<?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/future/technology/2026/10/13/apple-homeview-language-english-apple-tv/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T14:59:16.263Z</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>2026-10-13T14:59:16.263Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Apple HomeView and Apple TV 4K: What to know about smart hub and updated console]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DRHQF4YZQJEH7JQXQ3MNUEOXIY?auth=f118a97184ce50305eae80f0925b3b503fbe01b290697b63df02054ca89852b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4861&amp;height=2734</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Apple HomeView, which can be wall-mounted or perch on tabletops, will showcase the company's AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/13/new-robot-that-can-prepare-your-meal-in-under-four-minutes-arrives-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T12:40:55.869Z</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>2026-10-13T12:40:55.869Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New robot that can prepare your meal in under four minutes arrives in Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZIUFBSOCN5D6XMQMKWPBL5FRKU.jpg?auth=a1e653bea1d2d1cb8152eed6fd56f6896d3555f2e23007e3415a3e1f4aac6f70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6793&amp;height=4531</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(L-R) Dylan Frayne and Michael Bassler with the CA-1, a fully autonomous, AI-powered robotic kitchen and meal-production system. Photo: Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/13/live-riyadh-drone-attack-saudi-houthis/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T12:27:24.414Z</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>2026-10-13T12:27:24.414Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East latest: Houthis threaten 'painful' response to any attack on Sanaa after coalition warning]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I6CEXGGBMVG47JWPHOVJJ7LKTU.jpg?auth=d03c69506e0fe9ec5176a8b850b488b1d98b18c60bb55f9d0b00937bc1fd1cf3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1649&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[epa13290265 A handout screen grab taken from a video made available by the Houthi-run al-Masirah TV on 08 October 2026 shows a Houthi fighter participating in an offensive against Saudi-backed Yemeni forces in Taiz province, Yemen. Yemen's Houthis claimed to have launched new ballistic missile attacks on several Saudi targets, including the King Khalid Airport in Riyadh, in retaliation for Saudi Arabia's support for Yemeni government forces amid the renewed fighting in the country.  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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/13/president-sheikh-mohamed-receives-phone-call-from-russias-vladimir-putin/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T12:07:39.936Z</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>2026-10-13T12:07:39.936Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed receives phone call from Russia’s Vladimir Putin]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5PFCETZYQBEKFJQJFHZCSPFMXM.jpg?auth=4047dcb63cd2245143072966b2720e09890bf09827ffee17356f1526eacde4a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed and Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on Tuesday]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/13/wwe-crown-jewel-in-riyadh-start-time-matches-tickets-and-how-to-watch-in-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T12:03:59.187Z</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>2026-10-13T12:03:59.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WWE Crown Jewel in Riyadh: Start time, matches, tickets and how to watch in the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/22RE2NLQLZH5NHU23WTK7YKRRE.JPG?auth=aadbd8adab0bd3be18cdbb31754aa2e7942515bf76b6fa5cbe0a627397c95d43&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4176&amp;height=2784</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sami Zayn won his first WWE Championship at Night of Champions in Riyadh in June. He will face Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel on November 7. Photo: WWE]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/13/du-and-etisalat-unveil-new-services-boosting-uae-push-towards-6g/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T12:00:53.924Z</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>2026-10-13T12:00:53.924Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Du and etisalat unveil new services boosting UAE push towards 6G]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FLMM2YHNPVDV7BXFMDTES6ETX4.jpg?auth=0504e17266641bb2593921e11eb8cd5f5c20235fc2fb2b7f2d1496ae8cbca8be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Telecom operators du and etisalat are pushing ahead with plans to help the UAE achieve its 6G ambitions. Photos: du / etisalat]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/10/13/solenn-review-chef-gregoire-berger-first-abu-dhabi-restaurant/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T11:54:32.861Z</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>2026-10-13T11:54:32.861Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Solenn review: Come for the setting, stay for the Wagyu lasagne ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/673PVEQHYJCIJCT2V7ZP6XM3UE.jpeg?auth=8ce92e39d03b66fd29da9de7eab1eda1e1e6ccbdbac00a602f644301ec2cf4f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=9465&amp;height=6310</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The extensive menu at Solenn offers plenty of choice. Photo: Solenn]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/13/sheikha-shamma-bint-sultan-appointed-wef-executive-fellow-for-science-and-innovation/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T11:40:48.26Z</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>2026-10-13T11:40:48.26Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan appointed WEF executive fellow for science and