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Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/uae-aid-agency-announces-3-million-in-support-for-those-returning-to-afghanistan/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T16:29:23.633Z</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>2026-10-26T16:29:23.633Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE Aid Agency announces $3 million in support for those returning to Afghanistan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WC3625WONNFSZHR6OGYJXOGLGA.jpg?auth=a7ab4e1ba59239db127b6ef46a25218f260702d6a9007ad0b9becef75fecc759&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4704&amp;height=2643</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Tareq Al Ameri, chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, speaks at Aidex 2026. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/sheikh-hamdan-approves-targets-for-dubais-ai-campus-to-attract-1000-firms-and-create-5000-jobs/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T15:37:22.904Z</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>2026-10-26T15:37:22.904Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan approves targets for Dubai's AI campus to attract 1,000 firms and create 5,000 jobs]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IR2FDL67FZEDZFSW5CDP6BY2VY.jpg?auth=de18b135c0fb38fbef06871ebe0f2294c554d8d058a5ef78a6d88b2d483562f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4781&amp;height=3187</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, reviews plans at the Dubai AI Festival on Monday. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/26/uk-issues-fresh-sanctions-against-rival-sudanese-commanders/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T15:15:27.724Z</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>2026-10-26T15:15:27.724Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK issues fresh sanctions against rival Sudanese commanders]]></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[The conflict in Sudan has led to millions being displaced to neighbouring countries, such as the Iridmi refugee camp in Chad. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/uae-has-opportunity-to-reinvent-itself-as-exporter-of-intelligence-rather-than-energy-says-g42-chief/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T15:11:26.624Z</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>2026-10-26T15:11:26.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE has opportunity to reinvent itself as exporter of intelligence rather than energy, says G42 chief ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZOPBXHNOBBABFC7EY4AKJXAYEI.jpg?auth=016228f5fd0636800f1d79b69f5b71003245ca55d78b010bcf78baa070a95d73&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7147&amp;height=4767</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peng Xiao, group chief executive of G42, during a panel discussion at the Dubai AI Festival on Monday. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/gary-joseph-peters-difc-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T14:14:37.135Z</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>2026-10-26T14:14:37.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai regulator fines former financier $210,000 over false and misleading statements]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AXIPMENFXVAQPDUSQHR535WNZ4.jpg?auth=8486c95400ea1ed3ae86eca2bf51b9749046249093b511c63512b1ea395e15df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1273&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The DFSA says the case shows that individuals do not need to have been formally authorised by the regulator to be held accountable. Photo: DIFC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/26/how-travel-disruption-has-led-to-chaos-in-asian-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T14:00:00Z</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>2026-10-26T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How travel disruption has led to chaos in Asian football]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y4QRM4BOOKP5IO752D4X4SLYFU.jpg?auth=7938caa26ae6355a7662e0c4ad7f864bedff8f3c8c551751acb144463b373d7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6419&amp;height=4365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Nassr saw their SPL and AFC matches affected by logistical issues. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/advertorial/2026/10/26/saudi-maritime-logistics-congress-highlights-maritime-integration-and-growth-opportunities-in-the-kingdom/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T13:56:52.286Z</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>2026-10-26T13:56:52.286Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress highlights maritime integration and growth opportunities in the Kingdom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IKXQRZELE5BNNGKXWSAGMNSRPQ.jpeg?auth=6f6cd8459f4db094346452e8f9e7e3c8d712ad3c55bd2ae6e7f15a7a7e4bd56e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=851</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ HE Eng Fawaz bin Zunaf Al Sahli, President of the Transport General Authority, addresses the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress in Jeddah. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/10/26/saudi-coalition-strikes-sanaa-jordan-arrests-church-attack-suspects-and-iphone-duo-buyers-complain/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T06:23:13.823Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-26T06:23:13.823Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi coalition strikes Sanaa, Jordan arrests church attack suspects and iPhone Duo buyers complain]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5JGJLFDTVNBFFOWGMJWQOSTWLE.jpg?auth=16f2629ea2c8052b78bf9c06e9216a564ff65e1c3ecb8c9ec96f06dffa83be3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rubble and debris is scattered across the ground after strikes on Sanaa. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/10/26/saudi-minister-of-defence-heading-delegation-to-tehran-with-makkah-pact-countries/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T06:15:00.493Z</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>2026-10-26T06:15:00.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Defence Minister leads Makkah pact delegation to Tehran in major diplomatic push]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F3TC7B57R5E7JCN4GUPPXZDLHA.jpg?auth=49e37b0ac02b62591c4662c3848a3815b8e1200f841f0459530299f507d4a0eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian officials meeting with Saudi Arabia's Minister of Defence Prince Khalid bin Salman, Pakistan's army chief of staff Field Marshal Asim Munir and the director of Turkey's intelligence service Ibrahim Kalin in Tehran. 