<?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/business/banking/2026/07/22/us-treasury-signals-years-long-plan-to-rebuild-iraq-banking-sector/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T20:51:35.888Z</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>2026-07-22T20:51:35.888Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US Treasury signals years-long plan to rebuild Iraq banking sector]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LQO2T6TFMZB6RPFA65IXF5X4DE.jpg?auth=2f8088c958f6b6fddece92b45098c24ef17777e20b10427ecda5a956bf8d27b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2304&amp;height=1536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A foreign currency exchange business in Baghdad, Iraq.  Anadolu Agency via Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/22/senate-committee-backs-trump-nominee-to-lead-us-middle-east-policy/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T20:34:46.294Z</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>2026-07-22T20:34:46.294Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Senate committee backs Trump nominee to lead US Middle East policy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PNINCEZ3ZZ5QPU4NRPRL37P2B4.jpg?auth=f9f623816466a680c90c7cfcc302b3ece5ff8f90a8ba5a82b39b57fe311c987b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Donald Blome is a career diplomat who has held several senior postings in the Middle East and surrounding region.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/22/live-us-iran-strikes-hormuz-ships/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T17:46:36.419Z</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>2026-07-22T17:46:36.419Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Iran warns it will strike Middle East infrastructure if US attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YCHQI74NHRE6XIIGKABZXJXKFM?auth=c62b1031ac8a7be252e2c32e1cdcc4463b23be6165520eff0cfb3d0fb899d130&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4600&amp;height=2588</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This screen grab made on July 22, 2026 from handout video footage released by the US Central Command (CENTCOM) on July 21, 2026 shows US forces launching what the military says are precision strikes targeting Iranian military capabilities for the eleventh consecutive night.  Fresh US strikes triggered air defences in Tehran on July 22 after President Donald Trump warned he was "not finished" with a war with Iran that has already cost his nation $37. 5 billion.  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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/22/behind-symbolism-of-lebanons-flag-planting-doubts-persist-over-us-peace-plan/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T17:01:22.006Z</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>2026-07-22T17:01:22.006Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Behind symbolism of Lebanon's flag-planting, doubts persist over US peace plan ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VUPBZMSOH4QQQFDXRYEZHRU77E.jpg?auth=f25bdeab81e1e0ecf67e9e587fd534ac930f48ebc72ab714ec4dc5f15e3f79e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=960&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prime Minister Nawaf Salam plants a Lebanese flag in the ground during a visit to Zawtar Al Gharbiyeh. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/22/etihad-rail-brings-forward-madinat-zayed-and-liwa-station-opening-date-to-november-30/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T16:43:41.086Z</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>2026-07-22T16:43:41.086Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Etihad Rail brings forward Madinat Zayed and Liwa station opening date to November 30]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H3OF56EH4B2CIIFPYPHDKTBPWE.jpg?auth=40adbd91283f585f4aaeab8359c7506b3d7e433e8ed800590ef799eaf2f1e501&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2500</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Etihad Rail launched its landmark passenger line on June 30. Photo: EPA 

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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cycling/2026/07/22/tour-de-france-2026-philipsen-wins-thrilling-stage-17-after-breakaway-battle-as-pogacar-maintains-lead/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T16:23:48.144Z</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>2026-07-22T16:23:48.144Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tour de France 2026: Philipsen wins thrilling Stage 17 after breakaway battle as Pogacar maintains lead]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z6LNFA3UJRFT7JJR4Z2TLIA6JI?auth=9e336cf9c72fe504f3908d93ab05dd0789695a50f8cd1f96dd6d1caa0d2985c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3074&amp;height=1729</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jasper Philipsen sprints to victory on Stage 17 of the 2026 Tour de France. 