innovation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2WXYGBRWB5BNPNT3IP53ULAO5E.jpg?auth=56569ba1a7036f94528872c3d426cc268ba73e3d7e422976cb45844e8cc8727b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3164&amp;height=1780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan said she was looking forward to using the new platform to help more people. Photo: UAE Mission to the UN]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/13/uae-food-aid-reaches-gaza-through-ahmed-bin-rashid-humanitarian-bridge/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T11:16:51.403Z</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>2026-10-13T11:16:51.403Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE food aid reaches Gaza through Ahmed bin Rashid Humanitarian Bridge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LQRPJ7HPMZDPVAJBM2M6IAYVFE.jpeg?auth=b9027e99e917cc241dfa885a5ead9b0603ee1586944cd3358c406dd402009890&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1008&amp;height=756</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Food aid from the UAE has entered Gaza through the Rafah crossing from Egypt. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/13/imf-urges-uk-to-stay-course-on-deficit-reduction/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T10:34:36.894Z</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>2026-10-13T10:34:36.894Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IMF warns UK of risk of inflation ahead of government’s first budget]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YGGRZ4RQLPNSPMO5WPUYLOOQ3I.jpg?auth=f33a8d11616c0e969dc647ee0b53bd71af41da8adeea5466ea11513877e8effb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6040&amp;height=4104</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A shopper at a Tesco supermarket in London. Inflation in Britain is expected to climb to 3.3 per cent this year. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/10/13/f1-confirms-10-year-deal-for-african-grand-prix-held-in-rwanda-from-early-2030s/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T09:59:43.513Z</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>2026-10-13T09:59:43.513Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[F1 announces 10-year deal for African Grand Prix in Rwanda from 'early 2030s']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/74OOVKXSZ2QKQ4TOH76GZHG6VE.jpg?auth=2c5c41049e7fd80008939e7851e5ecb5cacc388ed878addb05b840cf03a0742c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3339&amp;height=2226</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton has long advocated for a Grand Prix to be held in Africa. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/13/qatars-government-revenue-fell-42-in-first-half-due-to-iran-war-emir-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T09:19:05.451Z</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>2026-10-13T09:19:05.451Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qatar's government revenue fell 42% in first half due to Iran war, Emir says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5TTV4NZNDRDL5IW6IVBPKAC4EQ.JPG?auth=a214847ccfb7d9305278faa64e509791ce553f404de24596deb18e8f91253af4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1122&amp;height=631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim said measures taken before the war have helped the country absorb the economic fallout. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/13/dubai-inflation-eases-even-as-fuel-costs-rise/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T08:58:36.83Z</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>2026-10-13T08:58:36.83Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai inflation eases even as fuel costs rise ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OW4CMFEMFBLUD5N4FX5JIQMY3A.jpg?auth=81e4378206832b065ab174e8db3b066e8e15b4972fc421d944ea72165787e0ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2642</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Arabian Travel Market event in Dubai in September. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/10/13/tiny-dragons-of-darjeeling-how-a-small-community-became-the-last-hope-for-the-himalayan-salamander/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T08:43:54.063Z</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>2026-10-13T08:43:54.063Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tiny dragons of Darjeeling: How a small community became the last hope for the Himalayan salamander]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/U73FVSBMB5AFVLVO4AOYTPHE2U.png?auth=1516e7ec5df8f74f353945628b2bd0fa2c9721e602d771929df8bd77130fd7e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2528&amp;height=1686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Himalayan salamander lives in mountain ponds and grows up to 20cm long. Photo: Rahul Shankar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/13/iran-accused-of-waging-systematic-campaign-against-uk/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T08:27:29.015Z</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>2026-10-13T08:27:29.015Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran accused of waging 'systematic campaign' against UK]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/K24NOA63JAVZYHCNZR2SH3LZF4.jpg?auth=ff1a51b561c3f8c8c87ed3f1917ff3a8bf53598a3eb9379dd37ae270a3bf584f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4612&amp;height=3348</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US B-1 Lancer bombers at RAF Fairford, an airbase where Iran has been linked to an alleged terror plot. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/13/manus-on-markets-imf-warns-of-global-economic-risks-as-gulf-recovery-hinges-on-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T08:26:11.331Z</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>2026-10-13T08:26:11.