<?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/arts-culture/2026/04/06/abu-dhabis-culture-and-tourism-grew-in-2025-as-visitor-numbers-hit-266-million/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T11:10:26.474Z</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>2026-04-06T11:10:26.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi's culture and tourism grew in 2025 as visits hit 26.6 million]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3ZJJGG7DOVBUVCMWWKUAYKGZGI.jpg?auth=68c0a5126a000e022f3ea82b58852cc4128f1c3f9bccca0740524cb6de324a45&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5843&amp;height=3895</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zayed National Museum's opening was a major milestone in 2025. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/06/uae-intercepts-12-ballistic-missiles-two-cruise-missiles-and-19-drones-on-monday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T11:05:43.178Z</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>2026-04-06T11:05:43.178Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE intercepts 12 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles and 19 drones ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DXN25DHBKBAJZOAAUBX7EAOBAI.jpg?auth=6da006209bcde08a132333c799cca239a836bf3e561495faf51e4b39a12e0f44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6274&amp;height=4185</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has faced daily attacks from Iran since February 28. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/06/israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-kill-dozens-as-army-chief-vows-to-step-up-campaign-against-hezbollah/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T10:22:25.426Z</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>2026-04-06T10:22:25.426Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill dozens as army chief vows to step up campaign against Hezbollah]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OO7VM4VIPZ4SSRRFOLAOATSM2Y.jpg?auth=ab0ef6be12fb3c2d5de8b17c13882dca5321f4e15c283eed036e60d723190481&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A bulldozer clears rubble after a strike near Rafic Hariri University Hospital, in Jnah, Beirut, one of several areas hit by a wave of Israeli attacks. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/06/best-photos-of-april-6-from-artemis-ii-crew-looking-back-at-earth-to-tourists-go-karting-in-tokyo/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T09:45:57.315Z</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>2026-04-06T09:45:57.315Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best photos of April 6: From Artemis II crew looking back at Earth to tourists go-karting in Tokyo]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WBUO32NEIJCYBM6MMPM7AA6RHY.jpg?auth=95bc2c06c64e3a8b659eae2078b329a22b56c49f3a9e5c203abcc7110f7bb286&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3088&amp;height=2316</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[TOPSHOT - This handout picture by an Artemis II crew member provided by NASA shows Artemis II mission specialist Christina Koch looking back at earth through the window of the Orion spacecraft on April 2, 2026. The four Artemis astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon on the way to their planned lunar flyby, NASA said on April 3. "You are now closer to the moon than you are to us on Earth," mission control told the astronauts at around 11 pm (0400 GMT), according to the space agency's official live broadcast. (Photo by Handout / NASA / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / NASA" - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/06/financial-fraud-thrives-in-the-fog-of-war-and-the-uae-is-ready-for-it/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T09:40:55.727Z</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>2026-04-06T09:40:55.727Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Financial fraud thrives in the fog of war - and the UAE is ready for it]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2GVNLX4SSVVDX7TH37AIAJXZD4.jpg?auth=3a68b850bb9874ff49b04ac57e3f50678064171012f6f0d00818999cc912342f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1281</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Authorities across the region have seen elevated risks of various financial crimes. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/06/can-chennai-super-kings-still-be-considered-a-top-team-in-the-ipl/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T08:38:31.12Z</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>2026-04-06T08:38:31.12Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Chennai Super Kings still be considered a top team in the IPL?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TFL2OULXEBDHLDWMV246LL5BCQ?auth=d2cbd4708ad1ff6f6731c690b71819683da34b72d4a8c7ef52bc55b2397fcec8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1793&amp;height=1009</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chennai Super Kings have lost their first three games of IPL 2026. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/06/libyas-oil-production-hits-10-year-high-of-143-million-bpd/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T07:55:16.094Z</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>2026-04-06T07:55:16.094Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Libya’s oil production hits 10-year high of 1.43 million bpd]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QWBF5FUJAEQWLQN6FS3KGY44AA.jpg?auth=2e62cde98e4ebe728bf1b6e797c683ddae0b5046fe2c4d97700990317dbff6d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Brega oil port in northern Libya. Oil and gas account for nearly 95 per cent of the country's exports and government revenue. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/06/uae-eid-al-adha-holiday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T07:22:28.991Z</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>2026-04-06T07:22:28.991Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[When is the next UAE public holiday?