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Photo: Sotheby's]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/26/iraqs-biggest-ever-budget-for-2027-built-for-boom-times-amid-economic-bust/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T05:49:32.691Z</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>2026-10-26T05:49:32.691Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq's biggest ever budget for 2027 built for boom times amid economic bust]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T2KVQDNYF2RKDM5FMW3A546ZFA.jpg?auth=30c1082f4da9f6d030001ec377dd563023b089cf7453edb96197abe7804cdcfa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4977&amp;height=3319</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Second-hand clothes are sold at a market in Basra. Iraq's central bank devalued the dinar this month, as the country faces a deepening crisis driven by the Iran war. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/queen-rania-attends-funeral-of-victims-killed-in-jordan-church-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T04:52:01.483Z</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>2026-10-26T04:52:01.483Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Queen Rania attends funeral for victims of Jordan church attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VRHGB6U6GBG5HMDUQGVPN4MBUY.png?auth=c6c87fa835e041b0dc1b59bd4ede72831481ef967238c90819af0cf01e56d28e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=744&amp;height=421</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A screengrab shows Queen Rania of Jordan visiting mourners in the village after the church attack]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/jordan-arrests-three-over-deadly-karak-church-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T04:30:57.727Z</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>2026-10-26T04:30:57.727Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jordan arrests three over church attack that killed nine]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IMQCHKWOPPZWZHLVR6CQVEFLN4.jpg?auth=ceab4ebe6f5ef9f5d93a8e0ea986ec23a9b821ce2072132153c4fd12e23fc413&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4641&amp;height=3094</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hundreds of Jordanians attend a funeral service for the victims of the church attack in Hamoud. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/26/the-worlds-diesel-crisis-has-no-quick-fix-but-there-is-a-way-out/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-26T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The world's diesel crisis has no quick fix but there is a way out]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XBSBBYGW2K4R66P5UMFK5TVXKQ.jpg?auth=aefba23656f1e97a93801a2c730be1482e58b0f1c21c0fceddd6515040eaca4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3105&amp;height=2070</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Average US diesel prices have risen to $6.18 per gallon, from $3.48 at the beginning of this year. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/live-saudi-arabia-egypt-defence-support/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:57:04.331Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-26T03:57:04.331Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East latest: Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles and drones after Tehran meeting]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AYPAVMWG4Z4DSDY3VNQABNPXXE.jpg?auth=ac368cfb40aac52b828fcecf9c6449d9087b5735c8412f3a6b68098f695b5993&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This handout picture provided by the Iranian presidency shows Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian (C-L) shaking hands with Saudi Arabia's Defence Minister Prince Khalid bin Salman Al-Saud after a meeting with the Pakistani army chief and the Turkish intelligence chief in Tehran on October 26, 2026.  Iran began talks on October 26 with the three countries of the Mecca security pact, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to discuss regional issues as the months-long Middle East war remains locked in a stalemate, state television reported.  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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/10/26/serbias-leader-concedes-defeat-after-12-years-in-power/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:24:48.289Z</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>2026-10-26T03:24:48.289Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Serbia's leader concedes defeat after 12 years in power]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4Y74VNVIL4LCMDWMMWAYZNZCEY.jpg?auth=4ac4401e7ebc046f0d34423a5f7690f3b8b87451a84452eb356834940f5e752a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6960&amp;height=4640</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of the Student List celebrate in Belgrade after Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in parliamentary elections. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/10/26/kimi-antonelli-wins-us-grand-prix-to-move-within-touching-distance-of-f1-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:15:57.606Z</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>2026-10-26T03:15:57.606Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kimi Antonelli wins US Grand Prix to move within touching distance of F1 title]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2T4KN4JNLNTHEOMCPSFQYUEX5E.jpg?auth=b28b6e2a5f9d9122490255cbb2ef938da8055f5cb94199ae205c54b051391bd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5752&amp;height=3835</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Race winner Andrea Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes celebrates with his team after winning the Grand Prix of United States at the Circuit of the Americas. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/gazans-want-netanyahu-gone-but-expect-no-new-beginning-from-knesset-vote/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:11:47.377Z</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>2026-10-26T03:11:47.377Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gazans want Netanyahu gone but expect no 'new beginning' from Knesset vote]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/K4GWSUYI4GXIKAAVZQDCNSMOVA.jpg?auth=d581ebc504d9f1d18930504233bdadbd75acdd2458376557d0a4583626d95edc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many Palestinians in Gaza rely on aid to survive after Israel's military campaign. 