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Manus on Markets: IMF warns of global economic risks as Gulf recovery hinges on Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4KFW5DOVJVCPVIPUCT53EWOSLA.jpg?auth=c8a31f4f607e8ef7f0ac6b1d3561459dbf9e42203cff55281796697f68a686a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[IMF warns of global economic risks as Gulf recovery hinges on Hormuz]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/13/egypt-and-sudan-investigate-after-two-egyptians-shot-dead-in-khartoum/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T07:56:13.813Z</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>2026-10-13T07:56:13.813Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt and Sudan investigate after two Egyptians shot dead in Khartoum]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X74LCP6PABFQPIYJMXLM7QLRNM.jpg?auth=17bbf2fdb049cfd83d34fb03922753fd6a19a41d3eef0281d5c01d14d813a7d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2473</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Workers crush ore containing gold at a small-scale milling operation outside Atbara, Sudan. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/13/dubai-plans-new-underground-transport-network/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-13T07:52:32.721Z</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>2026-10-13T07:52:32.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai plans new underground transport network]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3SWQUZ62IFHP3BEDZNUIC4V56Y.jpg?auth=34d78d9526c168adacf52d28c8a5aea571701972149ca11588f4054b3ed5a4dc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1924&amp;height=1076</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai's proposed integrated underground system is part of wider efforts to reshape mobility above and below ground. 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Middle East Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/12/iran-smells-weakness-burnham-challenged-over-irgc-after-airbase-plot/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T16:45:34.349Z</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>2026-10-12T16:45:34.349Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Iran smells weakness’: Burnham challenged over IRGC after airbase plot ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TH5J2DF5W5FXPGNBJLIK7DADKQ.jpg?auth=4a087537c788072dfaf0ba68333f47d29a7327ddf9d991cfaed6f040e1a7b188&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Conservative MP Oliver Dowden. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/12/britain-faces-sharp-energy-squeeze-as-european-gas-prices-jump-150-this-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T15:17:46.555Z</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>2026-10-12T15:17:46.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Britain faces looming energy crisis as gas reserves dwindle]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2KCCHRTR3C3IHILSZA46ET72W4.jpg?auth=55ea96c2d0410ddb77671c638a9f1cc03a7fae74321ad8593ef9a141c458e910&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5280&amp;height=2970</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Birmingham, England. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/10/12/riyadh-airport-closure-emirates-etihad-flights/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T13:33:59.16Z</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>2026-10-12T13:33:59.16Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Riyadh airport closure: Etihad cancels flights until October 19]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IIANQ2LKTBGU5DTAUZMOA4PNOE.jpg?auth=fb20bd71b77b65f7fea230435b0ff4f526193d10b92f9b3e879c8de3f25fa2d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5760&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flights to and from Riyadh have been cancelled owing to the Houthi strikes. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/12/lebanons-dark-history-of-assassinations-raised-after-half-tonne-of-explosives-seized/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T13:09:42.373Z</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>2026-10-12T13:09:42.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon's dark history of assassinations raised after half tonne of explosives seized ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3RMJXTGPOV6BPR5G3MKM6OKH5I.jpg?auth=372b5f87925e5c541d41981733ba835f64424df03533f8d59f7f3df3ca255777&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2050&amp;height=1367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The aftermath of the explosion in Beirut on February 14, 2005, that killed the Lebanese prime minister Rafic Hariri. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/12/are-pakistan-turning-over-a-new-leaf-in-t20-cricket/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T12:18:16.404Z</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>2026-10-12T12:18:16.404Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Are Pakistan turning over a new leaf in T20 cricket?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QAY2BXU6GCET3W36HRTQOLJFOM.jpg?auth=a6249782ce87fcab8a34048ccac0fbb118abb712b39567135764ab7d9965a7fb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan's captain Sahibzada Farhan, left, and Maaz Sadaqat during the second T20 against Sri Lanka at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 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Supplied Image]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/12/us-says-hormuz-oil-flows-recover-to-14-million-bpd-despite-saudi-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T10:53:54.988Z</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>2026-10-12T10:53:54.988Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US says Hormuz oil flows recover to 14 million bpd despite Saudi attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XUUP5GMT5TOVFCQOG62ZARWW34.jpg?auth=5759519e320f752ef0cb40848eea6ca59135c714cf9b19adfacc4d97491f9d2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Energy secretary Chris Wright said Gulf oil flows have recovered to as much as 90 per cent of prewar levels. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/10/12/uae-wealth-set-to-hit-6-trillion-in-2030-despite-short-term-war-volatility/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T10:50:59.119Z</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>2026-10-12T10:50:59.