bb5f933ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5040&amp;height=3360</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A mother reacts after the death of her child following a fire incident outside the Mother and Child Health (MCH) ward at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) Hospital in Islamabad on August 26, 2026.  A fire at a hospital in the Pakistani capital Islamabad on August 26 morning killed 14 children, a local authority said.  (Photo by Aamir QURESHI  /  AFP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/storm-hits-al-ain-and-hail-falls-in-dubai-as-unsettled-weather-affects-parts-of-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T04:50:07.014Z</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>2026-08-26T04:50:07.014Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Storm hits Al Ain and hail falls in Dubai as unsettled weather affects parts of UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FRHKZUHFTBSVJOJ3Y5XV3ZVBF4.jpg?auth=97b074ee9b6a61285b4e3fbe186410cd13b3657746280d88135ed617d04f7a1a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Motorists contend with strong winds and poor visibility. Photo: Antonie Robertson]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/26/josh-brolin-has-had-enough-of-man-caves-and-men-who-dont-talk/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T04:41:37.295Z</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>2026-08-26T04:41:37.295Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Josh Brolin has had enough of 'man caves' and men who don’t talk]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/65P6X34365ABFHLBLLC2Q75V5M.JPG?auth=4743d975f3103c0ca77a0a71be00b0eb6dcc495ec3a87762948b8808c9bb304f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3977&amp;height=2982</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Actor Josh Brolin in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi at a photo call for Dune Part Two. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/08/26/alex-eala-and-felix-auger-aliassime-bow-out-of-us-open-mixed-doubles/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T04:41:31.008Z</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>2026-08-26T04:41:31.008Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alex Eala and Felix Auger-Aliassime bow out of US Open mixed doubles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T462GYMPW5GS5M2EVU6F3NH72U?auth=af9829aa7670c5c4f533d45c3d143056bdb5885cf70844df73fa2cfe03dfb587&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4862&amp;height=2735</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime and Philippines' Alex Eala during their mixed doubles match against France's Gael Monfils and Ukraine's Elina Svitolina. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/08/26/onam-2026-where-to-eat-sadhya-in-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T04:32:46.371Z</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>2026-08-26T04:32:46.371Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Onam 2026: Where to eat sadhya in the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3KEPKXB2ARC73IZRSMCE3SAC64.jfif?auth=34316a93a9f39ea11391e1745b1451997b717d2d4f8e96c42aed222801fcdaad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1918&amp;height=1438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Onam sadhya feast features between nine and 30-plus vegetarian dishes, served on a banana leaf. Photo: Punjab Grill]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/08/26/whats-in-an-onam-sadhya-from-avial-to-payasam-all-the-dishes-explained/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T04:32:30.713Z</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>2026-08-26T04:32:30.713Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What's in an Onam sadhya? From avial to payasam, all the dishes explained]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DLTK77U3MJEPHIUM3SHKBPTZDE.jpg?auth=a2d447ff5c0bde27c1f192bdcb424973516af1a3628678aac55b624fefd59a82&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5966&amp;height=3356</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Onam sadhya is the vegetarian feast served during Kerala's annual harvest festival. Adobe]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/26/uk-andy-burnham-london-mayor-sadiq-khan/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T04:00:00Z</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>2026-08-26T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Andy Burnham's success will depend on his ability to drown out the surround sound]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7V3IRR3JUIFHIYMT7IRFVAVPOQ.jpg?auth=c4ddca93e74ff94ae49fed73a3177acd1d6630a3e3b514a0a4a8c25b3a68f6f9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5806&amp;height=3873</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Andy Burnham during his visit to Kyiv this week. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/26/us-visa-appointments-paused/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T03:59:03.721Z</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>2026-08-26T03:59:03.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump administration pauses visa appointments around the world]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UZNXACSQK5FSBG2NZTC2E5PGGM.jpg?auth=4eb47414c92ed3bdecc7a00979dfaa72dba4b30e75f13d46d0376b6c3d82f7c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2630&amp;height=1479</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trump's immigration crackdown has been widely condemned by human rights ⁠groups. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/26/cristiano-ronaldo-snubs-al-nassr-bench-after-being-subbed-with-his-team-trailing-2-0/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T03:55:07.906Z</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>2026-08-26T03:55:07.906Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo snubs Al Nassr bench after being subbed with his team trailing 2-0]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7F56C22Z7ZHPTBN7MOOXV4RAEA?auth=34f76022cc55ad978fdf81cf3f614d3503210d366e59fd39234b8469d1b0c990&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3264&amp;height=2448</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo was named in the starting line-up but was hooked after 46 minutes with Al Nassr trailing 2-0. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/08/26/itauma-vs-hrgovic-fight-time-uae-tv-full-card-and-ibf-title-explained/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T03:30:00Z</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>2026-08-26T03:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Itauma vs Hrgovic: Fight time, UAE TV, full card and IBF title explained]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PU4NJXPREVBWNNV4MEQZP7INWM.jpg?auth=3757067523d94e35bfb6e985be4d87a537263327ce22f01006a270d57c71c7ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5900&amp;height=3933</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Moses Itauma, left, and Filip Hrgovic face off ahead of their IBF world title fight. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/08/26/syria-us-terrorism-sanctions-gulf-investment-ahmad-al-shara-bashar-al-assad/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T03:00:00Z</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>2026-08-26T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Another wall comes down for Syria]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TCCXLKN2CBQ4IU57VRZ46KK3CY.jpg?auth=751485ee33d47bc6d874eca6805325f496ec15966dc1cd837b18c27334f273e1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=3776</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Two Syrian artists paint a remainder of a wall of a collapsed building in Al Milan village of Idlib city in Syria. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/26/the-data-will-always-override-how-ai-is-helping-al-kholood-outsmart-saudi-pro-leagues-big-spenders/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T02:58:47.921Z</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>2026-08-26T02:58:47.921Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['The data will always override': How AI is helping Al Kholood outsmart Saudi Pro League’s big spenders]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Q6CHPAY4VVDO7AOQ4SN7RIHO3E.jpg?auth=b81102690e92b96b5c40353c54a7b42bb82e95d86bc78aa24f3996945adbe8e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Kholood uses Teamworks Player ID to find undervalued players whose projected performance matches the squad’s requirements. Getty Images/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/26/uae-school-bus-fees-will-not-increase-emirates-transport/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T02:00:01Z</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>2026-08-26T02:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE school bus operator says rising fuel costs won't be passed on to parents]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YCCONJXGMZFH5FUKA3B37LEUEU.jpg?auth=0b0f771bdadec347d032fd8cce3089e5d3d51d013f0c9e7282e6a708f7277141&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5461</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tariq Al Awadhi, commercial lead for school transport at Emirates Transport, at the company's control centre. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/08/26/raha-beach-hotel-and-spa-review-time-tested-quality/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T01:51:00Z</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>2026-08-26T01:51:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Al Raha Beach Resort and Spa review: Time-tested quality favoured by UAE locals]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7OMRSXG3YJHYRNDPLEXQ5E7SBY.jpg?auth=1904601b2da37bb3b0abf1f094d0493905349ba68858deb8f32e980c32ecac3a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7374&amp;height=4927</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi's Al Raha Beach Resort and Spa stretches along the coast of Al Raha Creek. Photo: Al Raha Beach Hotel and Spa]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/08/26/palestine-gaza-israel-paper-kites/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-26T00:01:00Z</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>2026-08-26T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for August 26, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PJINHN75MVHUVK7ONL7J2M4N5U.jpg?auth=7925f3fc482029d7e578ed12a1dda172aa821268392d0bcef67c8a104995ce51&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/uk/2026/08/25/infant-food-warehouse-in-gaza-destroyed-by-israeli-strike/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T22:26:41.895Z</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>2026-08-25T22:26:41.895Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Infant food warehouse in Gaza destroyed by Israeli strike]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/W4OPDV4YTFGFLPT2EF6LI774QA.jpg?auth=4d2124687693cf05141dee2799bd4bf850be5afd46fc280be768d0334bc8f792&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[None of the nutritional supplements can be used after the warehouse's destruction, Gazan charity Ard El Insan said.  Medical Aid for Palestinians]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/25/barrack-golan-israel-syria-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T22:13:37.939Z</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>2026-08-25T22:13:37.939Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tom Barrack back in the spotlight after Golan Heights comments]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QPXMLMAEENDG3H7LWFLVH5WOGU?auth=81aa15fd0919780c2395a66307cb7cff98e5ee5434e085667723490d4360b7aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2114&amp;height=1189</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tom Barrack speaks during a UN Security Council meeting in March.