<?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/news/uae/2026/08/02/middle-east-braces-for-heatwave-in-days-ahead-as-summer-season-hits-peak/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T12:19:19.9Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T12:19:19.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East braces for heatwave in days ahead as summer season hits peak]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2PQTE4KIREBVG4Q6DNPMDEEXY.jpg?auth=0e05cacf1bf7a5c166bf61e0987cf0f23aab7c93b00030417b19bbf5ac045cc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A resident takes cover during the summer heat in Dubai.  Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/02/opec-agrees-output-rise-in-september-but-pauses-increase-from-fourth-quarter/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T11:35:05.156Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:35:05.156Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Opec+ agrees output rise in September amid uneasy pause in Iran war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OPCMOPOMSLKSZSQIAUJGNPHKT4.jpg?auth=093539f5bbda0ea9a4ae4582ac23c8605289cead1ddcfc04741d5938fa5c349b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Opec is set to collectively add 188,000 barrels per day next month. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/02/trumps-iran-u-turns-feed-taco-narrative/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T11:21:04.52Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T11:21:04.52Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump's Iran U-turns feed 'Taco' narrative]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TMH5BDMS3PTUMGD2DYL3FKJJVA.jpg?auth=0235571fa3a3c27b810b33e2f34bfe33500a87e3e14389844b090787094942b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2965&amp;height=1977</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CAMP DAVID, MARYLAND - JULY 31: U. S.  President Donald Trump listens to questions from reporters during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, the presidential retreat, on July 31, 2026 in Camp David, Maryland.  Trump convened members of his Cabinet at the presidential retreat as the war with Iran continues.    Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker  /  GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA  /  Getty Images via AFP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/02/leny-yoro-on-the-mood-at-man-united-his-injury-problems-and-chances-of-winning-premier-league-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T10:56:27.306Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T10:56:27.306Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leny Yoro on the mood at Man United, his injury problems and chances of winning Premier League title]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7DZKXUA5ETKGINQJ4G2CBJXE6I.jpg?auth=6d054150ccc6b6c41b712becbffe09bad9ea9076863e862cd61cdbe5b1d3a913&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4251&amp;height=2834</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Leny Yoro, right, during Manchester United's pre-season friendly win over Atletico Madrid in Sweden. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/02/mike-pompeo-gulf-states-will-have-to-join-us-to-finish-the-job-on-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T10:45:42.006Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T10:45:42.006Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mike Pompeo: 'Gulf states will have to join US to finish the job on Iran']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PARPVCYNUBEMXAOVNWC23D7UZ4.jpg?auth=dd925935e0837a0d1ebf630d26c42b6f70fa65b0a9a1f15f038ce4d15a18c200&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1536&amp;height=1147</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former US secretary of state Mike Pompeo with The National's Manus Cranny. Photo: Manus Cranny / The National
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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/02/dubai-records-47-million-fewer-public-transport-journeys-in-first-half-of-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:15:31.601Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:15:31.601Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai records 47 million fewer public transport journeys in first half of 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XNK7IA6XQFCZ3COTK7VWV7PHZY.jpg?auth=48bdb54b6944a782c8165ee534ac6f6ed87796ab487b56cf02709e14bfb8f51c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7792&amp;height=4383</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Despite the impact of the regional conflict, Dubai is continuing to invest in its future, with public transport central to its plans. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/07/31/boy-george-pulls-out-of-west-end-musical-after-backlash-over-pro-israel-song/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:05:29.694Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T09:05:29.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Boy George fires record label manager over pro-Israel song dispute]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NZMFH6QDKVBCPGVHVGM4VCA66Q.jpg?auth=fae8b8c783e956b3e08d4a21a48633ff4d0ef45d837fb6ce4ff18fda2bce36fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Boy George performs at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. 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Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/02/uae-launches-award-to-honour-those-who-create-lasting-legacy-for-annual-themes/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T07:44:40.634Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T07:44:40.634Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE launches award to honour those who create lasting legacy for annual themes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3RE3SXWPABD3ZLMAT2ZJ6ZLRCY.jpg?auth=fb20b764f09e60a854904afa6973300296fa18e9afd738607388f54277d4f45a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed has directed the launch of the award built around the pillars of impact, sustainability and inspiration. Photo: Mohamed bin Zayed / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/02/massive-attack-ban-singapore-palestine-flag/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T05:48:04.233Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:48:04.233Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK band Massive Attack banned from Singapore over 'foreign' Palestinian flag at concert]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FJRF5LIJKMOCUTPZCHF5BI32ZM.jpg?auth=0c483ebd4138ef591dee445d0765c7d05d57e379842b96cfc8ada429000744da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2432&amp;height=1718</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robert Del Naja and Grant Marshall of the band Massive Attack stand with a Palestinian flag at the end of their performance in Singapore on July 29. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/08/02/chelsea-player-salaries-202627-how-much-does-british-record-signing-morgan-rogers-earn/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T05:24:55.734Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:24:55.734Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Chelsea player salaries 2026/27: How much does British record signing Morgan Rogers earn?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CXZVEYP2TRAUTL5JARU2O4RRI4.jpg?auth=6581f0043d74c7cef64e61ece139923c7f327fa244b47f2cab84171a83f687c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7080&amp;height=3983</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea unveil new signing Morgan Rogers with manager Xabi Alonso. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/08/02/alexandra-eala-stuns-naomi-osaka-to-set-up-washington-open-final-against-jessica-pegula/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T05:17:58.149Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T05:17:58.149Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala stuns Naomi Osaka to set up Washington Open final against Jessica Pegula]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EVX5KPJI3IIJIJAETBY3H4R25U.jpg?auth=244f14827ac440bcd9986d28a2d6e4bd2a5067d6d5a57f1748c6425797110b42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3942&amp;height=2628</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala of the Philippines is having a breakthrough year on the WTA Tour. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/08/02/money-me-dubai-entrepreneur-makes-millions-helping-struggling-rich-to-pawn-their-watches/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T04:51:16.498Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:51:16.498Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Money & Me: Dubai entrepreneur makes millions helping struggling rich to pawn their watches]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C74367ESFVATNFFZ5OXSH75FUM.jpg?auth=d84f11d6af14edb3b8de2d1185e72546e97c00f9bd9000e286297514102c8df1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5236&amp;height=2945</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[George Flo at The Heritage Club's office at Gold & Diamond Park, Dubai. Ruel Pableo for The National
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/02/live-trump-backs-away-from-iran-attack-and-says-perimeters-of-deal-agreed/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T04:46:58.542Z</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>2026-08-02T04:46:58.542Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Trump backs away from Iran attack and says 'perimeters of deal' agreed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DBOO3PSFGJ5CXSOP4BCJHOTWJA.jpg?auth=de87e00787a12bc7cb72f4063456dce8b98923c907fbb5e48f9c087f83b5784f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3182&amp;height=2121</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CAMP DAVID, MARYLAND - JULY 31: U. S.  President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David, the presidential retreat, with (L-R) Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on July 31, 2026 in Camp David, Maryland.  Trump convened members of his Cabinet at the presidential retreat as the war with Iran continues.    Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images / AFP (Photo by Anna Moneymaker  /  GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA  /  Getty Images via AFP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/08/02/uae-riyadh-flights-cancellations-update/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T04:30:15.728Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:30:15.728Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East flights: Which airlines have suspended or cancelled services amid US-Iran conflict?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HZWQKALWLAC3MS2E7DXQE6OCF4.jpg?auth=d12154ac5f312b4e1c87ec0574306f890dbb182897c0dc1b6ccb104b8ecd634a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Air France has extended its suspension of flights to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/02/its-ai-problem-now-why-bots-attacking-their-brethren-could-quickly-turn-ugly/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[It's AI problem now: Why bots attacking their brethren could quickly turn ugly]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/N4PWKHXVSVB2PACWRQRVAJYY2M.jpg?auth=dd79187fcd94b854a02140aef747388c293202a4e8bbc292795cb9f6ccffba05&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The recent hacking incidents that involved OpenAI, Hugging Face, Modal Labs and Anthropic are another warning sign of how dangerous AI can become. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/02/dont-walk-through-the-farms-at-night-folk-tales-behind-emirati-horror-series-kaainaat/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T03:07:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T03:07:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Don’t walk through the farms at night’: Folk tales behind Emirati horror series Kaa’inaat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/THOCZLWCKRCGJJFH4ZEFXVRF3I.jpg?auth=37889d2515d2dc26ddf94568491e944bce0da3f7a33f386abfa7e480aebe66c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4240&amp;height=2832</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abdullah Bin Haider, centre, films a scene for Emirati supernatural series Kaa’inaat, shot in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. Photo: Starzplay]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/02/trump-halts-iran-attacks-and-says-new-talks-are-on-to-open-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T02:54:08.039Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T02:54:08.039Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump halts attacks on Iran but says deal must be made 'rapidly']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5INRVYLSXZG2YJAMWSMYOB7WPE.jpg?auth=d716487128de6bb3daf8309e2ef46b812678471fae372824c9e31df3c614637a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5358&amp;height=3364</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A billboard depicting US President Donald Trump, in Tehran on July 30. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/08/01/fcnr-deposits-for-non-resident-indians-why-hold-savings-in-us-dollars-in-india/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-01T15:10:47.805Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-01T15:10:47.805Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[FCNR deposits for non-resident Indians: Why hold savings in US dollars in India]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A6MUB26NABFYFGJIFVG6VD7CIE.jpg?auth=4b0e1f1fb7fdcd04175dd5bc54e237292fbdd5196af674a5e521ad4001b4d381&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4864&amp;height=2736</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The scheme offering higher returns is only applicable to US dollar deposits. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>