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YNFSYIWWY5HQNFCRHPGIF3WKKM.jpg?auth=a00bd6c04eca1a41a5309dbd5f168f52790ebaf8891b41be4d658d66ed571cca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Workers can look forward to six days off around Eid Al Adha, the next major public holiday. Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/04/06/sinners-win-streak-puts-alcarazs-no-1-spot-under-threat-as-clay-court-season-gets-underway/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T06:00:00Z</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>2026-04-06T06:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sinner’s winning streak puts Alcaraz’s No 1 spot under threat as clay-court season gets under way ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DQDSIAFR3BCDFF7Z26IZGXOWUM?auth=9c1ae82499611e2b227d3411bda1e3da6286cb66e02f43f571d8cec5a47a7f44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4675&amp;height=2630</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner is looking to become the first man since Novak Djokovic in 2015 to win the opening three Masters 1000 tournaments of the season. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/04/06/gulf-airlines-now-operating-at-half-capacity-as-recovery-continues/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T05:46:17.366Z</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>2026-04-06T05:46:17.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Gulf airlines operating at half capacity as recovery continues]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y7ZAYYMNQFECXJ2EQPGGIW6S4Q.jpg?auth=263d2fcb24da5130e3be367d68cad27af225607a947f910e560d36259d23a7a4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7305&amp;height=4870</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emirates has seen one of the strongest recoveries, operating about 384 flights on April 4 compared with 531 on February 27. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/06/uae-preparing-support-package-for-tourism-sector-says-economy-minister/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T04:55:36.471Z</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>2026-04-06T04:55:36.471Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE preparing support package for tourism sector, says economy minister]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I3TWBGES5ZE25DXU7VYXXNZCGU.jpg?auth=eb1cce4e990931dbaeabcb69a8aca9d46be5c1045cd3ed3d24582839ab0f1591&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abdulla bin Touq says the UAE tourism sector is under 'huge pressure' due to Iran's aggression. Ryan Carter / Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/06/bernardo-silva-to-leave-manchester-city-this-summer-lijnders-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T04:03:53.43Z</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>2026-04-06T04:03:53.43Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City this summer, Lijnders says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2KRDCTSIZJE3BHYD6P7C322TUM?auth=2cbf5f8b2f860d5dbaabaaf9b5c792f3b4aef17bfff526eee94eecfb31c1f8d9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1523&amp;height=1142</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bernardo Silva joined Manchester City from Monaco in 2017. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/04/06/how-much-money-do-you-need-to-live-in-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T04:00:00Z</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>2026-04-06T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How much money do you need to live in the UAE?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OWBIMS5G2JBXHFHDD2M3TEKNAE.jpg?auth=c7e9441d3788133a9b373dec13a7e410c29e4a1533745c5282cc468657217e63&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2496</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[How you manage your income depends on lifestyle, rent and long-term goals. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/06/sameer-minhas-ubaid-shah-and-other-standout-local-talent-at-psl-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T04:00:00Z</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>2026-04-06T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sameer Minhas, Ubaid Shah and other standout local talent at PSL 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FDTFSHA2UNCKZKMGEPCUGUO2HQ?auth=e3ee0e8f24937df3d563ed9aacc6703d75d0f1e5937d453a1f22623e0d8c995b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3648&amp;height=2052</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Islamabad United's Sameer Minhas has been the stand-out batter in PSL so far. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/06/live-iran-war-us-israel-trump-deal-ceasefire/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T03:43:23.624Z</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>2026-04-06T03:43:23.624Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Tehran rejects temporary ceasefire as it reviews peace proposal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3TCOYL6OVVGRVBZ4IOJX4J4VNI.gif?auth=bc5f48f42f8257ad6a656d608801f802950dcc6e4c7bf82486e8907a8ca2e5f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1000&amp;height=563</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US, Iran and mediators push for 45-day ceasefire, reports say]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/06/arsenals-old-fears-resurface-as-season-reaches-defining-stretch/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T03:17:35.412Z</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>2026-04-06T03:17:35.412Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arsenal’s old fears resurface as season reaches defining stretch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5TB2DX23PJFPXLNGTPPJ5BLW5Q?auth=34bfa060543267cc258f4840eca85615c64cc1351119d45df4686225125e6576&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2202&amp;height=1239</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mikel Arteta recognises Arsenal are in a 'difficult period' following back-to-back losses in domestic cup competitions. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/04/06/inside-the-rise-of-movie-memorabilia-as-a-collectible-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T03:01:00Z</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>2026-04-06T03:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Inside the rise of movie memorabilia as a collectible investment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MIVCSJGHANF5ZF2XVTPOYBGVMM.jpg?auth=0067dcbae50f3abf836f17197b206742a9abcb701f1ee21dafa31da9b342ecc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5321&amp;height=3540</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From costumes and posters to screen-used props, movie memorabilia continues to attract buyers drawn to cinema, nostalgia and rarity. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/06/iran-expansionism-obstacle-to-peace/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T03:00:00Z</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>2026-04-06T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran's expansionist worldview is the biggest obstacle to a real peace deal]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MSVXFXL2UVB3TKGXVV7DK6EOB4.jpg?auth=2fef89f270455f44f3a5e7f39ece431b481bc252fc1b44a74c4be29ed0313747&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3200&amp;height=1800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' navy is obstructing most marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil normally passes. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/06/strait-of-hormuz-is-americas-decisive-moment-and-washingtons-blind-spot/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T03:00:00Z</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>2026-04-06T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Strait of Hormuz is America's decisive moment – and Washington's blind spot ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZQCW73JDQBBC5GAW2T6XRVQCOE.JPG?auth=46f247e9b149265b27196a6aec1c53bf87d7e88e3329f8b125ae7c245f4062f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3968&amp;height=2637</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A crude oil tanker arrives in Tokyo on Friday after passing through the Strait of Hormuz two days before the war began. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/06/from-huda-shaarawi-and-ahmad-kaabour-to-sajda-obaid-arab-celebrities-and-cultural-figures-who-died-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-06T02:01:00Z</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>2026-04-06T02:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Huda Shaarawi and Ahmad Kaabour to Sajda Obaid, Arab celebrities and cultural figures who died in 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XMS3O3EAIVHYLLWJR4MGNJMFXE.jpg?auth=39a332506c749b8d8f5c8d485601427268c1c4e79ef246b318cc2549bd730109&amp;smart=true&amp;width=828&amp;height=466</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian actress Huda Shaarawi had a career spanning decades across television and cinema. Photo: Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/05/iran-truth-social-threat-response/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T20:11:16.807Z</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>2026-04-05T20:11:16.807Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran says Trump could face 'internal upheaval' after Truth Social post ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7T4ELFHI3UWX5H3U4PKLPPA7ZU.jpg?auth=8ed54324e5de6eb2499d4d58f0119102dda014adbb75622441a9f561ec580fbc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1229&amp;height=794</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump warned that Tuesday would be “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day” in Iran.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/04/05/us-ukraine/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T20:01:00Z</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>2026-04-05T20:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for April 6, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EUNEMDBILJBJVGECFSXQIDKQSQ.jpeg?auth=d57ebff632965a344f2ba7c0ca6d444156d9aafd4d786269a55acafad4e41f6f&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/sport/cycling/2026/04/05/tadej-pogacar-creates-history-with-tour-of-flanders-victory-for-uae-team-emirates/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T17:58:34.846Z</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>2026-04-05T17:58:34.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Tadej Pogacar creates history with Tour of Flanders victory for UAE Team Emirates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QOTULD6RKNCPTIDERME5N43QZU?auth=833ddf55750e52573372353013d4ae513b51146067efd99a3b62370605f1f4ec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4774&amp;height=2686</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE Team Emirates' Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar celebrates winning the Tour of Flanders. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/05/ukraine-extends-middle-east-overtures-with-food-offer-to-syria/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T17:03:51.184Z</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>2026-04-05T17:03:51.184Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ukraine extends Middle East overtures with food offer to Syria]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YVLVBOS5CAB4NIUF2ZHVXVTM5E.jpg?auth=ffbedd0bf775ee29586130f33d4e06bf7ec2b4fefb2083f31634c56c50c73e66&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, met Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara in Damascus. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/dr-gargash-says-irans-aggression-will-solidify-us-role-in-region/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T16:53:51.22Z</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>2026-04-05T16:53:51.22Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dr Gargash says Iran's aggression will solidify US role in region]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NKLJKAPUQ5DTHF7ATVGQZCF22Y.jpg?auth=f7bf02e824e83f6de0ea7a60e5ac745e85bbe54569ff4e6fabcd09e2b14aa28f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4007&amp;height=2254</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to UAE President Sheikh Mohamed.  Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/dubai-to-open-35-parks-this-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T15:39:38.496Z</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>2026-04-05T15:39:38.496Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai to open 35 parks this year]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LTL4AJ6CQRFVBHNW5GMEMJX5WQ.jpg?auth=0363ac8e7234937c47944031a580105a95ec839556bf84e48262b62f13cf333d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai will soon have many more parks, such as the popular Mushrif Park. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/05/ipl-2026-rishabh-pant-and-mohammed-shami-prove-their-white-ball-credentials/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T15:23:31.212Z</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>2026-04-05T15:23:31.212Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Shami prove their white-ball credentials]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CQH7RTZONBADZB3IY4BC5GPI6I?auth=7e69bc5b78094c84c2d75799b47891c47bd28f49438ba39b67979bd2ccda59f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2442&amp;height=1374</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lucknow Super Giants' Mohammed Shamim right, and Rishabh Pant helped defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/05/iran-internet-blackout-pavel-durov/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T15:04:59.922Z</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>2026-04-05T15:04:59.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran internet blackout longest nationwide shutdown on record]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RJRAL2VSKRG67IJ6L63X26VOUM.jpg?auth=48007cc1f0be14b77541d0ffc81f0312c064863e6e5bbd03bc470abdefa1e5be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6584&amp;height=3972</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran’s internet blackout, now in its fifth week, has cut off most citizens from global access. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/2023/08/31/beshara-the-most-positive-pictures-of-the-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T14:55:00Z</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>2026-04-05T14:55:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Beshara: The most captivating pictures of the week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T3OXUZ4BDZAPTNBBKOFAURZGNY.jpg?auth=f0b7090415fa6e7379e432a6ce036a65f7caf588e9bdee715001b151c41118c0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5304&amp;height=3536</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[World Autism Awareness Day at Zayed National Museum. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/uae-sends-dh27-million-worth-of-medical-aid-to-gaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T14:52:49.066Z</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>2026-04-05T14:52:49.066Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE sends Dh2.7 million worth of medical aid to Gaza]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BYCHRNR2VJA35KCPA74KZGPFAU.jpg?auth=120536ae772ebcac00a7bed886fe7772c6838119078c01968ca6794cbfb528a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has been at the forefront of aid delivery efforts to Gaza since war broke out in 2023. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/05/opec-does-not-raise-output-levels-as-iran-conflict-keeps-oil-markets-on-edge/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T14:16:22.514Z</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>2026-04-05T14:16:22.514Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Opec+ approves ‘in principle’ May output increase amid war-related supply disruptions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/L22I5X7PXTMXKH24AAHZ5MCTXA.jpg?auth=ece666bb4b975c39a445a184b69ae337acd8e38d018ec1cfbcc04a08886e02a2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3657&amp;height=2438</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Erbil oil refinery operations have been disrupted as Iraq cuts production amid the Iran conflict and the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/05/we-will-stay-until-our-last-breath-southern-lebanons-christians-mark-easter-while-surrounded-by-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T14:15:52.733Z</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>2026-04-05T14:15:52.733Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['We will stay until our last breath': Southern Lebanon's Christians mark Easter while surrounded by war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2HD7JENVESHLA2YTYINGOHQ4Y.jpg?auth=be267550103ff6b243d4fee69aa2179266193bd542f026d0238e67f9c29be2f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A clergyman holds a crucifix outside St Georges Church in qlayaa on Easter Sunday. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/05/dubai-opera-hosts-first-concert-since-regional-conflict-paused-shows/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T12:54:35.362Z</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>2026-04-05T12:54:35.362Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai Opera hosts first concert since regional conflict paused shows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/R5YQLUDVRFHXREUZB4UPKPQ3QQ.JPG?auth=3764ddf2c69918296258ed0f51d5a2c621de3aa7a9c121a0c64126af1e78cacf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5180&amp;height=3448</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yara performs during Dubai: The Rhythm of Life at Dubai Opera on Saturday. Ruel Pableo for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/05/trump-truth-social-power-plant-day-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T12:44:01.33Z</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>2026-04-05T12:44:01.33Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump renews threats to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CKNW3CIQJHTN6JXA4DBFWFXL7Y.jpg?auth=6d298c0100e7990cd3e0869038f5e778b4489b5820328b361ab980d5328ab54a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran in a profanity filled message composed on his Truth Social platform.