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/25/openai-chatgpt-hannah-wong-manifesto/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T20:38:43.346Z</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>2026-08-25T20:38:43.346Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Stop with the manifestos', OpenAI's former communications director says ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F6W2DXUDYZABFA2DBXTAZSBJYU.png?auth=a126ab8f5a02db38e0ec3cbe1c763be866785895d7eb1c5a27e451dcab754ae0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2836&amp;height=1548</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hannah Wong, OpenAI's former director of communications, explained why some AI firms were viewed with such distrust. Photo: Clipbook]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/25/dolly-parton-obit/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T20:14:49.105Z</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>2026-08-25T20:14:49.105Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Country music legend Dolly Parton dies aged 80]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V7CHCY6GDBHTHBAPBOB43YV64I?auth=f579b215f52d054979342fcd5f138372cd1a21a1e75e39da1b16436df367dab3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2218&amp;height=1247</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(FILES) Singer-songwriter Dolly Parton performs in concert during her 'Pure & Simple Tour' at the Frank Erwin Center on December 6, 2016, in Austin, Texas.  Legendary US singer-songwriter and country music legend Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80, her family announced on August 25, 2026.  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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/25/global-economy-so-far-resisting-iran-war-energy-shock-imf-chief-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T19:46:56.689Z</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>2026-08-25T19:46:56.689Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Global economy so far resisting Iran war energy shock, IMF chief says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/24C67WVUSVLPLLK7F7AUYSJDL4.jpg?auth=a400a828c265b3d36112929bf8af7dbeffa6075339e472f3702ea4e87c23808d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/25/gecko-robotics-uae-adnoc/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T19:22:34.942Z</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>2026-08-25T19:22:34.942Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Adnoc's approach has made the UAE a 'top five' robotic country, Gecko CEO says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3I57GX4ICFBHBBDCBQG3K3XWEY.png?auth=2629f2ee2d8df04767854ea3594d40a33894dca9a55a0acf71dfc3eadd1b6bc8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1025&amp;height=576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gecko Robotics chief executive Jake Loosararian.  Gecko]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/25/cia-head-ratcliffe-lands-in-moscow-for-meetings/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T18:41:39.087Z</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>2026-08-25T18:41:39.087Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CIA head Ratcliffe makes surprise visit to Moscow for meetings]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PO5LFA3KM7SJL2RFWVF4JOZCHM.jpg?auth=ed7cfb38b5ca8e21304dd3803a94b7d34f2000cc975e0c66c0763c06f7f21e65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3648&amp;height=2436</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump and John Ratcliffe, Director of the CIA, in July.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/25/carrier-pigeon-app-messages-pidge/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T17:28:06.831Z</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>2026-08-25T17:28:06.831Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Carrier Pidge messaging app says 'waiting is the point' ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UF2ZHKGJJ5B4JGXJCD53DQVOOA.png?auth=b3944f6b8f1e8c875d4bbfcdbd9a359cf2b8be131156c38ffb1382d03bd6300c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1742&amp;height=980</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Messages sent with Carrier Pidge sometimes never make it to their destination, in keeping with with the realities of what carrier pigeons once experienced. Photo: Carrier Pidge]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/08/25/syrias-us-terror-delisting-opens-door-to-foreign-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T17:25:07.454Z</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>2026-08-25T17:25:07.454Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria’s US terror delisting opens door to foreign investment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UQWK5MBRBJCUPCC5M7XPYPYCYU.JPG?auth=7d0c4a7e8bc7f5a896ca03707f079e7ee08e4521b06d1fba6c2a40b8daeed174&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syria's economy is projected to record double-digit growth this year. Anadolu]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/25/dubai-police-fake-visa-job-offer-warning/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T17:06:07.187Z</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>2026-08-25T17:06:07.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai Police issue warning over online visa and job scams]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E6X5MYS2UFHAVPBI73RLJKYVYA.jpg?auth=03188df5e9dbaea4234598e8aebae35df1a2944b5f8862bf0a71f20823d2971f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai Police urge the public to be on alert over online visa and employment scams. Pawan Singh / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/25/us-sanctions-threaten-chinas-iranian-oil-lifeline-as-hormuz-blockade-cuts-imports-48/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-25T16:50:03.022Z</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>2026-08-25T16:50:03.022Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US sanctions add pressure to China’s Iranian oil trade as blockades hit shipping]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FCQQ45SZC6WUBKDPIX2IM3N4FQ.jpg?auth=91778dce763d7fb9a752f84cf50c446934b1ad28ca9900f337b2d93548ec8c64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1834&amp;height=1218</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing in May. The two leaders face renewed tensions over China’s role as Iran’s biggest oil buyer. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>