<?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/opinion/comment/2026/05/26/uae-abu-dhabi-conservation-biodiversity-environment-mohamed-bin-zayed-species-conservation-fund/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The UAE shows it’s possible to stay focused on conservation even in times of conflict]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EOZBHR3J6ZG33CXGRVDW5PELTE.jpg?auth=d912fc34d93643e2b16782bc65cd8bfcaab90406f9eae77fd30a1651feb4752a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3886&amp;height=3100</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Turtles are released by the Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi with the help of Yas Research Center and The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi with volunteers at the Jumeirah Hotel at Saadiyat Island. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/26/uae-to-waive-dh834m-in-bank-loan-interest-fees-for-retired-emiratis/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T07:58:50.059Z</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>2026-05-26T07:58:50.059Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE to waive Dh834m in bank loan interest fees for retired Emiratis]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PYUUG4IY5FBNVIBZQBM2BWJQWE.jpg?auth=b40293578eaf5b5c23594b596b7222a299f32c7b068167d2b2931c49641280f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ADCB will waive Dh655 million in loan interest payments under the new financial support scheme. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/26/analysts-divided-on-oils-next-move-after-latest-us-strikes-in-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T07:57:53.485Z</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>2026-05-26T07:57:53.485Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Analysts divided on oil’s next move after latest US strikes in Iran]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5JAWKZTFTFE4NKVAC6CYSJ4J3Y.jpg?auth=e099139ef404f361378db1fa49575ffe8eae47f5bb8d80d372ed4ce8ec6410d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5424&amp;height=3051</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels anchored near Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday. 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Pawan Singh / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/26/us-strikes-iranian-missile-sites-as-mediators-press-ahead-with-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T06:58:02.548Z</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>2026-05-26T06:58:02.548Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US strikes Iranian missile sites as mediators press ahead with talks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2IXLDNRJBBJDEZUHQI5YYQK5A.jpg?auth=8e4554bf71a97576511a87c0527e801302d87a0df4b66a67fe955b17e0e279c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A US fighter jet prepares to take off from the USS Tripoli on Friday. 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Queen Rania / Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/05/26/marta-kostyuk-coping-with-ukraine-war-emotions-and-french-open-expectations/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T04:28:43.629Z</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>2026-05-26T04:28:43.629Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Marta Kostyuk: Coping with Ukraine war, emotions and French Open expectations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MDDPXV45CBFIJMSYCMJ4QB4OAU?auth=b98967aa83577952d64e0f59bf967941d3d4862ebbbe74c318013a8b40422f04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2603&amp;height=1952</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine hits a backhand during her first round match against Oksana Selekhmeteva at the French Open. 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Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/05/26/uae-heritage-architecture-culture/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How the UAE focused on preserving its heritage]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PTN2HAODUZHS4F7V5DE3KOIDRQ.jpg?auth=81c5a601af09af83b71019a7a6794e068c12629a00118ae14e8f92d5fe946e56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5568&amp;height=3706</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Jumeirah Archaeological Site in the heart of Dubai includes the remains of an ancient settlement dating back to the Abbasid period. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/05/26/at-home-with-robin-uthappa-indian-cricketer-on-family-life-moving-to-dubai-and-his-mental-health-journey/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T01:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[At home with Robin Uthappa: Indian cricketer on family life, moving to Dubai and his mental health journey]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JE4KGDAJRRCBHM7KZHRBDNK3K4.jpg?auth=4f0b4b26dac44e686cc3ceb5497ad78d2d28fcecb9fb2467aa3000e0ca4f2e92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robin Uthappa moved to Dubai in 2023, initially staying in Dubailand before moving to a three-storey villa in Al Barsha. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/05/25/iran-middle-east-us-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T20:01:00Z</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>2026-05-25T20:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for May 26, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QYFCFNNOQNGIVPZ6LSUPKWQXLI.jpeg?auth=95d35487c438d1ee6826453335f3c83d500a6855f4c556d0bd5f488f01721c5c&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/mena/2026/05/25/hezbollah-lifts-heat-on-lebanese-government-on-anniversary-of-israeli-withdrawal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T18:51:33.453Z</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>2026-05-25T18:51:33.453Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hezbollah ramps up rhetoric on 26th anniversary of Israel's withdrawal from southern Lebanon ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VA5HQLRJ5CFMFKYYFDRPLI62SE.jpg?auth=edefffb349ce2dd27603b1f5f8a63d14f1e0eec4ac486617ec7b155a3362339b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah commemorate Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut on May 25.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/25/city-paint-manchester-blue-during-grand-trophy-parade/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T17:41:19.416Z</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>2026-05-25T17:41:19.416Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[City paint Manchester blue during grand trophy parade ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JJ5ES3Q4KDUAL6UBDCZFCPF7Y4.jpg?auth=0ecd2aae64f743dce7a46d35fb602da207409dd821f89e2ef7102901feffd414&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Players of Manchester City take part in an open-top bus parade in Manchester, Britain, 25 May 2026.  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EPA / ADAM VAUGHAN]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/05/25/global-peacekeeper-numbers-at-lowest-point-in-25-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T15:51:44.015Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:51:44.015Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Global peacekeeper numbers at lowest point in 25 years ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Q7PS7KSVNWTK7DYGWHAMGR5LHM.jpg?auth=9519b5c3744147246d159ec6adeae955745243fd343f709b7a2d7b5c4bf830c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4365&amp;height=2910</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The mandate for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon will end in December. 