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Photo: Dubai Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/09/28/abu-dhabi-livex-livability-society-cities-families-commuting-work-jobs/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T14:00:00Z</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>2026-09-28T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why building better cities makes good business sense]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6332UKTQWFDKFHWJQQ2PX7I7SU.jpg?auth=0b4e4f8dbe3b03a897810b7f78927a485b8e58d8959a2939b05daa8671913252&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6591&amp;height=4943</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Since Abu Dhabi launched its Liveability Strategy in 2023, more communities now have more of the services and facilities that people need close to home. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/09/28/airtel-money-seeks-middle-east-tie-ups-and-is-open-to-future-dual-listing-in-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T13:46:41.817Z</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>2026-09-28T13:46:41.817Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Airtel Money seeks Middle East tie-ups and is open to future dual listing in UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2JRPZNYVHZCEBIFBY26SJ5TSNE.jpg?auth=59e210573329e8835a65d92c89f745c47b7c545751d3433c4d3511939be65bd3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A street scene in Mombasa, Kenya. The main goal of Airtel Africa is to 'champion the African markets'. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/09/28/sharjah-biennial-2027-announces-opening-programme-at-four-locations-across-the-emirate/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T13:35:42.236Z</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>2026-09-28T13:35:42.236Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sharjah Biennial 2027 announces opening programme at four locations across the emirate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3YUWSUHBE5FRLPSU7JKYH2TSPA.jpg?auth=ed5731c633d4d5281e883448a6f3f1fe7a9cd6847667ea46779d158071a4ec1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sharjah Biennial will return for its 17th edition in January. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/28/live-us-iran-war-saudi-arabia-riyadh/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T13:29:13.138Z</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>2026-09-28T13:29:13.138Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: US and Iran to hold 'separate talks' with mediators]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5D6G3P2BNIHL7TDLPU4IJCEZHA.jpg?auth=9f2dec2b2ca167f7c3da0f83c30c21286bb456d8558bd006a93b1e37dd073a00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7930&amp;height=5287</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian-made Zolfaghar missiles are seen on display beside a large portrait of Iran's supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei at Baharestan Square in Tehran on September 28, 2026.  State media in Iran on September 28 reported that Iran's delegation to the UN General Assembly had no talks planned with the United States, after the US president said he expected more negotiations.  (Photo by ATTA KENARE  /  AFP)  /  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/09/28/iranian-exiles-urge-trump-not-to-stop-at-nuclear-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T13:02:04.561Z</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>2026-09-28T13:02:04.561Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iranian exiles urge Trump not to stop at nuclear deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OZKIAXUGCNGGDKK6HHFNLPVZIM.jpg?auth=9955c42f3ecbd4466c354b12197f917cad5e207c1fc2d31e2bc270d5e4cd8cc8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4493&amp;height=2995</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A protester holds a placard reading ''Stop the massacres in Iran'' during an anti-government rally in support of the Iranian people in Paris. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/28/uk-foreign-secretary-hails-tougher-stance-on-israel-and-settler-terrorists/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T12:31:37.463Z</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>2026-09-28T12:31:37.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK Foreign Secretary hails tougher stance on Israel and 'settler terrorists']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VLOUCKU5XPJ3MH2MQKS565QOOE.jpg?auth=ea28e0de35637b88a6973629f27f779189c4b629bc9d360b1a5b2d9719b47459&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5624&amp;height=3754</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband speaking at the Labour Party annual conference in Liverpool. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/28/israels-relations-with-europe-in-tailspin-over-west-bank-sanctions/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T12:29:33.179Z</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>2026-09-28T12:29:33.179Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel's relations with Europe in tailspin over West Bank sanctions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VRSO7XILJ5PHU5DUX7QBQ5MQRY.jpg?auth=81dd2bf873463b6ec8ede6f9ac2dd920848e3ac8ef5a0cbcbb3eb5110eb6d114&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli right-wing activists from the Nahala settler movement celebrate the Jewish holiday of Sukkot near the border with Gaza. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/28/uae-cuts-domestic-heliport-registration-time-from-135-days-to-two/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T12:27:36.794Z</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>2026-09-28T12:27:36.794Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE cuts domestic heliport registration time from 135 days to two]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4A7QYS6VCFBGTJG6CJ57EFRKCY.jpg?auth=f359a7168c1f30d4795eac5f0356428de25f7121dfa4fe886c262912abbbbfd8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai’s first commercial vertiport, near Dubai International Airport. Ahmed Ramzan / The National ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/28/some-dubai-style-chocolate-recalled-in-uk-over-salmonella-fears/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T12:14:47.587Z</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>2026-09-28T12:14:47.587Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Some Dubai-style chocolate recalled in UK over salmonella fears]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4X7EPBOPFNBE7N5YWR44UDBTYM.jpg?auth=d0b3fe3e8d5674494bb20af2840ac48eb47174d18b2380d379a1a72f056d4689&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[World of Sweets is recalling Dubai Style Crunchy Knafeh and Pistachio Milk Chocolate and Alyan Dubai Style Chocolate Truffles. Photo: World of Sweets]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/28/qatar-extends-lng-force-majeure-as-hormuz-disruption-threatens-winter-supply/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T11:51:56.534Z</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>2026-09-28T11:51:56.534Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qatar extends LNG force majeure as Hormuz disruption threatens winter supply]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C5H6CGSXTRSBQ3OVHCR2YUW2FE.jpg?auth=bf71059210ac26cf7a6fe5ba1526446067d6832edf59022190f3b05ab536cbee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Qatar has been operating its Ras Laffan LNG export facility at reduced capacity after it was attacked and damaged in March. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/28/saudi-foreign-minister-visits-washington-for-rubio-talks-as-yemen-war-rages/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T11:50:32.54Z</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>2026-09-28T11:50:32.54Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Foreign Minister visits Washington for talks with Rubio as Yemen war rages]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2QXOHGDPF5HBLASO2H3RIBGXQY.jpg?auth=07709d531030060fca33e559dbd259b5e35988a0eae929a2ef429b01eddc22f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan addressed the UN General Assembly in New York. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/09/28/pope-leo-urges-europe-to-give-up-ground-for-the-sake-of-peace-in-ukraine/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-28T11:42:52.703Z</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>2026-09-28T11:42:52.703Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pope Leo urges Europe to 'give up ground' for the sake of peace in Ukraine]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CZFKH6MWGKDDODVBPYGMGP4UAM.jpg?auth=b922532735eee8ba160a885937b89a3857482af9f3b4a125601d639d5e125238&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6143&amp;height=4095</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV, right, speaks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Metz, north-eastern France. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/27/iran-apocalyptic-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T16:04:51.907Z</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>2026-09-27T16:04:51.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran steadfast even if it comes to 'apocalyptic war', Foreign Minister says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HSZTM2ATOQGI3XZP5CW4CG52Q4.jpg?auth=c1b9fb625b82fe6fc3a6f3d002e2c580316705c1f7b47ad898b6ea91a9b67a3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi speaks to members of the media during the UN General Assembly.  Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/09/27/snl-anthropic-dario-amodei/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T15:31:18.817Z</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>2026-09-27T15:31:18.817Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Anthropic's Dario Amodei portrayed on Saturday Night Live amid rising concern over AI security]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4CJHC7VH7ZM6CLXIXNCE5KDJS4.jpg?auth=dcc235ae869a0c754f523ca5bd4778fed2579d0b2d0b9ce5e143ad4c6733b238&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2738&amp;height=1825</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei speaks during a Security Council meeting on AI at the UN General Assembly. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/27/israels-smotrich-calls-for-war-in-west-bank-and-dismantling-of-palestinian-authority/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T15:13:30.185Z</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>2026-09-27T15:13:30.185Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel's Smotrich calls for war in West Bank and dismantling of Palestinian Authority]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4XUTINUBGTLEDYLTJA7RCBJ6XA.jpg?auth=5b28e36af97f29f01aac655ed16f3ca576bf46572808493609cd03892a06a349&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4669&amp;height=3112</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has been accused of undermining prospects of an independent Palestinian state with his latest remarks. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/27/uae-sends-further-458-tonnes-of-aid-to-gaza-in-show-of-support/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T15:05:21.653Z</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>2026-09-27T15:05:21.653Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE sends further 458 tonnes of aid to Gaza in show of support]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NQKLUEKKHFD53AD47HBEKCHSBE.jpeg?auth=4cfb2b9c0a6e1eeeca70d93c1699bcdae2d4826ae12e11cfc835e80ce93d02b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3931&amp;height=2619</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Twenty-eight lorries carried the latest batch of critical UAE aid into Gaza. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/27/sheikh-hamdan-says-dubai-longevity-drive-can-improve-health-and-deliver-dh35bn-economic-boost/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T14:30:36.448Z</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>2026-09-27T14:30:36.448Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai longevity drive can improve health and deliver Dh35bn economic boost, Sheikh Hamdan says ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X32CQYFJD5HYFN6GWYUZUSFBXM.jpeg?auth=967e4eea5396594f29d39ca896223943f6a360cd96ac1fc49df706da5e4e9469&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6572&amp;height=3697</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has approved the strategy and budget for the Dubai Longevity Authority. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/27/trump-iran-rejects-negotiation-mike-waltz/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T14:16:52.605Z</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>2026-09-27T14:16:52.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump suspicious of Iran’s intentions in proposal to end war, says ambassador]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WTAYLVXIIDLDVTDCO4DQMOHVLU.jpg?auth=e95b7256e14190c673b8c303955405106865c60ddc88b3bb3b30f1bbbe8d30dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump recently rejected a proposal that Iran said would lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/09/27/china-and-us-agree-to-tariff-cuts-on-30-billion-in-goods-and-ai-dialogue/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T10:34:51.719Z</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>2026-09-27T10:34:51.719Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[China and US agree to tariff cuts on $30 billion in goods and AI dialogue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/67EDYMDF6JLGXFTBHUN7IIAP34.jpg?auth=ba80138065d8fecc4891553ea295dedbd8e965b8abc479d68fce621733e00f68&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3766&amp;height=2510</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President of China Xi Jinping, left, with US President Donald Trump at the National Archives Museum in Washington. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/09/27/uae-still-magnet-for-ultra-wealthy-undeterred-by-war-chaos/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-27T04:00:00Z</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>2026-09-27T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE remains magnet for ultra-wealthy undeterred by war disruption]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RHQVWTDMJZHWJD2X5L6V3KUIWU.JPG?auth=f54f52a961d223b5da3e7039d26fe98dc299e52abf1c33528a531f786c9de4ce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1619&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[HSBC launched a dedicated wealth centre at its flagship Jumeirah Branch in September last year. 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