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/05/what-we-know-about-daring-us-raid-to-rescue-airman-from-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T12:36:15.208Z</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>2026-04-05T12:36:15.208Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What we know about 'daring' US raid to rescue airman from Iran]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XNT4BVXBRRHEVG7YMKDJI3DZ7I?auth=458e1b07940473057a60fdf273e964359966969c9544089b239ec507a5895334&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6369&amp;height=3582</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A US Air Force F‑15E Strike Eagle takes off on a combat mission in support of Operation Epic Fury on March 9, illustrating the type of aircraft that was later shot down inside Iran and whose crew prompted the deep‑inside rescue mission. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/05/oman-and-iran-discuss-measures-for-smooth-transit-in-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T12:32:24.061Z</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>2026-04-05T12:32:24.061Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oman and Iran discuss measures for smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HA7KABWARDABDSWIXRFIHNBQC4.jpg?auth=c428322d2973e8aa0c59a6462e279c85658111dcc24a4bb2eddd77e76ec18d05&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2283&amp;height=1518</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A cargo ship in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras Al Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/uae-intercepts-nine-ballistic-missiles-one-cruise-missile-and-50-drones-on-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T11:06:56.654Z</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>2026-04-05T11:06:56.654Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE intercepts nine ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and 50 drones on Sunday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GYSHBN4SKVFY5HBDCSQA4KDD64.jpg?auth=f92a0417b0df7999f41f39a6ee4c730c998c9bfa3190c9095ef79d1769a5242c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7392&amp;height=4930</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has faced daily attacks from Iran. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/05/best-photos-of-april-5-easter-sunday-service-in-abu-dhabi-to-cherry-blossom-in-seoul/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T11:04:31.752Z</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>2026-04-05T11:04:31.752Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best photos of April 5: Easter Sunday service in Abu Dhabi to Cherry Blossom in Seoul ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZJUQESB3CFH63OKTWB7UJY5LAA.jpg?auth=f458af6247debf427dd14fd9f3315003ebd0bbed28a824bd60eac0d632a43ee8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5393&amp;height=3595</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reverend Father Peter Fernando celebrates the Easter Sunday service at St Therese Church in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/easter-worshippers-gather-in-sharjah-churches-to-pray-for-peace-amid-regional-tension/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T10:40:28.139Z</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>2026-04-05T10:40:28.139Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Easter worshippers gather in Sharjah churches to pray for peace amid regional tension]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3NKNG25KIFHNBCORMKVDXOU72M.jpg?auth=da77fbfd27810dff853beee86de701242e1ef4780697e84a360e82b30aa8212e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7684&amp;height=5123</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Worshippers gather for Easter Sunday Mass at St Michael’s Catholic Church in Sharjah. Ahmed Ramzan / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/05/uae-ranks-among-global-top-10-exporters-for-first-time-wto-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T10:25:18.664Z</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>2026-04-05T10:25:18.664Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE ranks among global top 10 exporters for first time, WTO says ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3AZOL57NHRGFBH3UJFGE6B3P3M?auth=e0e4d08e9565158b4f3e57c935d0528fb76e5a99fdcb11bdd1d4fdc60289fc8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3157&amp;height=2105</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khalifa Port in Abu Dhabi. Exports accounted for 53 per cent of the UAE's total goods trade last year. Ravindranath K / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/uae-president-discusses-iran-war-with-prime-minister-of-italy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T09:17:58.899Z</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>2026-04-05T09:17:58.899Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE President discusses Iran war with Prime Minister of Italy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GKGN3YW7LQ5L7XUFX24W6L3XZA.jpg?auth=e65eef480c133beb36ab941fd935ccfc92d18f778bc362805d29ea1f718a1f51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/04/05/yas-waterworld-abu-dhabi-opens-expansion-with-11-new-rides-and-attractions/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T08:29:24.932Z</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>2026-04-05T08:29:24.932Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi opens expansion with 11 new rides and