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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/06/indian-seafarers-permitted-to-transit-strait-of-hormuz-with-security-measures-in-place/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T11:48:25.373Z</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>2026-08-06T11:48:25.373Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Indian seafarers permitted to transit Strait of Hormuz, with security measures in place]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZOPVOZY43QDCAYM2XVQMHIP52M.jpg?auth=ad011ab4cd0101cc39866cecd1e46cf4c829e284971f0da826b815ceeda352c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3402&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels anchored in the Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab, Oman. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/arab-and-islamic-countries-condemn-israeli-violations-in-gaza-and-urge-action-to-preserve-ceasefire-plan/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T11:43:04.99Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-06T11:43:04.99Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israeli violations in Gaza and urge action to preserve ceasefire plan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EPRGPAHTI2EKYFC4FUR6EPRV4Q.jpg?auth=65f44913ca1a3421e7fe401d6be561f2e63506694bcc7bb771dde41a11270b00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3799</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Palestinians at the scene of an Israeli strike on a vehicle in Gaza city. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/turkey-and-syria-pledge-closer-defence-and-counter-terrorism-ties/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T11:26:29.509Z</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>2026-08-06T11:26:29.509Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turkey and Syria pledge closer defence and counter-terrorism ties]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KYBOZDM3VNBOXD4B73UXDZXZHY.jpg?auth=056d8b112d185ebfac474148f46b7a259158e17792d8d702e724e74eabb921fc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=713</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan in Ankara. Photo: Sana ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/08/06/saudi-led-maritime-defence-alliance-appoints-commander-as-membership-grows/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T11:25:57.909Z</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>2026-08-06T11:25:57.909Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia names commander of multinational maritime defence alliance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KMXSAO76Y5CDZIHRR4MSY52DAU.jpg?auth=c5bb27983ef42eb77f51a547a1bd5d0f3a2eeeed6d9c336974b77ec9443ff257&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1152</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Admiral Abdullah Al Shehri will oversee the alliance's joint naval command, co-ordinate planning and supervise operations. SPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/un-alarmed-by-rise-in-executions-and-death-sentences-in-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T10:55:07.902Z</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>2026-08-06T10:55:07.902Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UN alarmed by rise in executions and death sentences in Iran]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OFOEHAQQOBGIDNVX5RQYFVM6GI.jpg?auth=a9d8bbf2fa2212d4adbb38ede42490f6108905311a15ae33684abad91f6ac7b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5616</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[January protests in Iran were triggered by worsening living conditions that expanded into broader demands for political change. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/08/06/dubais-1bn-trump-tower-moves-forward-as-key-contract-issued/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T10:50:15.973Z</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>2026-08-06T10:50:15.973Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai's $1bn Trump tower moves forward as key contract issued]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OG4H74TZXZGCXKP2MIAHJHPXMI.jpg?auth=d77edb2c1400be33f86a67ed283a91371b1bca8c84c1ebd38dc7f270a52212e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2553&amp;height=1488</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Trump International Hotel and Tower in Dubai will be nearly 350 metres tall with 80 floors. Photo: Dar Global]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2026/08/06/sandstorm-playgrounds-abu-dhabi-manarat-al-saadiyat/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T09:31:31.639Z</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>2026-08-06T09:31:31.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sandstorm Playgrounds: New Abu Dhabi festival celebrates comics, gaming and cosplay]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JEZNIFMSM5FBFCSWR52SRMPPF4.jpg?auth=e46338ebf754ce21dd3897421c020ee1c9ee6cbfe6e9bf4c186054bf8e4b6e26&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Comic-book connoisseurs heading to Sandstorm Playgrounds can access rare items, enter competitions and meet artists. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/08/06/ceuta-seeks-transfer-of-more-than-1000-child-migrants-to-mainland-spain/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T09:20:08.083Z</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>2026-08-06T09:20:08.083Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Basically impossible' to expel more than 1,000 child migrants after mass arrivals, says Ceuta mayor ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FGUXNKE5DHREHI6A6ZB7KY3FQA.jpg?auth=ffe62f162a607bc235eeb8935657c552391553782e7768f43e5f1aa4c9b48f94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An unaccompanied migrant minor from Morocco is escorted by Spanish security forces in Ceuta, Spain. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/08/06/emirates-etihad-bahrain-kuwait-cancellations-us-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T09:14:29.124Z</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>2026-08-06T09:14:29.124Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Etihad and Qatar Airways to resume flights to Bahrain and Kuwait ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3VGAUT6FO5GJ7NOPWFKFH65RFQ.jpg?auth=4c419316cafa5b4cd3e95cd6849451b6cd4acfb7a30b508985e3825a3760b1d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1047&amp;height=589</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar Airways will resume daily services to Kuwait, Bahrain and Erbil from August 8. Photo: Qatar Airways]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/disarm-by-september-30-or-face-terrorism-charges-iraqi-leadership-warns-iran-backed-militias/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T08:52:26.399Z</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>2026-08-06T08:52:26.399Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Disarm by September 30 or face terrorism charges, Iraqi leadership warns Iran-backed militias]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FNWVUFFTVFCI7CZNWNE6V5TZAA.jpg?auth=6bdd58c4de1a85d71c96707300d080b15a10e3d430b1c27c1d22744de4650c9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1306</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi brought together the State Administration Coalition. Photo: Iraqi Prime Minister's Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/06/dh19-million-in-fines-issued-and-9400-numbers-disconnected-for-telemarketing-violations/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T08:35:16.003Z</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>2026-08-06T08:35:16.003Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dh19 million in fines and 9,400 numbers disconnected for cold-calling violations ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4ARUVEILONBU3CKIFK46QG64DU.jpg?auth=4498b5346020576092f7231347b7a3f3e1c5783ce0f0d5707f100b1705fdaa84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4068&amp;height=2621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People can join the Do Not Call Registry and are encouraged to report spam callers]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/06/atletico-madrid-salary-guide-202627-julian-alvarez-and-jan-oblak-among-top-earners/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T08:00:46.963Z</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>2026-08-06T08:00:46.963Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid salary guide 2026/27: Julian Alvarez and Jan Oblak among top earners]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ONP523GQ7RHBDIXG4CXCB7QGEQ.jpg?auth=0cd83e0bab41965e951bb39235ae0f4b07a4d27c2926bd75624c71080ba03597&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4208&amp;height=2367</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sorloth, left, and Matteo Ruggeri during training in Madrid. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/live-israel-lebanon/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T07:30:59.961Z</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>2026-08-06T07:30:59.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Two Israeli reserve soldiers killed in southern Lebanon, military says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NCR4O7P6PTZA5M6DLFPZJACXPI.jpg?auth=0e96e1cfe8aea361b4829fc09eab00ad14474ac5b686429bc74ffd5305bee6ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3494&amp;height=2329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damage and destroyed terrain in the area surrounding Belfort Castle (L, rear), as seen from Zawtar al-Gharbiyah, Nabatieh Governorate, southern Lebanon, 31 July 2026, following a US-brokered security agreement between Lebanon and Israel.  Crews returned to the town to conduct cleanup operations and evaluate structural damage after the area was designated as one of the initial 'pilot zones' for Lebanese Armed Forces deployment and phased Israeli military withdrawal.   EPA / STRINGER]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/08/06/lebanon-violence-hormuz-breakthrough-hopes-and-salahs-trabzonspor-move/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T07:08:07.142Z</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>2026-08-06T07:08:07.142Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon violence, Hormuz breakthrough hopes and Salah's Trabzonspor move]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KS3ZU7CN5GPG6WBTLT5FLXLG7Q.jpg?auth=03f0c470c8cb6ff9ddc77f4cd5e279867db8548d019b5f365f89eb44ba0c93e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3012&amp;height=1658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises from a hill following Israeli air strikes, after the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the village of Mansouri, Lebanon, August 5, 2026 in this screengrab obtained from social media.  Social Media/via REUTERS  THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.  MANDATORY CREDIT.  NO RESALES.  NO ARCHIVES.   Verification lines: Reuters verified the location by the building position, terrain and trees which matched archive and satellite imagery of the area.  The shape of the mountains matched the topography mapping of the area.  Coordinates of the hill close to the strike are 33. 17144785070804, 35. 2288101539039.  The date was verified by an Israeli military statement indicating they were conducting precise strikes in southern Lebanon on August 5.  NASA Firms detected thermal activity in the area on August 5.  The Israeli military issued an evacuation warning to the village of Mansouri. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/two-israeli-soldiers-one-lebanese-killed-as-rome-talks-face-new-strain/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T06:41:01.768Z</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>2026-08-06T06:41:01.768Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel launches massive strikes on south Lebanon after soldier deaths as Rome talks face new strain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y2DUGE7CJBDYDO6W5EI5DWTTJE.gif?auth=fd2a6c88e25ab73f9354c4a0c0d0287483dd0314e6cbe096bfccb1c07031d15f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=563</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/08/06/from-sharjah-to-lords-ahmed-raza-fulfils-dream-of-competing-at-home-of-cricket/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:54:15.208Z</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>2026-08-06T05:54:15.208Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Sharjah to Lord’s: Ahmed Raza fulfils dream of competing at home of cricket ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5CY6FMFQTZHLZPTPNMSRRQ5QKI.jpg?auth=5b6334a83749f400069fbe9d4ef62580b382aa35a67e54385bc52caba2e083b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5221&amp;height=2937</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ahmed Raza on the Coaching team of Southern Brave in the Hundred at Lords. Rob Greig for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/communication-with-iranian-supreme-leader-very-difficult-pezeshkian-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:51:08.147Z</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>2026-08-06T05:51:08.147Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Communication with Iranian supreme leader 'very difficult', Pezeshkian says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ROYJT4RTYFB55JRUKYGLLRIZLM.jpg?auth=9259da2e0308f566605defed6f897ea0f01262684bf17e2ff22d05aa50bd64e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since he came to power. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/06/syrias-deir-ezzor-airport-reopens-after-14-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:44:53.136Z</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>2026-08-06T05:44:53.136Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria's Deir Ezzor airport reopens after 14 years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D7GTIAUALJCO5AZC2OKYVYNQ6U.jpg?auth=02a9051322cb8d11a32f9d671e46437a6d5c6f1e92b0c90e137fb3176c51b3a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Deir Ezzor International Airport receives the first domestic flight for Syrian Airlines coming from Damascus International Airport. Photo: General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport - Syria]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/06/oil-slips-back-below-80-while-gold-touches-seven-week-high-on-hopes-of-hormuz-reopening/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:03:37.224Z</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>2026-08-06T05:03:37.224Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil swings back above $80 and gold rises to seven-week high on hopes of Hormuz reopening]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XWTTS43HHKBW4TOABT35ITBAFQ.jpg?auth=9e5060c0bbea10c2e080896b2824e02ad36e19637402df1f37d50f009038e53d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4952&amp;height=2902</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brent, the benchmark for two-thirds of the world's oil, was at $80.83 a barrel at 6.24pm UAE time on Thursday. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/climate/2026/08/06/harvesting-rainwater-from-rooftops-could-help-cities-stay-cool/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:00:01Z</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>2026-08-06T05:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could help cities stay cool]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NJROBSLU3BDGDIZZOKCKELY4HQ.png?auth=74cba2ab3b0dbec5c40f5fe2d16caeb5d53f79e48a494fa17601aca92f624f88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Using Tokyo as an example, researchers say collecting rainwater to spray on rooftops during hot weather could reduce air conditioning use. Adobe]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/06/the-uaes-best-defence-in-a-stress-test-is-its-open-market/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T05:00:00Z</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>2026-08-06T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The UAE's best defence in a stress test is its open market]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2H5RR6HJ2ZDFZPNY5MZ67XBCUU.JPG?auth=8c4aba9cb0f97d3dfd1d21c71b69bd4a378ca44a173eac6b26b40d21ce5fb713&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4092&amp;height=2302</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai is one of the world's pre-eminent financial centres. Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/06/fifa-acknowledges-errors-but-gianni-infantino-remains-president/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T04:42:36.668Z</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>2026-08-06T04:42:36.668Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fifa acknowledges 'errors' but Gianni Infantino remains president]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZYV3LOQ3ABC6LCLWWBUA6FJBVQ.jpg?auth=7e2db875599e0e4920f76bb3f7e3fab50c8638e8b7c2e22595d5578fd281b65c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fifa president Gianni Infantino with Fifa Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom at a Women's Africa Cup of Nations match between Malawi and Zambia in Rabat. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/asia/2026/08/06/bangladeshs-ousted-leader-sheikh-hasina-vows-to-return-despite-threat/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T03:27:40.032Z</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>2026-08-06T03:27:40.032Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ousted Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Hasina vows to return despite threat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/55753ATKVVGO5DKBIDQUIHVK7M.jpg?auth=257d91c258d8b766d85fa6b2c1eec9ce31079d640b7923f0cf8f6e8ec6ff3214&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2580&amp;height=1720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hasina has been living in exile in India since fleeing her country in August 2024. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/06/matthias-jaissles-newcastle-in-tray-guimaraes-exit-toney-time-and-liverpool-test/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T03:00:00Z</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>2026-08-06T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Matthias Jaissle's Newcastle in-tray: Guimaraes exit, Toney time and Liverpool test]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MURVELZR4DJCTYL7RW324HML6Q.jpg?auth=611077a8641d654c86c01ef5c3b786669badded2b46dd2ded9f59a307e65b72c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7571&amp;height=5047</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Matthias Jaissle has officially joined Newcastle. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/08/06/uae-economy-gdp-iran-war-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T03:00:00Z</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>2026-08-06T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE recovery shows fortitude must be built in advance]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5HPS7FELRBBZ7JYPM2KJ4JPCOI.jpg?auth=ef74ca63a1e57c08d4dc92f39f373c4f28ba6fc758de9efb0e7b052d00da692a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5487&amp;height=3658</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The underlying reality is that the UAE remains a stable place to live and work. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/08/06/abu-dhabi-trip-top-travel/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T02:45:24.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-06T02:45:24.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qasr Al Watan named among world’s top 100 travel spots for 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YMGT2WR5UFAULFKXH54LAXC7VY.jpg?auth=e30ec7e8e53d3cd668aa2b8e6aa5241c34ea29a539a89cd68f5243e13fc9eaba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1591&amp;height=1061</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Barza can accommodate up to 300 guests, reflecting the traditional role of the majlis as a place for discussion and consultation. Photo: Qasr Al Watan]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/08/06/taus-makhacheva-turns-gossip-into-movement-at-the-uae-pavilion-in-venice/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T02:01:00Z</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>2026-08-06T02:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Taus Makhacheva turns gossip into movement at the UAE Pavilion in Venice]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/L76LFGZNSFGYTJKCJPPX5TXAT4.jpg?auth=db778e64299cb1a0ffbc3d675c91dd234ef37b16cbe0bb0b3ffa77e4bf1e74b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4107&amp;height=3080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A performer in Taus Makhacheva’s And What Did You Say? (2026) uses movement and objects to explore how gossip enters the body, changes shape and passes between people. Photo: National Pavilion UAE]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/08/06/spacex-rocket-moon/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-06T00:01:00Z</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>2026-08-06T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for August 6, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2HHOT3D64BHYHLBAYPJEAL3VBA.jpeg?auth=495aaeb84c45ede20a3dbccd7ca572f29f338422b078e092ef4fcf3fd60472cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2244&amp;height=1311</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/05/us-senator-urges-action-on-muslim-brotherhood-influence-operations/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T23:45:32.665Z</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>2026-08-05T23:45:32.665Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US senator urges action on Muslim Brotherhood influence operations ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XF64SLYE6RGGPR4A4DGVO7J5HU.jpg?auth=d71df2508daf021c2e1c087b2bdfb1f1d73edb8133ff4e658c3bb2d6c3b95a86&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5667&amp;height=3778</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Republican Senator Ted Cruz of Texas.  Getty Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/health/2026/08/05/scientists-identify-three-things-to-avoid-in-middle-age-to-stave-off-dementia/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T20:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T20:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Scientists identify three things to avoid in middle age to stave off dementia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KBG4IDKQQJFHHIGGYEXLZVZZL4.jpeg?auth=13dea7f683e340fe4e107ae007066a52a5b20d38d82abe10cecf03d1b88c7d5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Figures show that 42 per cent of Americans develop the condition at some time after the age of 55. Adobe]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/saudi-and-iraqi-ministers-meet-to-smooth-over-drone-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T19:00:15.765Z</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>2026-08-05T19:00:15.765Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi and Iraqi ministers meet to smooth over drone attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/64BGU3N7IVBPRBCBPR75OIMRT4.jpg?auth=9eafb1c414bc34de0659c92eea188d2125f00f32f442203df67c32661aa4da64&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraq's Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan in Jordan.  Saudi Foreign Ministry ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/isis-remains-serious-threat-despite-years-of-global-counterterrorism-un-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T17:20:16.631Z</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>2026-08-05T17:20:16.