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Ryan Lim for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/in-focus/2026/10/26/wges-2026-how-the-uae-is-driving-discussions-around-green-economy/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:00:00Z</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>2026-10-26T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WGES 2026: How the UAE is driving discussions around green economy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XGCCJUDM5ZBL5E4O3ORDOWB4EU.jpg?auth=475df5c317d4dd034530b67379cb34c0daca04281a5ec5a2786ee894a2d905cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7004&amp;height=4669</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 12th World Green Economy Summit took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Supplied Image]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/10/26/hsbc-not-worried-about-gulf-property-sector-exposure-despite-war-volatility-ceo-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:00:00Z</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>2026-10-26T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[HSBC confident about Gulf property sector exposure despite war volatility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3EIMHCZUIZH4HGFBDRFYZMQYLE.jpg?auth=12ee4432f38a8120d0e8f2ecd68f51024fad93272aa0a3c542a4ea43cb0dfa3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8111&amp;height=5410</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[HSBC group chief executive Georges Elhedery says the bank remains optimistic about growth prospects. Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/10/26/lebanon-israel-hezbollah-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T00:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-26T00:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for October 26, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7TEHV4SHHNCC5GMF4LDOPBBRAI.jpeg?auth=e3434f1764fe6a150e29dc8674574828a7829731531ace379994d04bc4492e09&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/2026/10/25/machado-returns-venezuela-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T19:28:40.482Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-25T19:28:40.482Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Opposition leader and Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7CDO2HNDJVFR4YUKA2XRVUQW6I.jpg?auth=1fb85fc086f122a9830641ae558193a59f051725ae4d6029b1bd53eb578f5f41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado arrives at the Church of Santa Rosa in Barquisimeto, Venezuela, on October 25.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/25/uae-officials-reject-irans-criticism-of-un-candidate-nusseibeh/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T18:38:17.757Z</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>2026-10-25T18:38:17.757Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE officials reject Iran's criticism of UN candidate Nusseibeh ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YFYJ3AMZSFDEJBOWZZWNFPHPEE.jpg?auth=f2f565ffa67fb6a955b630a78e28a51d6aced58fd1d983f62c22f484e4f1a176&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4122&amp;height=2753</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE's Lana Nusseibeh entered the race for the UN's top job last week.  Joshua Longmore / The National ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/25/shadab-khans-world-record-century-secures-thrilling-tri-series-win-for-pakistan/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T18:07:57.564Z</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>2026-10-25T18:07:57.564Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Shadab Khan's world record century secures thrilling tri-series win for Pakistan]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RJGZVCZPXNWLGOXWAQT3VAABUM.jpg?auth=68dba3bb82f0d110b2c0d6b9db5496f1483a9c4b092cd8daf305bc17adcdf8e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4589&amp;height=3057</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan's Haris Rauf, left, and Shadab Khan secured a one-wicket win over England in the ODI tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/25/trump-iran-strike/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T17:20:15.229Z</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>2026-10-25T17:20:15.229Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump has 'a decision to make' on Iran as concerns over renewed strikes deepen]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QW4SHQD57E3GEFHB2DTMYAWTYY.jpg?auth=bb9a93fcaf2ad55090efc7e010460a34848a769db013530d90c9a40326a678af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump before boarding Air Force One on October 25 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, before travelling to Michigan for a campaign rally.  Getty Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/25/man-united-v-bournemouth-ratings-disaster-at-old-trafford-as-tielemans-and-dalot-struggle/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T17:17:32.629Z</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>2026-10-25T17:17:32.629Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Man United v Bournemouth ratings: Disaster at Old Trafford as Tielemans and Dalot struggle]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GA2IHGLPKIXKUFFOLWKVNJAWAA.jpg?auth=efe1f1481afc8c5afebe6f7244450ea8540b2d45c32c329c396470cc77e86d17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5758&amp;height=3839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bournemouth's English midfielder #16 Marcus Tavernier celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 25, 2026.  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No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications.   /  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/24/druze-leader-walid-joumblatt-believes-israel-plans-to-remain-in-southern-lebanon/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T16:20:42.344Z</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>2026-10-25T16:20:42.344Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Druze leader Walid Joumblatt believes Israel will 'never leave' southern Lebanon ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GQITZGZTTJFWFBODIGG64JLDUY.jpg?auth=1c3898b04e35bee2e6075cf80ee56f7603674be7b0efc5ed8b31bca68590327c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1534&amp;height=863</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese Druze leader Walid Joumblatt has said Israel will 'do whatever they want' in the region.