attractions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OK4IUTWCNJGANOJI7YATRMGLDA.jpg?auth=7fec6af4bf7042039f9d180559a99ec55ff274c05bcdd5f31bff2a490e6dd56c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7739&amp;height=4735</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yas Waterworld says its latest expansion brings the park to more than 70 rides, slides and attractions. Photo: Yas Waterworld]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/05/saudi-arabias-non-oil-business-conditions-weaken-for-first-time-since-august-2020/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T08:25:35.871Z</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>2026-04-05T08:25:35.871Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia's non-oil business conditions weaken for first time since August 2020]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JHQ47MOKRVEZZBSXJ4NLBX4DZA.jpg?auth=3059e8fbb13d93926b36470b172674fd5bdab962a57f9f9afc94af3ddcdfa5f7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2025</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People walk along Riyadh's commercial Tahlia Street. Business activity and new work were affected by the war in March. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/05/iran-executes-two-men-involved-in-january-protests-judiciary-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T08:12:57.121Z</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>2026-04-05T08:12:57.121Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran executes two men involved in January protests, judiciary says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FBY6C5OZAZCIXMZG3YF6W2PITI.jpg?auth=4304d9976c18a3c837ec61ed677813e5d9e820a008955bfe1706b9d2b7648caf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=2268</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran executed two ​men who took part in the large-scale anti-government protests in January. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/04/05/derek-chisora-loses-to-deontay-wilder-but-coy-on-whether-it-was-his-last-fight/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T05:46:20.549Z</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>2026-04-05T05:46:20.549Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Derek Chisora loses to Deontay Wilder but coy on whether it was his last fight]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZT4LEM7FFRC4DLHX55IQ3GK62A?auth=6ebc2999c92ebef564bf9abfbc0d2fe90c146e98cffd61c9ee6de4d5ee20b980&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4251&amp;height=2391</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Derek Chisora, left, punches Deontay Wilder on his way to losing a decision to the American heavyweight at London's O2 Arena. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/05/al-hilal-salvage-draw-as-al-ahli-get-back-to-winning-ways-in-saudi-pro-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T05:23:35.822Z</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>2026-04-05T05:23:35.822Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Al Hilal salvage draw as Al Ahli get back to winning ways in Saudi Pro League]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JLXX6HMY6VCZRDJ2F6CZSJDWPQ?auth=3142a5d3e59a4137583f716efb6b8329914f4d4df25e32410a74cb23693f27d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3858&amp;height=2170</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marcos Leonardo bagged Al Hilal's equaliser in a 2-2 draw against Al Taawoun. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/05/kuwait-petroleum-headquarters-and-power-plants-hit-by-drone-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T05:07:36.817Z</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>2026-04-05T05:07:36.817Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran targets key infrastructure in Kuwait, Bahrain and UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LVARJW6PNRCE7NCS564NG36K6I?auth=0d23b00c68cb6a3fd76cbb823419b049dcfbaadc5679063b202e389b67a3eedf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1182&amp;height=665</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bahrain’s state media reported a direct attack on the strategic Bapco refinery early today, triggering thick plumes of smoke and a major fire as civil defense teams scramble to contain the blaze. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/05/us-rescues-missing-airman-whose-f-15-was-down-in-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T04:36:28.477Z</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>2026-04-05T04:36:28.477Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['We got him!' US rescues missing airman whose F-15 was downed in Iran]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F5XWLMJPZNAFHKA64RGILAGLLA.jpg?auth=2067a0aa6cc9e0cd9e63a68f95a44f120009a703db7736c514c79af6a101d7d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2722&amp;height=1530</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This handout photo released by the US Air Force and Central Command shows a US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/05/iran-stars-sardar-azmoun-and-saeed-ezatolahi-suffer-mixed-fortunes-as-uae-title-race-heats-up/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T04:20:33.227Z</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>2026-04-05T04:20:33.227Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran stars Sardar Azmoun and Saeed Ezatolahi suffer mixed fortunes as UAE title race heats up]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JBM2BDOXKNFLNA5IIFDYHBAZJM.jpg?auth=3e3c760ead08a9ed0905504bd980c63907442cc7f59b3be5f6cd0980bb2efed3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2988&amp;height=1681</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian footballers Sardar Azmoun and Saeid Ezatolahi (R) play for Shabab Al Ahli. UAE Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli v Al Jazira. Rashid Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/04/03/financial-planning-in-a-crisis-means-making-fewer-emotional-decisions/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T04:00:00Z</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>2026-04-05T04:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Financial planning for Gulf investors in a crisis means making fewer emotional decisions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VJXAN7AX3PTEAO6BZOCKSSUAOE.jpg?auth=e822249500cdac4ac28ef3e67305f2dbc1ab85fe46d229f7c38a0fe25413d893&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3072&amp;height=2048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[During periods of instability, the smartest financial move is often not to do more. Silvia Razgova / The National


