<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/31/spl-al-shabab-crush-al-ahli-after-yannick-carrasco-hat-trick/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T09:41:31.02Z</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>2026-10-31T09:41:31.02Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[SPL: Al Shabab crush Al Ahli after Yannick Carrasco hat-trick]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IFGWBEQCAGHHL5PKEREXQKIX5A.jpg?auth=82d9c148ad751850a51fea0e792632912d09bde9c9df23b22709bf4d6ebe0c57&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6149&amp;height=4101</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Shabab's Yannick Carrasco scored a hat-trick against Al Ahli Saudi in the Saudi Pro League at the SHG Arena in Riyadh. 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The gas major said repairs to its assets damaged by Iranian strikes will take three to five years. 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Photo: 2026 UN Water Conference]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/31/adapt-to-higher-prices-un-official-warns-amid-hormuz-standoff-and-threat-of-new-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T08:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-31T08:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Adapt to higher prices', UN official warns amid Hormuz standoff and threat of new war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XCVWDOZV3BHU3A6HUTIFJFC6AM?auth=4af9634a081986bd2f71e356e6b265161b0781c1cf49c9ace808cfb1d73fa74d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3047&amp;height=1714</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam in Oman. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/31/uae-petrol-prices-defy-expectations-with-surprise-drop-in-november/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T06:40:05.916Z</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>2026-10-31T06:40:05.916Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE petrol prices defy expectations with surprise drop in November]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KGYBQSBV4NFGNGDYBFGM2LUBN4.jpg?auth=e154ab4a8178e0a9065a311e67d4716a159d099f6899bfbede21f4f3445e4b84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2788&amp;height=1568</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cost of Super 98 petrol will drop to Dh4.16 a litre. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/31/attacks-on-ships-transiting-hormuz-in-october-highest-since-start-of-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T06:35:07.615Z</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>2026-10-31T06:35:07.615Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Attacks on ships transiting Hormuz in October highest since start of war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UUSRXFGOKFH3LF6SZWJI3XCEQ4.jpg?auth=786f73404a2cd0c5b16c40fbc1748cd65f7cf9ee803925c6ef9cb17e8a697a32&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1944&amp;height=1296</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Centcom commander Adm Brad Cooper observes a commercial vessel transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Photo: US Central Command]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/31/exclusive-hezbollah-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T05:26:52.534Z</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>2026-10-31T05:26:52.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hezbollah unlikely to join renewed war unless Iran faces existential threat, Lebanese official says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C3AWKNCMHFK6G77R32O4QJOABY.jpg?auth=4ecc78b98d722e77b56d9639060d7a4b1a541d69ee498b96c1562878d484d6cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A billboard of Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran. Hezbollah joined the conflict in March after he was killed. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/31/ai-agents-are-helping-criminals-to-commit-cyber-crimes-more-cheaply-and-efficiently-say-experts/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T04:12:31.542Z</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>2026-10-31T04:12:31.542Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AI agents are helping criminals to commit cyber crimes more cheaply and efficiently, say experts]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LNWCGJ4RULHJC4QUDYZMPVCKBY.jpg?auth=e9174240eaf0c832cc4b16dca04b3b93a6c8a7a5ec4d1796c44195cf045c32b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=727</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI agents can make an approach feel personal, answer questions, and keep trying when the first request fails. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/31/live-iran-war-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T04:02:47.293Z</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>2026-10-31T04:02:47.293Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East latest: Attacks on ships transiting Hormuz in October highest since start of war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7O32FRKRQRGCNFFMD4HUSJNEH4.jpg?auth=3e5919e7b557c0c3f28bd6e872b0b7f287a2f6ad02a63f6ab85be78d94267b71&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3095</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FILE PHOTO: Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026.  