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Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/07/22/new-passport-centres-provide-relief-for-indians-in-uae-after-weeks-of-delays/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T15:35:53.848Z</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>2026-07-22T15:35:53.848Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[New passport centres provide relief for Indians in UAE after weeks of delays]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UPYJGK5CXNC5TNVJFHJUMKC6ME.jpeg?auth=249bc84f7e4a23686a12fe241c130fb62c7309daa20d8967d27a6b66184e8ca7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2304</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Al Hind Indian Consular Application Centre in Al Ghaith Tower in downtown Abu Dhabi. Photo: Alexander Christou / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/07/22/dp-world-signs-deal-to-build-two-uae-container-terminals-outside-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T15:29:26.454Z</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>2026-07-22T15:29:26.454Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DP World signs deal to build two UAE container terminals outside Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WDOKFXBK3JCOLKGXY2OOBYFXTU.jpg?auth=e43ff08a2da24f178b7bf4f4a4fad61cbc11a895aaae8677b85256804796fb8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2303</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, witnesses the signing of the agreement by DP World chairman Issa Kazim and Mousa Murad, director of the Port of Fujairah. Photo: Dubai Media Office / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/22/trump-iran-strikes-bridges/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T15:01:44.515Z</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>2026-07-22T15:01:44.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump threatens to strike Tehran if Hormuz attacks continue]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7NZBH3BG6NVZI5U4PDKDYFWUNA.jpg?auth=60fe34642565d06f0d05aefc482cb90c85ecae5a6e04f167ec870580df1873cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7961&amp;height=5307</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump travelled to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware to attend the transfer of US service members killed in the Middle East. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/07/22/trump-administration-reaches-deal-over-saudi-civilian-nuclear-programme-reports-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T14:41:15.592Z</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>2026-07-22T14:41:15.592Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump administration reaches deal over Saudi civilian nuclear programme, reports say]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S6CP6JBT7YCVWE32NHJ4K3AA7A.jpg?auth=6ecc867100e42007115093172b58a611d4e2a0ef6b45ba6dad549df0cb54bc2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on November 19.  Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/22/engine-oil-shortage-deepens-gazas-water-crisis-as-pumps-and-tankers-grind-to-halt/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T14:33:47.945Z</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>2026-07-22T14:33:47.945Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Engine oil shortage deepens Gaza's water crisis as pumps and tankers grind to halt]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/42TH2N3V6V2VYW4ME5DTJYJZ4M.jpg?auth=edcc8a8f08a515c9e7a79d78ff9080bf0901ff41876e928cf7c63521b3d6d333&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[For thousands of families living in tents across the Gaza Strip, access to water is a daily struggle. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/07/22/magomed-ankalaev-targets-alex-pereira-heavyweight-trilogy-bout-after-ufc-abu-dhabi-return/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T14:11:52.829Z</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>2026-07-22T14:11:52.829Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Magomed Ankalaev targets Alex Pereira heavyweight trilogy bout after UFC Abu Dhabi return]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7CXQP5CE4JCOBPVC5LQRCHDSDE.jpg?auth=e2ef22c81cbee8fb24841e865d78dbf6281bed16c2cc8b478e79a7359de1aad2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3950&amp;height=2222</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UFC light heavyweight Magomed Ankalaev takes on Bogdan Guskov in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/22/israeli-president-warns-of-threats-to-october-election/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T14:07:26.084Z</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>2026-07-22T14:07:26.084Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli president warns of threats to October election]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PX72XEH4CIPUB74FJK4YB3LAMU.jpg?auth=c83f3f156c1c0e4be9322b94461768411d0ed51682c295bcb0ae4df507b35167&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4034&amp;height=2689</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli President Isaac Herzog said there were threats 'both internal and external' to the October poll. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/07/22/un-water-conference-uae-senegal-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T14:00:00Z</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>2026-07-22T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Global water governance is fragmented. We have a chance to fix this in Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EFQEDQPI2MQUJXPUQ7R5M7Z72Y.jpg?auth=d6a6cadadbdad4b9a503fa9c4350c45b1fec570bfeb5c3bb3e91710dcae578e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5838&amp;height=3892</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man walks on the dry riverbed of the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad earlier this year. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/07/22/fears-british-muslim-women-will-be-misled-about-marriage-reforms/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T13:30:01.725Z</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>2026-07-22T13:30:01.725Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fears British Muslim women will be misled about marriage reforms]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/77JZ6RE43ZCBZCJQH3QSC4VIMI.jpg?auth=01af26589eacd9a071e401ce8d8fa15d050d6785d4e95bd8fd088cec25d0252f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5760&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The British reform would shift the power to legally marry a couple from registered venues to licensed officiants]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/07/22/abu-dhabi-home-prices-surge-in-first-half-of-2026-despite-iran-war-uncertainty/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T13:18:31.182Z</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>2026-07-22T13:18:31.182Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi home prices surge in first half of 2026 despite Iran war uncertainty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/72YN2QVEFZB7RNVVVLZPARZU6U.jpg?auth=c5a24c60a26022a14177bcfc2b1a385a80f56959d76293fc23cbeed98328095c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5755&amp;height=3842</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi's total property transactions surged 112 per cent year-on-year to hit Dh117 billion in the first half of this year. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/07/22/abu-dhabi-festival-2026-reveals-full-line-up-with-hans-zimmer-and-uae-national-orchestra/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-22T13:03:04.696Z</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>2026-07-22T13:03:04.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Festival 2026 reveals full line-up with Hans Zimmer and UAE National Orchestra]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LFBNPTGL5NCCRB6XG5MLZYPCQU.png?auth=f9c5e5d89f6504399a0c79dc7a5e977797e8014d72bf1e8832d5f78e412bb7a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1049&amp;height=701</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hans Zimmer brings his Next Level tour to Etihad Arena on November 13. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/07/21/uae-set-to-conclude-up-to-seven-cepas-by-year-end-dr-thani-al-zeyoudi-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-21T06:59:53.197Z</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>2026-07-21T06:59:53.197Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE set to conclude up to seven Cepas by end of year, Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QPEI5RHJDBCLTB7L7ZW5KJA2VA.jpg?auth=c974b02e62b706e5e324a714e5dbc4a9afa44ad0f0400becc7c21742192fdeda&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has signed several Cepas this year, including with Sierra Leone in February. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/07/21/uae-flights-cancellations-iran-us/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-21T06:09:34.387Z</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>2026-07-21T06:09:34.387Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Airlines suspend Middle East flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Beirut amid renewed 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 Dubai, Beirut and Riyadh. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/07/21/qa-replay-what-does-the-latest-us-iran-escalation-mean-for-the-gulf/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-21T06:07:35.954Z</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>2026-07-21T06:07:35.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Q&A replay: What does the latest US-Iran escalation mean for the Gulf?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5WGRKUCX6NBH3FV4PLF3A426FA.jpg?auth=6e7a558a7f9bd298eac14406f7587c89d130f637100245438fba25974bbf5fe2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National's editors and correspondents answer your questions on the breakdown of ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/07/21/adnoc-unveils-62-billion-investment-in-umm-shaif-gas-cap-as-it-accelerates-gas-export-strategy/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-21T05:30:00Z</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>2026-07-21T05:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Adnoc unveils $6.2 billion investment in Umm Shaif gas cap as it accelerates gas export strategy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P5PAV4CCFBETJIP2WRK3PGIWPA.jpg?auth=5aeab2c89929160cf048e54ef0122861a4518d630579947df9f56d896cde5c9a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3995&amp;height=2360</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Adnoc says the final investment decision for Umm Shaif Gas Cap will unlock more than 600 million standard cubic feet per day of natural gas and associated gas liquids. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/07/21/jordan-flight-cancellations-continue-as-iranian-attacks-disrupt-air-travel/</loc><lastmod>2026-07-21T05:22:08.428Z</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>2026-07-21T05:22:08.428Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jordan flight cancellations continue as Iranian attacks disrupt air travel]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HM4FHJYZ25FZ7GV322IZXIEAJY.jpg?auth=088e10a63d3beaf09dfd3d27ac2c6381a7c236446bec9ddb42671cc071a6bec5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4369&amp;height=3033</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Several Royal Jordanian flights have been cancelled following renewed Iranian attacks. 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