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Photo: Jumeirah]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/05/25/pope-leo-calls-for-tighter-ai-regulation-and-warns-autonomous-weapons-now-impossible-to-govern/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T14:32:43.213Z</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>2026-05-25T14:32:43.213Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pope Leo calls for tighter AI regulation and warns autonomous weapons now impossible to govern]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UMH5VFESKIHBJ75LXL2IBVUB4M.jpg?auth=2e07f5b917abb823cc916b7b031e9c1e07310f548cffeb41e6f87f1b98cddbd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, at The Vatican. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/25/israeli-opposition-leader-says-palestinian-peace-process-not-a-priority/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T14:18:17.624Z</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>2026-05-25T14:18:17.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli opposition leader says Palestinian peace process 'not a priority' ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EGC76KPKFVQKDXA7T7OLPXPCIY.jpg?auth=727a29804cdea91fa6b8aa182d26030278f6b3e6c7a934de43c3e8aadd7014d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid says a two-state solution is not high on his agenda. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/uae-eid-staycation-demand-offers-respite-for-hotels-as-iran-war-hits-tourism/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T13:29:27.118Z</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>2026-05-25T13:29:27.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE Eid staycation demand offers respite for hotels as Iran war hits tourism]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZWBNAY3EW6DAYX7R5S27G6NCEQ.jpg?auth=b7e4e40a3145c2807f3a290464ec875268535faf0cf6d0c8288d2d63f6453015&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1136</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE hotels are primed for an Eid rush this year as holiday-goers make late calls on plans. Photo: Rove Hotels]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/25/trump-links-abraham-accords-to-iran-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:54:15.744Z</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>2026-05-25T12:54:15.744Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump links Abraham Accords to Iran deal ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KM2GT3ZVBAPKKTX7AKZHUYA2DM.jpg?auth=cec4550a9f65b8986875bf0029fcb4e87792c071b9f43ba5640bc3283d670754&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2754&amp;height=1872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/25/iran-demands-service-fees-for-vessels-in-hormuz-ahead-of-potential-us-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:36:47.03Z</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>2026-05-25T12:36:47.03Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran demands ‘service fees’ for vessels in Strait of Hormuz ahead of potential US deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NPE7AKUHTCBCYCJYTO45DZ3ZLY.jpg?auth=1c2ea8aa16a2579d8b963636bcfe6229eef426088f6bcfd061cf343faec30b98&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4597&amp;height=3065</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The international community has warned against imposing transit fees on vessels in the strait. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/president-sheikh-mohamed-shares-eid-al-adha-greetings-with-sultan-of-oman/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:35:17.879Z</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>2026-05-25T12:35:17.879Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed shares Eid Al Adha greetings with Sultan of Oman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6BUEEHOSRRH7HC4N5GUCHPIJ6M.jpg?auth=704b33870cfceb706ad338fcc39371fc7def203b9af45ee831d791fd5d1d256c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with Sultan Haitham of Oman. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/sheikh-khaled-approves-dh154bn-housing-support-for-abu-dhabi-citizens/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:07:08.717Z</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>2026-05-25T12:07:08.717Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled approves Dh1.54bn housing support for Abu Dhabi citizens]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F53SDVUHKJDVJNIMAAPL4VPOOE.jpeg?auth=bb767ab5a3bbc85c1b3fb207b2d18bb9609699a7e3718a88637d8211d9eb60a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a Dh1.54 billion housing support package for citizens under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/25/trump-truth-social-thank-you-for-your-attention-to-this-matter/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:00:00Z</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>2026-05-25T12:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Thank you for your attention to this matter: Trump's iron-hand-in-velvet-glove approach to social media ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/L34ML6MWRJGBDPI3RILW45KEIM?auth=987727f45f8bc79d952e4074f850c369467e611dd5bf63a431df98440d6bc6ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4273&amp;height=2403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump hasn't been shy about using the phrase, 'thank you for your attention to this matter' as a way to end his various social media posts. (EPA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/25/philippines-rescuers-racing-against-time-a-day-after-deadly-building-collapse/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T11:49:04.714Z</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>2026-05-25T11:49:04.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Philippines rescuers race against time after deadly building collapse ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RRKUT35IWXP5MB7ACJV7ZVQNPU.jpg?auth=460a6614033d2cbb11d07021dd6e79d6a4dc4c4837dd5f460f60e0e9a817da1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The precarious rescue mission continues in Angeles, the Philippines, a day after the building under construction collapsed. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/uae-police-issue-eid-al-adha-warning-over-illegal-fireworks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T11:23:50.3Z</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>2026-05-25T11:23:50.3Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE police issue Eid Al Adha warning over illegal fireworks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KZATXEHOVEZ5U62HEAQRSQZV7M.jpg?auth=5afcdf8dfe66e0b22f5b8fe0e4916ce93897eba2b2a30aa3bb4eb7b38097d26d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have warned against the illegal use of fireworks during Eid Al Adha. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/05/25/more-than-15-million-pilgrims-gather-for-hajj-amid-push-for-peace-in-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T10:45:57.327Z</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>2026-05-25T10:45:57.327Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[More than 1.5 million pilgrims gather for Hajj amid push for peace in Middle East]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UM3CN7EQBJHRBKNUX3ZFTJQY7A.jpg?auth=7b6c44ae86bd67f1aeff5f2269b8ac20e94e484421e40503c6fb44436b71bd3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7017&amp;height=4680</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hajj pilgrims pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/25/fifa-world-cup-match-time-schedule-guide/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T06:49:30.715Z</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>2026-05-25T06:49:30.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fifa World Cup 2026 complete fixture guide and schedule: How to watch in the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VTPZHZUPFPYUWG2WY7OMIRVEZE.jpg?auth=1a9a0b04a021e5a4890232ca3eff6fcfdd5592b6d50cdf964eff35c8ade7cb55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Argentina are defending champions. 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