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[ISIS remains serious threat despite years of global counterterrorism, UN warns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7HEC4WRK5RC6XPTX2UFSNBYETU.jpg?auth=cf4d1b4db87186facad9fa3e3ed48780ed11eb5d1f7fca26f2fc3d5231a26bd5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5100&amp;height=3182</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ISIS has 'adapted to military pressure by relying on resilient regional affiliates operating across conflict zones'. Photo: Pictures from History]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/05/us-removes-sanctions-from-fly-baghdad-after-airline-accused-of-irgc-ties/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T17:11:07.475Z</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>2026-08-05T17:11:07.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US removes sanctions from Fly Baghdad after airline accused of IRGC ties]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6RYI7AINXFFRLEAF3EOJYJOPE4.jpg?auth=9d8595e6a6120a15e951f252c9a7776b9d6995665560a1dcc895bd7480e424e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3333&amp;height=2222</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The US removed Iraq's Fly Baghdad airline from its sanctions list, according to a Treasury department notice. Photo: FlyBaghdad]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/israeli-military-releases-investigation-on-disputed-west-bank-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T17:08:29.897Z</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>2026-08-05T17:08:29.897Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli military releases investigation into disputed West Bank attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LKCOC2SLZFGSZH2SANQANLJHX4.jpg?auth=fc2a71388a71156b8ebc56f85feba41b7e67b5f37a18897f4efad74e179a7bbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli soldiers patrol the Palestinian village of Tel the day after the confrontation. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/dh80-million-dubai-creek-lights-project-to-illuminate-areas-rich-history/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T16:32:08.812Z</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>2026-08-05T16:32:08.812Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dh80 million Dubai Creek Lights project to illuminate area's history]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A55KM3HC7ZCCDDAYRP6GZQWLTI.JPG?auth=92348215f70438d055dce2ec47ef2f1bee09f830fd564eba74fdf9392186fec2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=3264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dubai Creek Lights Project will celebrate the area's vibrant past and traditions. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/05/brent-oil-back-above-80-after-houthi-attack-on-saudi-tanker/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T16:07:50.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T16:07:50.741Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Brent oil back above $80 after Houthi attack on Saudi tanker]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GFKGTFERJPQRZJUXG62FI323VE.jpg?auth=12a899427dca643fb1d14c54073a147a941a90ff751a725f519f25f301fe2830&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A commercial vessel off Yemen's Hanish Island in the Red Sea. Tensions remain high in the waterway as Houthi rebels threaten to attack Saudi-linked ships. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/african-rights-groups-launch-sudan-coalition-to-support-civilian-rule/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T15:58:52.005Z</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>2026-08-05T15:58:52.005Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[African rights groups launch Sudan Coalition to support civilian rule ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XI2OZFFLG7US6FQ672BDBNACCM.jpg?auth=b3c834f880a02da0df11f4e8d985be2779d84a86c70885030185c74d2581dfa1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=16320&amp;height=10880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The wreckage of a lorry after an RSF attack on a city in North Kordofan state in Sudan. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/new-passport-centres-for-indians-in-uae-to-save-money-and-time-says-consul-general-in-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T15:55:10.169Z</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>2026-08-05T15:55:10.169Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New passport centres for Indians in UAE to save money and time, says consul general in Dubai]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RRJFR4K6CRA4JEYNW4ASWTVAEQ.jpg?auth=df87d46a89eca5ab25d81c51e4760d0e33b16b5f90d21a6dc22145a30280c2ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1066</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Vishnu Vardhan Reddy is determined to improve passport services for Indian citizens. Photo: Consulate General of India in Dubai]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/05/eight-uk-charities-investigated-over-alleged-funding-of-illegal-israeli-settlements/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T15:35:39.779Z</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>2026-08-05T15:35:39.779Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Eight UK charities investigated over alleged funding of illegal Israeli settlements ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BIY7JY6O4RFQZDBMQRTL4HZGIE.jpg?auth=362bd7da013c4d7ed93c4d1c496a450264a3d632b904561616902d626dc5154c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Construction work in illegal Israeli settlements. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/05/abu-dhabis-ihc-posts-more-than-200-jump-in-second-quarter-profit-to-35bn/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T15:01:41.674Z</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>2026-08-05T15:01:41.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi's IHC posts more than 200% jump in second quarter profit to $3.5bn]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6VUEHFQPRJCATKJBAOF7IBDEBY.jpg?auth=ba40e290542bf67198833be4ad3b9e1fc6ce0f0876a159f884a1bc56bd0d76a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5997&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[International Holding Company says its first-half performance was the result of 'disciplined capital allocation and active portfolio management'. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/dubais-salik-reports-gradual-rebound-after-40-million-fewer-journeys-in-first-half-of-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T15:00:25.674Z</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>2026-08-05T15:00:25.674Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai's Salik reports 'gradual rebound' after 40 million fewer journeys in first half of year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2JLSLTD7FRCSVCE5SP4WRM4UJ4.jpg?auth=d2badff7d9a2f38f30c4c495b53e0b6ed3c8f2d241246090f0752a7803a93a8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3646&amp;height=2345</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai's Salik recorded a decline in revenue and profits as the Iran war impacted traffic levels in the city. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/pkk-leader-abdullah-ocalan-to-stay-in-jail-despite-turkish-amnesty/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T14:03:27.659Z</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>2026-08-05T14:03:27.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[PKK leader Abdullah Ocalan to stay in jail despite Turkish amnesty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AF7BUH2A7TIP2V5ZWHJW2JUIVM.jpg?auth=d5cfeee20681b7d2b3e1548cccbe3a2c3d7236141df6f49a9b3062fbd3ce00b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of Abdullah Ocalan wave flags during a protest in Belgium. The PKK leader called on militants to lay down arms last year. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/05/iran-hormuz-us-oman-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T14:00:00Z</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>2026-08-05T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Is the US in danger of rushing into a deal that gives Iran too much?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E2RDWH5JV3QCDPJ2KSSPDEDZGA.jpg?auth=cfa63e137525e5a77c4637e35c70a2440b7873f5b456eec46dcc204ce6d9f914&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5555&amp;height=3578</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tensions between Iran and the US over the Strait of Hormuz continue. Mr Trump has repeated his threat that Iran would be 'hit very hard' if the strait is not open. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/05/abdul-el-sayed-michigan/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T13:58:52.901Z</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>2026-08-05T13:58:52.901Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pro-Palestinian progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan's Democratic Senate primary]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KXB3KEYBLVDNVEWRCAL5OKX2LE.jpg?auth=f46ddc195a9bc30758cf07b8add9fae54d55af684c6df20625524fdaa4ce0bfd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4140&amp;height=2760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul El-Sayed won a Michigan Senate primary election against centrist Democrat Haley Stevens. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/uae-food-price-tracking-platform-to-expand-after-receiving-1450-daily-visits/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T13:53:35.171Z</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>2026-08-05T13:53:35.171Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE food price-tracking platform to expand after receiving 1,450 daily visits]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/55BMYX7JKFGPFGUPRGDXPJPILU.jpg?auth=c42d39a529f67d8b6debc4c538135b5422073dde31e6c62bcd13c85a5080b7fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5763&amp;height=3842</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE is monitoring the prices of essential food items across the country. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/05/israeli-army-strikes-southern-lebanon-in-response-to-alleged-ceasefire-breach-by-hezbollah/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T13:23:36.503Z</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>2026-08-05T13:23:36.503Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon in response to alleged ceasefire breach by Hezbollah]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y2DUGE7CJBDYDO6W5EI5DWTTJE.gif?auth=fd2a6c88e25ab73f9354c4a0c0d0287483dd0314e6cbe096bfccb1c07031d15f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli army strikes southern Lebanon in response to alleged ceasefire breach by Hezbollah]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/dubai-claims-second-place-in-global-ranking-of-cities-using-ai-to-improve-quality-of-life/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T12:28:48.795Z</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>2026-08-05T12:28:48.795Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai claims second place in global ranking of cities using AI to improve quality of life]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HJ2RC227LJCLFJH55DI455NCGE.webp?auth=972444c75f0322bc2a8db47299d16abec27c072eccd3e7cd70ddc4c7ba536053&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2813</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai was ranked second in a new global league table assessing efforts to utilise advanced technology and artificial intelligence. Photo: Victor Besa / The National 