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/dubai-food-security-strategy/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T15:35:55.166Z</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>2026-10-25T15:35:55.166Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai to boost local produce and reduce waste in new food security strategy ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EK7F3I5VR5GKFKIBERE3JW4F7Y.jpg?auth=90573314ecda5f23701d96709f9fa067927c5ba28b81eded1fbf075485c56d51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7565&amp;height=5046</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai has unveiled a new food security plan. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/uae-and-benin-agree-trade-deal-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T15:31:50.558Z</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>2026-10-25T15:31:50.558Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE and Benin agree to trade deal in Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YKFUVERNEZFABGB4QZZOB2DJQI.jpg?auth=7ad723e7195e2448f9863b9f7ac1e73205da10b98db410dfa4fc872f49f66edd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed and Benin's President Romuald Wadagni witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi.  Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/25/uae-captain-rahul-chopra-shines-in-stifling-heat-but-national-team-lose-to-netherlands/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T14:51:03.013Z</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>2026-10-25T14:51:03.013Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE captain Rahul Chopra shines in stifling heat but national team lose to Netherlands]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MSOZOOR4URHTJIBZOVTOVGD37U.jpg?auth=c25b208eee79d0224b5d5df6d4a34d3a9996e8863d439fd51ea182f06f64e37f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3993&amp;height=2246</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE's Rahul Chopra batted on after receiving medical assistance during the Cricket World Cup League Two match against the Netherlands in Dubai. Photo: ECB / ICC ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/sheikh-khaled-to-begin-official-visit-to-canada-on-monday/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T14:33:38.746Z</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>2026-10-25T14:33:38.746Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled to begin official visit to Canada on Monday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5B3D5VCH7NDSNPS6SDGPX7RPF4.jpg?auth=685248bdb0fe3e5c31b87b9c327662ac5f8c6469d8531dd139eb81edc1d0944d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will travel to Canada on Monday to begin an official visit. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/two-uae-convoys-carrying-260-tonnes-of-aid-arrive-in-gaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T14:26:48.612Z</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>2026-10-25T14:26:48.612Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two UAE convoys carrying 260 tonnes of aid arrive in Gaza]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YYDWJKC665AWJM3B2XFIDBHRGI.jpg?auth=88861137985a61897e49f915313fb8a2591ef6d4ccd7a3d7bff31dad6db66949&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5841&amp;height=3894</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More aid convoys from the UAE entered Gaza this week.  Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/25/saudi-arabia-announces-support-measures-as-electricity-and-water-tariffs-rise/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T14:06:38.881Z</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>2026-10-25T14:06:38.881Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia announces support measures as electricity and water tariffs rise]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZN3F7F3TD3RZEU7TA7WDDB2FRQ.jpg?auth=520026517348a6a225313d5dca72c3ac8d6ab5cffcaea4f392bc7fbcf3a4c1a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3907&amp;height=2722</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi King Salman has ordered monthly support payments to citizens. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/25/al-nassr-v-al-wasl-asian-champions-league-clash-in-riyadh-postponed/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T13:59:29.027Z</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>2026-10-25T13:59:29.027Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Al Nassr v Al Wasl Asian Champions League clash in Riyadh postponed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G7MPESMM5F5QY4LKM65DI2QCFM.jpg?auth=c7a0526d49549e60403866dd4cb6aa98f26cf53b89dc64cb0e844a79b379a8df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3333&amp;height=2210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Saudi Pro League match against Al Faisaly. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/dubai-awards-dh3-billion-in-contracts-to-expand-stormwater-drainage-network/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T13:22:01.785Z</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>2026-10-25T13:22:01.785Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai awards Dh3 billion in contracts to expand stormwater drainage network ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H44YFQF6B5HBHEYITQ5OVC43PE.jpg?auth=4360cf83722c941fd40c00fff1aee337f28b2030607e2b365f240168b623a8f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Severe weather in 2024 prompted authorities to launch the drainage system project. Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/25/yemeni-forces-intercept-houthi-weapons-being-smuggled-from-coast/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T13:18:11.731Z</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>2026-10-25T13:18:11.731Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yemeni forces intercept Houthi weapons being smuggled from coast]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/45QGEJPDYVG4PKWR4AHGMN6DDE.jpg?auth=08a27d7e6fa1b2f5eaa69f024197332a23ac52ea703a7ac387454025c359fb99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Authorities in Yemen's Shabwa governorate announced the seizure of smuggled weapons intended for the Houthis. 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