REUTERS / Stringer / File Photo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/31/how-the-binance-heist-raises-regulatory-and-investment-questions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-31T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the Binance heist raises regulatory and investment questions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MLM3XMHGEBGBPII4BLLBNHRJDM.jpg?auth=e840ccba92134ae557f96dc51b344326c7bd380a9bc76450f42ac879fdd121e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4201&amp;height=2801</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cryptocurrency industry is once again in a daze following the huge breach of Binance's systems. Victor Besa / the National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/31/middle-east-fertiliser-exports-decline-by-70-as-iran-war-disrupts-supplies/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-31T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East fertiliser exports decline by 70% as Iran war disrupts supplies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F37PQ2RMFJD5TKPPDP7BBCDYI4.jpg?auth=bb48261c7d5892b4f92c5b398c782f2e4ebdf81af40e58af900c34385808f669&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A farmer in Kashmir spreads fertiliser in a field. Food production could be hit by a lack of global fertiliser exports. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/2026/10/31/mindful-movements-november-wellness-and-fitness-news-and-things-to-do-in-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-31T01:58:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-31T01:58:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mindful Movements: November wellness and fitness news and things to do in the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VPXX73NSGFDPTGPGXKNS72FCOM.jpg?auth=5308c0a10a5f28e769c929cbe9f0a458af49e11917f583b123b560de8890b37f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4625&amp;height=3469</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[JA Palm Tree Court's Calm Spa is offering a day of relaxation throughout November. Photo: JA Palm Tree Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/30/saudi-arabia-us-world-expo-2030/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T22:02:44.187Z</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>2026-10-30T22:02:44.187Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US signs participation agreement to attend World Expo 2030 in Riyadh]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D3FOHJOM6NFPY6PID7QQU2RH5Q.jpg?auth=17dd23358131aa6fb0d7bb63e01197849ae03e8687dfa9b08f6b6477ac5b0517&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5375&amp;height=3413</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan with the signed documents for Expo 2030 in Riyadh. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/30/ras-al-khaimah-launches-self-driving-mobility-framework-and-vehicle-testing-zone/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T21:43:29.307Z</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>2026-10-30T21:43:29.307Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ras Al Khaimah launches self-driving mobility framework and vehicle testing zone]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GQOTTT52LVFXLHQUBDW5AHWG4M.jpg?auth=a578207fe592fa6a5db159eb0706553ebcf40b36f21dd3bdcc398f363bc4bf88&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5124&amp;height=3416</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rakta works with government entities, universities and specialised companies to develop future transport solutions. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/30/trump-binance-hack-cftc-selig-crypto/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T21:19:02.028Z</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>2026-10-30T21:19:02.028Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US CFTC boss says Binance hack 'proves his point' about need for crypto market regulations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BW3NDUMI5ZBOZILP3PUDYF3Y6Q?auth=b874c4090807ddafed3141f9d7cc469847c581c0ca05b426d7a2b9db32a1032f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4369&amp;height=2458</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, said $6.3 billion of funds are involved in what the industry is describing as crypto’s biggest-ever hack. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/30/cntxt-robots-physical-ai-mohammad-abu-sheikh/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T19:31:26.784Z</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>2026-10-30T19:31:26.784Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[CNTXT AI to open robotics data and training facilities in UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WVFWQFQ3MNBJVBEGUS6JPG6O3I.jpg?auth=5eb161694c0d9a312618d06a801b2b36e1e3def111a8c0e9b6c4805b9aaa61bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5638&amp;height=3237</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At least one of CNTXT AI's new centres will be begin operating in November, said co-founder and chief executive Mohammad Abu Sheikh. Photo: CNTXT AI]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/pop-culture/2026/10/30/castlevania-belmonts-curse-review-konami/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T18:03:59.445Z</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>2026-10-30T18:03:59.445Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Castlevania: Belmont's Curse review – a comeback worth waiting for]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/56FZOLYTSFAHRJCUPCF3WFJWD4.jpeg?auth=eea81134e5171114b73747fa75395d8d19cefaf3f650b528faf4025e78320beb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1088&amp;height=612</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It's Rose Belmont's turn to wield the Vampire Killer whip and take on Lord Dracula. Photo: Konami]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/30/learn-arabic-sikka-alley/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T18:03:40.574Z</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>2026-10-30T18:03:40.574Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arabic word of the week: 'Sikka', the narrow alleyways that tell stories of UAE heritage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SH7IMP5DIJFYDPZYSNUUR6H5KY.jpg?auth=117eda49edb8863e2bd63fd9ba6063bbf250b36cb31dd448a51109dc949f0b9b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/10/30/the-theater-dubai-review-fairmont-guy-manoukian/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T18:03:23.269Z</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>2026-10-30T18:03:23.269Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside Guy Manoukian's Venus, the dazzling new show at The Theatre Dubai]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PQFPYSNLABARPIYGHOPLCYBRUE.jpg?auth=5f11514dd53b5d0872dd42f181879a060091e37b1e452c0643d33a2eff7b1b49&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3543&amp;height=2362</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The acrobatic performances start at 10.30pm. Photo: The Theatre Dubai]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/30/an-era-of-multiple-disasters-how-concrete-and-construction-caused-istanbul-to-flood/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T18:02:40.191Z</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>2026-10-30T18:02:40.191Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['An era of multiple disasters': How concrete and construction caused Istanbul to flood]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KSIDRITKCTKAMEP63KFUY2IXRI.jpg?auth=7e898be6d891c559b11bbb9f0d646e647c4fac42fc7a3a4f701644cfaa4c1540&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7786&amp;height=5193</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Damaged vehicles piled up in a residential neighbourhood after heavy rains in Istanbul, Turkey. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/10/30/pictures-of-the-week-from-the-ballon-dor-awards-to-the-arab-reading-challenge-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T18:02:00Z</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>2026-10-30T18:02:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pictures of the week: From the Ballon d'Or awards to the Arab Reading Challenge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KAS7QNTWTIDHZBIEEGSTNBOJEA.jpg?auth=1c58e5f86427fcb681f4b57c139a121ec2f12d6f16867a4bb31f7e78547e7e96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3732&amp;height=2488</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spain and Barcelona midfielder Alexia Putellas and England and Bayern Munich forward Harry Kane kiss their trophies on stage after receiving their Ballon d'Or awards for the best female and male footballer during the 2026 Ballon d'Or France Football award ceremony at the Palladium Theatre in London on October 26, 2026.  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Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/30/how-the-uaes-rocks-and-soil-could-become-a-vital-resource-for-the-space-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T18:01:54.581Z</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>2026-10-30T18:01:54.581Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the UAE's rocks and soil could become a vital resource for the space race]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OUPEBUEBWAZY2YN3PTO6IPMXZI.jpg?auth=a6613bfb606b306cbb4d94e664c8d383deb6edd1cd014c7a2043f8be62fff532&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE's terrain could help space scientists to test equipment and rovers to be used on Mars and the Moon. 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Photo: Wellfit]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/30/uae-jumper-abdullah-humaid-al-muhairi-i-wasnt-really-expecting-to-win-a-medal/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T05:27:11.163Z</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>2026-10-30T05:27:11.163Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE jumper Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi: 'I wasn't really expecting to win a medal']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4UAUYQ2H35GAHA4RKAY3FSXRFA.jpg?auth=bcf9dfa24a58a60301cc3b1c7ab6967f0fe313bb68f16a911b6e09a72d2a00e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2321&amp;height=1306</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abdullah Humaid Al Muhairi, left, on the podium with his silver medal after riding Hudson de Vains to second place in the individual show jumping final at the 2026 Asian Games. Photo: UAEOC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/30/bitcoin-slides-below-77000-as-binance-hack-rattles-crypto-markets/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T04:00:52.96Z</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>2026-10-30T04:00:52.96Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bitcoin slides below $77,000 after Binance hit by biggest crypto theft on record]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PNC7BSP3S5G2PAUHSSAHGB2EBA.jpg?auth=0af6703b7a67e68ec8f906fcbb8912385769199728c2975f3e624c36b2c2787d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Binance is the world’s largest crypto exchange. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/30/dubai-artists-message-for-people-with-disabilities-keep-going-never-give-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai artist's message for people with disabilities: 'Keep going, never give up']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6MAPZSWZCFFZXA5BVBZZ6N73FM.jpg?auth=28ccc28d3d8278c619377e4632f7f852db7b6c22c19863bf1034546cfac5f8b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5214&amp;height=3476</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sharan Budhrani with his mother Mansha, right, and author Margot de Ruiter Hooykaas. Ruel Pableo for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/30/emerging-economies-imf-west-us-europe-gulf-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[We used to say the future is Asian. Now the data is showing us it's the present]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E77HO2Z42DIMRXYEX66FPOMPSU.jpg?auth=ade48758316bf577f68756d3cd1216d4fa9a11a7ce7079a10e8ab559b457ff69&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3310&amp;height=2206</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At the Brics Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa in 2023. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/10/30/patrick-stewart-dies-rembering-visits-to-dubai-and-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T03:47:00.151Z</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>2026-10-30T03:47:00.151Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Remembering Patrick Stewart's visits to Dubai and Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5TXJTPTTOJBAXMC5APXNWBW2JQ?auth=fcf8f5eb65dd44a60fcc01040bc442aaf36181e228b977c7caee8bab2c576a44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=512&amp;height=384</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Patrick Stewart visits Burj Khalifa in 2014. Photo: Chivas Legends  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/30/iran-war-puts-energy-security-at-centre-of-g20-talks-amid-geopolitical-tensions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T03:40:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:40:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war puts energy security at centre of G20 talks amid geopolitical divisions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HWHGHEZSD7I6QKUVOLRIMMJN5Q.jpg?auth=79e9f3b8ea79be17da698eaa1b1e2f60aa096601e35a6557512b17aea040748b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4164&amp;height=2776</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/30/cristiano-ronaldo-bags-hat-trick-in-al-nassr-win-and-picks-up-boat-award/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T03:38:23.812Z</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>2026-10-30T03:38:23.812Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo bags hat-trick in Al Nassr win and picks up BOAT award]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XXKPU5LK3P7ZD44HVJGCBS5AFI.jpg?auth=861e3c9f52ac5071f55a0eb237b9edff5a62161a92b91157c96abb1ce4ee36ff&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5707&amp;height=3805</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo scored three goals in 15 minutes to fire Al Nassr to victory over Al Kholood. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/10/30/israel-election-arab-citizens-raam-joint-list-benjamin-netanyahu-gadi-eisenkot-palestine-gaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel’s Arab voters deserve a place at the table]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DN7J2HMI6GJ557IJU4Z3XAINSE.jpg?auth=d9ca2d91a1cac29befc51b9fa535761276c306785cd5954111986a08b1f2f463&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Leaders of Israel's Arab-led Joint List political alliance cheer at their campaign headquarters in Nazareth on Tuesday. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/10/30/un-secretary-general-seventh-straw-poll/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UN Security Council holds seventh straw poll for next secretary general]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G5OIYXUJ75HD7O3XPM3HEYGD2A.jpg?auth=463ec1ad0f82888fea4d3a22bf5a7a2b9a41e0a4e5b77823b7eac8a1b6eaa64f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5773&amp;height=3849</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In its 81-year history, the UN has never been led by a woman, and several women are among the candidates seeking to become secretary general. Bloomberg ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/feedback/2026/10/30/stay-strong-jordan/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Stay strong, Jordan!]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SRVBHZRAIPJWGOWZNM6GZDAHNQ.jpg?auth=fa9886340666628b98d26f6514ab8eb943c765ec8d6e5209c753633a78c1cd9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People attend a funeral held for victims of a terrorist attack at a Greek Orthodox church in Himoud, Jordan earlier this week. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/30/premier-league-predictions-man-united-misery-goes-on-liverpool-and-arsenal-all-square/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T02:47:16.641Z</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>2026-10-30T02:47:16.641Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Premier League predictions: Man United misery goes on, Liverpool and Arsenal all square]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/APYXZLFTMY6KIOYI5RNI4A4O6M.jpg?auth=af35579c1c2c0da453c8240caaa97ef3cae768ecd4ee2eb5db7f94fc3029582e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2772&amp;height=1848</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Michael Carrick's job is hanging by a thread. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/30/khor-fakkan-port-expansion-to-strengthen-sharjahs-role-in-regional-trade/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T02:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Khor Fakkan Port expansion to strengthen Sharjah's role in regional trade]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4I2CAUUODRA6DFCCD6XCKWLP4E.jpg?auth=7d52040dced74bdecbb28ea77e11bbbba38ecfead222613f1bcca6ef128e4bbc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Fahim bin Sultan Al Qasimi says Sharjah's development is intended to support a growing population while enhancing the emirate's quality of life. Ruel Pableo for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/beyond-the-headlines/2026/10/30/watching-the-us-midterm-elections-from-the-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T02:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Watching the US midterm elections from the Middle East]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZSCTXHIPONUB4BEWD5CCO5SNPU.jpg?auth=20a7545e406e33612e6ee79594087d197bbd8ab5a7d768c878f27dd628e96f60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7468&amp;height=4979</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attendees cheer as US President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a midterm campaign rally at the Rock Hill Sports & Event Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/30/binance-news-security-deposits-withdrawals/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T01:38:10.312Z</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>2026-10-30T01:38:10.312Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Binance freezes deposits and withdrawals as it investigates cyber security incident ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G4G6IDZGGZFDNJMQWE3BDDHFPU.jpg?auth=224e92f37595929d1b4bca2b87f5869027c86342ff44724eb4cc1845b747be53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Binance has vowed to 'cover all losses' caused by the incident. Photo: Binance]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/10/30/israel-election-arab-parties-raam-joint-list-benjamin-netanyahu-gadi-eisenkot/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-30T00:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-30T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for October 30, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MXCD3MHXLZAJBJSRBDIIM2RDZE.jpg?auth=4b4e80f9114204cbde515ca40da95321a927b5de7605958971b2b6961da580a5&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/business/markets/2026/10/29/alphabet-google-stocks-ai/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T21:17:55.097Z</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>2026-10-29T21:17:55.097Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tech stocks slide as Alphabet’s record plunge revives AI fears]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KLMZJHOXYA2W2NZTBFURKC23ZQ.jpg?auth=56e2850ebf8940153d0275a9c60c3aa5701eb4648e62b197aa696709045f85e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=4125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Google parent Alphabet's shares fell 13 per cent, the stock’s worst drop on record. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/29/patrick-stewart-dies-at-86/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T20:36:51.778Z</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>2026-10-29T20:36:51.778Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Patrick Stewart of Star Trek and X-Men dies aged 86]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EPREJFM24LXZWAA5B6TYUTUIHU.jpg?auth=0ef90b91b1259562fb1793bdbcfb2f7042e6669931d1f1d9918b280aec186777&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3792&amp;height=2832</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[British actor Patrick Stewart. He has died after a 'brief and poignant battle' with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/30/palisades-power-plant-nuclear-chris-wright/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T19:49:38.86Z</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>2026-10-29T19:49:38.86Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Palisades power plant to restart before end of year, US Energy Secretary says during 'zombie reactor' visit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HNJ57P5IJ5A7TPRZBMPK24BRMA.jpg?auth=7f20c433805ec8dc98711909f945a41aa3ee963b7ccbe7df08ac92417e26eae9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=812&amp;height=456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan has been shut down since 2022. Photo: Holtec]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/29/israeli-parties-begin-coalition-talks-with-all-votes-counted/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T18:57:34.544Z</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>2026-10-29T18:57:34.544Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli parties begin coalition talks as Netanyahu's party collect most votes but no clear winner emerges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5ZJRXCWH7RDFRLDSY26OIVUNYQ?auth=9ecce0754fd761994f0c50035ed23b99bb2274643dc63b47c1d56e4a8f09bafc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israel is in political deadlock now that all election votes have been counted. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/30/iran-woman-death-sentence-cancelled/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T17:59:36.139Z</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>2026-10-29T17:59:36.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran cancels execution of woman who 'filmed burning shop' during protests]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VPWZS7VWZFDORMZI5IIDSGQNXI.jpg?auth=a08cfdf37a5ad0680d0ced71ac986d3887fa5f36ac1759dd7b52e982c0d26377&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1210&amp;height=633</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Leila Abolhasani was sentenced to death in August over claims she was involved in setting fire to a shop in Iran. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/29/imf-sets-december-target-to-clear-egypts-last-programme-review/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T17:44:08.095Z</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>2026-10-29T17:44:08.095Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IMF sets December target to clear Egypt's last programme review]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/72MHDVVR44BSPFOSYBDAOIWOXI.jpg?auth=2e7f08e4005cf3f0dcdfed2583bb9fd81b2b2ee8acec0688322f23d0bf415e6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5940&amp;height=3960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The IMF says discussions in Cairo are focused on maintaining a tight monetary policy and a fiscal consolidation plan. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/29/masdar-starts-construction-on-200mw-solar-energy-project-in-malaysia/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T17:05:59.933Z</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>2026-10-29T17:05:59.933Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masdar starts construction on 200MW solar energy project in Malaysia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OVEXVVH325AKVJWMAIPP74Q4NY.jpeg?auth=892828734fc393deea0f9b16ff5d7df6fb2a743df30444105ec4a445a667d5c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 200MW Chereh Dam floating solar project is being built by Masdar under a consortium with Malaysia's Citaglobal and Tiza Global. Photo: Masdar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/29/uae-weather-rain-and-hail-forecast-in-some-areas-until-monday/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T16:54:39.119Z</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>2026-10-29T16:54:39.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE weather: Rain and hail forecast in some areas until Monday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/USBK57JZXJEXPCA4TQXLI4UCYI.jpg?auth=43d83340815aa3d5a19c810fa2ce78a93fb58bbcb44c8ffd7fe8cbeba4000e62&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[On Friday, there is a chance of rain in eastern and northern areas. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/29/uk-government-urged-to-expand-israel-sanctions-to-cover-gaza-aid-blockade/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T16:27:34.132Z</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>2026-10-29T16:27:34.132Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK government urged to expand Israel sanctions to cover Gaza aid blockade]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/37IXCVO7NPJ4FVKBD7XIQCLEU4.jpg?auth=b1f5af861b492e78eff84ac4598c991fdced29faded458d3903625579e84947f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5083&amp;height=3389</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The World Food Programme has cut its aid deliveries to Gaza due to funding shortages. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/29/bruno-fernandes-fully-committed-and-will-remain-manchester-united-captain/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T15:57:31.123Z</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>2026-10-29T15:57:31.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bruno Fernandes 'fully committed' and will remain Manchester United captain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VAR6ACZEEZFMLICF3BJDY4P3BU?auth=21af00924b1e8e0274a13fece9f3f367839247ef76ab79ab20a6c810796010b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1880&amp;height=1058</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said Bruno Fernandes remains the team captain despite recent differences. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/29/nearly-90-of-energy-leaders-boosted-ai-spending-last-year-adnoc-microsoft-study-finds/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T15:54:49.089Z</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>2026-10-29T15:54:49.089Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nearly 90% of energy leaders boosted AI spending last year, Adnoc-Microsoft study finds]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TLKKK67WHNELZB3YTEGLGBMCDQ.jpg?auth=44d48dd33609a75bccfc06f3f8780ce4cf84fa98270a39d94764ebc376f7bbee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The energy sector is working to ensure infrastructure will be able to meet AI-driven electricity demand. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/29/israel-election-results-netanyahu-qatar-allegations/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T15:17:19.843Z</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>2026-10-29T15:17:19.843Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel election live: Apathy and intrigue in Iran as coalition talks continue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5ZJRXCWH7RDFRLDSY26OIVUNYQ?auth=9ecce0754fd761994f0c50035ed23b99bb2274643dc63b47c1d56e4a8f09bafc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People prepare to vote at a polling station in Umm al-Fahm, Israel, 27 October 2026.  Israelis are heading to the polls in the first nation-wide elections since the Hamas-led 07 October 2023 attack.   EPA / JAMALA AWAD]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/29/apple-gives-backing-to-uaes-coders-hq-to-boost-app-developer-pool/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T15:16:04.211Z</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>2026-10-29T15:16:04.211Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Apple gives backing to UAE's Coders HQ to boost app developer pool]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RPTQWX2RV4WQ5NSCRKUEIYQMZE.jpg?auth=3f3050e14f934332bf44c9c80f89e63a4412ffc74241e33cc6061eb4a108eab7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Apple has a long-standing developer programme to help create apps for its products. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/29/five-star-awais-ali-shah-powers-uae-to-rare-odi-victory/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T14:55:51.318Z</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>2026-10-29T14:55:51.318Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Five-star Awais Ali Shah powers UAE to rare ODI victory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UTRKS3S32FDDXKYRIUXQEODHFM.jpg?auth=9697832e2b46e3388a1efee19a67fa43765b08e29939982213db6298824e2f55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1029&amp;height=686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE spinner Awais Ali Shah, left, celebrates with Mohammed Rohid after taking a wicket against Oman. Photo: ECB/ICC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/29/europe-set-to-release-42-million-barrels-of-oil-for-short-term-relief/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T14:51:47.388Z</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>2026-10-29T14:51:47.388Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Europe set to release 42 million barrels of oil for 'short-term relief']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FAYKNG2SDWOUM2GSTKUTY7JDBE.jpg?auth=9c3375a6c34f68b582529d5133aa88c3daa3068a54482216fec6071130cbb578&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5796&amp;height=3864</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Minister of Economy Roland Lescure said diesel prices in France could fall as soon as next week. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/29/israeli-election-results-raise-prospect-of-new-iran-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T14:49:23.605Z</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>2026-10-29T14:49:23.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli election result raises prospect of new attack on Iran]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/526MDLQ5RRFTV3JEWHOTHTQVIQ.jpg?auth=efe30d0362b74845d9cbd131fc5a6d21d821ab260d1493c25b1b0871a004f012&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli F-35 fighter jets could be used soon in strikes against Iran, experts have said. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/29/iraqi-excavations-to-reveal-secrets-of-life-in-mesopotamia-4000-years-ago/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T14:42:07.184Z</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>2026-10-29T14:42:07.184Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraqi excavations to reveal secrets of life in Mesopotamia 4,000 years ago ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WHGQKWFOF43QJILXZ2NW67NSFM.jpg?auth=9dd8b56096c87b3c08a2cd94c668cc14d48be520f0a7ea9ef6bee42f17144720&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ruins dating back to the ancient Kingdom of Eshnunna at the Tell Muhammad archaeological site near Baghdad.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/29/sudanese-people-trapped-between-drones-and-incarceration-in-al-obeid-says-un-mission/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-29T14:36:05.06Z</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>2026-10-29T14:36:05.06Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sudanese people ‘trapped between drones and incarceration’ in Al Obeid, says UN mission]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6NOFYQPZWNS7YF4E5FXD6EP6GY.jpg?auth=8c444e4ed2e3d09b43728db273f43f873f6b2cfb33dd51aa1ae8bfefc6c10bc8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Refugees from Sudan at the Iridimi displacement camp in eastern Chad. The war in Sudan is in its fourth year. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>