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/dubai-police-shut-down-103-rogue-social-media-accounts-under-cyber-crackdown/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T12:22:39.586Z</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>2026-08-05T12:22:39.586Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai Police shut down 103 rogue social media accounts under cyber crackdown ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5RMP2NEYGI4HQRF7A2QWBBUCNA.jpg?auth=75b5237ebef249e7ab16824bb774c4d9f7401470f136b37c904f35b70af56e5f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4269&amp;height=2845</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai Police said the drop in crime was a result of officers being proactive. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/05/uks-number-10-north-to-be-new-destination-for-world-leaders/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T12:18:26.804Z</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>2026-08-05T12:18:26.804Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK's Number 10 North to be new destination for world leaders]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RB3YI3PTIAIVD4L3D6FGI5SOZI.jpg?auth=8e96425f04b8121b8d83b8aa9a778f697e68532dde7f4b0fb404884680ebc334&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4250&amp;height=2835</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Andy Burnham opens Number 10 North in Mancheser. It could soon host foreign dignitaries, Downing Street has confirmed. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/05/uae-mobility-company-moove-valued-at-21bn-after-mubadala-led-fundraising/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T12:11:01.294Z</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>2026-08-05T12:11:01.294Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE mobility company Moove valued at $2.1bn after Mubadala-led fundraising]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RQ4535IOMBATDIIUTOFNSPNOIM.jpg?auth=ddfd7c5ebaa3f84b0f3dd50a3c7c42c2cf8d8c840e40d047d10c3164da3de5b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2016&amp;height=1512</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Moove has now raised about $694 million across 17 funding rounds, according to data from industry tracker Crunchbase. Photo: Moove]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/08/05/wynn-al-marjan-island-gaming-gambling-restaurants-art/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:59:17.892Z</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>2026-08-05T11:59:17.892Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What to expect at Wynn Al Marjan Island: Entertainment and art collection to rooms and restaurants]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RUIAFJ45TRAD5PYKFBLU5XRYKI.jpg?auth=8c1ed49af3209208794360c0178af4e1717b30315efdc2ccb4bd16995c19761d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The resort will ascend 305 meters above sea level, across 70 storeys. Photo: Wynn]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/05/ted-lasso-season-4-review-apple-tv/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:51:11.206Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-05T11:51:11.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ted Lasso season four, episode one review: Does TV's nicest comedy still work?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2TGF2CCIZEEPKOB7C7Q7EKLAE.jpg?auth=b132b53f01168a3213dfa9550d244e36f99359125e6ca1203a02e3a53196fa9c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8481&amp;height=5654</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jason Sudeikis and Hannah Waddingham reunite in season four of Ted Lasso. Photo: Apple TV]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/we-are-in-sorrow-tributes-paid-to-car-showroom-worker-killed-in-dubai-gas-cylinder-blast/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:48:59.034Z</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>2026-08-05T11:48:59.034Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['We are in sorrow': Tributes paid to car showroom worker killed in Dubai gas cylinder blast]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EJ736NF3KNBCZNGRWVAEZT4BYQ.jpg?auth=cc947791990bb64f99cdb71eca374fd9b5820b096a9b5adce622215bec72d43b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shijin Paul, from Kerala, moved to Dubai in November. Photo: Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/05/uae-wegovy-weight-loss-pills-demand/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:46:35.42Z</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>2026-08-05T11:46:35.42Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New UAE-approved weight loss pills deliver health boost for patients]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ML2JVKE6CLYPCAUEDDY6KLRSW4.jpg?auth=d1a66c6aa590ea459a740a36cfb8b978b6826a6c6203d83e6aa789ae194d1c09&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wegovy tablets offer an alternative to injectable weight-loss drugs. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/08/05/interview-founder-dubai-born-luxury-vegan-handbag-brand-vogaya-elke-steijns/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T11:04:00Z</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>2026-08-05T11:04:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can coffee replace calfskin? The entrepreneur betting on a kinder version of luxury]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6KDEBNT2LVHGJOTLZ6AEFNJRQE.jpg?auth=8f2d98df76fc859122a2e08d612ca1159bc3f751d1c577f49c0783adf1b73dfa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1726&amp;height=971</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Homegrown brand Vogaya makes bags that are entirely plant-based. 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Photo: PopCap]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/05/netanyahu-rejects-us-backed-hamas-disarmament-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-05T10:49:01.732Z</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>2026-08-05T10:49:01.732Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Netanyahu rejects US-backed Hamas disarmament deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T2T33R25WEXWAZN4RWD4SWZI3Q.jpg?auth=ef0a0a03255ee7df4a54840c9b02e007b6dac1bdd084f7b4f797fb65a200f0bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3936&amp;height=2624</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in February. 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They were joined by Moroccan Justice Minister Abdellatif Ouahbi, Malaysian Foreign Ministry representative Ahmad Muhamad and Indonesian Foreign Vice Minister Arrmanatha Nasir. 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