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE wealth set to hit $6 trillion in 2030 despite short-term war volatility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YMWKGPN7OLILOMMCOU6RCNY6B4.jpg?auth=60264ba1056febcedeb815250784e5ba4e5fe94a390b1140d8a7efb2a976fea6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5269&amp;height=3513</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai and Abu Dhabi remain a magnet for the ultra-wealthy and for global wealth managers. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/12/being-allowed-to-leave-does-not-erase-injustice-former-dubai-resident-leaves-iraq-after-years-of-detention/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T10:36:47.926Z</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>2026-10-12T10:36:47.926Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Being allowed to leave does not erase injustice': Former Dubai resident leaves Iraq after years of detention]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4FRZ77CTE5GOXONVFOOPWBHTTM.JPG?auth=3418798fc6b2aa2336d9420ef7409111ad3a585218d83e180c8b24b5f60f0a78&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2865</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former Dubai resident Robert Pether speaks about being allowed to leave Iraq during a press conference in Dublin on Monday. PA via Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/12/why-trumps-russia-ukraine-energy-ceasefire-may-offer-oil-markets-little-relief/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T10:22:44.339Z</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>2026-10-12T10:22:44.339Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why Trump’s Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire may offer oil markets little relief]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OZHUKMFKOD27OTQNDPZMGF5PAY.jpg?auth=56393eeee0c280ed7bf11463fb3f966da6be739e1ce6673c52e189449fd5ff00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2970&amp;height=2187</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises from an oil refinery in Moscow after a reported Ukrainian drone strike. Attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have curtailed fuel exports, limiting the potential effect of a proposed energy ceasefire. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/12/mep-raphael-glucksmann-wins-centre-left-primary-to-run-for-french-presidency/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T09:39:38.384Z</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>2026-10-12T09:39:38.384Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[MEP Raphael Glucksmann wins centre-left primary to run for French presidency]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7EE5DEZEHXPRLLIMH5Q4LTOMJI.jpg?auth=3f7e6da2e109ba03f0f1284c95efaa0648bfbe049974c9d5eab15172ff2c3077&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4566&amp;height=3044</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Raphael Glucksmann, European MP and Place Publique co-president, won with 66% of the vote. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/12/uae-approves-2027-2029-budget-with-dh2925bn-in-spending/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T09:37:59.728Z</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>2026-10-12T09:37:59.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE approves 2027-2029 budget with Dh292.5bn in spending]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T2AS5BPOFJHFJGM7BRI3YU3ZI4.jpg?auth=cebeed1b8f35d5c734e7f36e5113b254c54e4d894fc2535657dcf4a8a9453305&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Education, health, housing, social services, and quality of life remain priorities in the budget. Photo: Property Finder]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/12/saudi-arabia-says-oil-supply-to-continue-to-flow-despite-riyadh-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T08:45:18.544Z</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>2026-10-12T08:45:18.544Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia says oil supply to continue to flow despite Riyadh attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/O5NV2DZ2ZBFK3IGPAUMJ3QRW3I.jpeg?auth=43dac8fb406db2db0e70d9137414f8b13953c1da86920a8566f9cdc91a20527f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4389&amp;height=3135</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman Al Saud addresses the 25th WPC Energy Congress held in Riyadh on October 12, 2026. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/10/12/oman-aims-to-launch-new-international-financial-centre-by-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T08:21:13.282Z</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>2026-10-12T08:21:13.282Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oman aims to launch new international financial centre by 2027]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OJQOAQVYEM556YY37VYBJHLJJI.jpg?auth=9d9e09e85d514bc2be1cf259fea57656862dff2fd24e4f6feeb4430589b3469d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Muscat coastline. IFC Oman has been boosting its international outreach ahead of the launch of the financial centre. Silvia Razgova / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/12/at-least-72-sudanese-gold-miners-killed-in-strike-blamed-on-egypt/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-12T08:15:46.649Z</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>2026-10-12T08:15:46.649Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dozens of gold miners killed in Sudan strike, rights and political groups say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OSDQDIK5BNFJ5HPLGHBN5CIWUQ?auth=ab83ed79ab6981171812e2d193e8ca8019bf014ef36206f44749b5f2e108dae0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3800&amp;height=2138</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sudanese gather at the site of the strike on a northern mining area. 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More than 15,000 International financial policymakers, Central Bank governors, and development leaders including Finance Ministers from 191 countries are gathering in Thailand for the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings to discuss the global economic outlook and financial stability.   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