]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/05/kuwaits-national-flower-becomes-symbol-of-solidarity-with-forces-repelling-iran-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T03:00:01Z</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>2026-04-05T03:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kuwait’s national flower becomes symbol of solidarity as forces repel Iran attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V4PMS3ZMGNBNLIIS3XTXURGTUE.jpg?auth=c1754b18513bc5d8804febd2cb6eee1eb8be81e92c5f615ee56b491dd8cd0467&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1440&amp;height=810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The arfaj has been Kuwait’s national flower since 2008. Kuna]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/04/05/cultural-events-happening-across-abu-dhabi-museums-and-art-spaces-in-april/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T02:54:00Z</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>2026-04-05T02:54:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cultural events happening across Abu Dhabi museums and art spaces in April]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PZJS7U62PDU3LHY5EI5E55X53E.jpg?auth=63fe3ee52cf4c29ced1c7af77334bf756b5371e9ab4400e045bd627d5a3a75e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5568&amp;height=3712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Museums across Abu Dhabi will host a selection of events and exhibitions in April. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/04/05/pay-it-forward-initiatives-launched-to-promote-small-businesses-in-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T02:02:00Z</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>2026-04-05T02:02:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pay it forward: Initiatives launched to promote small businesses in the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4FNCV2BPYPHNVFOWU7YE7RJOYA.jpg?auth=c17286094029df764e5fd850b3ddfb9367b992376dcc5537ec7c3335e00f3d56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7441&amp;height=4961</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Through the Ma'an programme, Majid Al Futtaim offers small business pop-up spaces in That Concept Store in Mall of the Emirates, among others. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/05/hezbollah-lebanon-israel-france-envoy/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T02:00:00Z</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>2026-04-05T02:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hezbollah is not fighting for Lebanon, says French UN envoy]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YF242SRMZ4C2OWKYKQVAW2BUZU.jpg?auth=f066de27eddfb53b351eccc928c30a2b0f424d92ec240681341720f4675abf82&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jerome Bonnafont, France's ambassador to the UN, says Hezbollah 'is attacking Israel, indifferent to the consequences in Lebanon'. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/uae-and-gulf-states-condemn-attack-on-emirati-embassy-in-damascus/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-05T01:34:29.954Z</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>2026-04-05T01:34:29.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US envoy urges Syrian government to safeguard embassies after UAE site targeted ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/26XAXK3S4FGGBCWCU57PNFMKMY.jpg?auth=33c952fdcef1fd8b8686ba4f0ecf8c8f17ba15ad51a871efc26df46d7b01b270&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6033&amp;height=4022</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE Embassy in Damascus. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/04/liam-rosenior-lauds-outstanding-chelsea-after-thumping-fa-cup-win/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T18:55:30.463Z</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>2026-04-04T18:55:30.463Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Liam Rosenior lauds 'outstanding' Chelsea after thumping FA Cup win]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/W6EFAXJEIG57U3WQKGAYXRBL4E.jpg?auth=7e8a5b07cba1b3f833b6ae8a5cd153c9e599624d1939ff708ea6aba778540225&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2960&amp;height=2030</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea's Andrey Santos celebrates scoring the fifth goal with Liam Delap and Estevao during the FA Cup quarter-final against Port Vale. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/04/ashok-sharma-ipls-new-96mph-pace-sensation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T16:54:53.907Z</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>2026-04-04T16:54:53.907Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ashok Sharma – IPL's new 96mph pace sensation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TRPKKYJJFFCSPIJSZRIEE7X7IY?auth=ae96a57bcaadc2e62894db5f0cfdf3f87674c3902cf682a4bdcd84a5781b1637&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5326&amp;height=2996</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gujarat Titans fast bowler Ashok Sharma, left, bowled the fastest delivery of IPL against Rajasthan Royals. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/04/us-arrests-and-revokes-residency-of-niece-of-assassinated-irgc-commander-soleimani/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T16:02:59.417Z</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>2026-04-04T16:02:59.417Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US arrests relatives of assassinated IRGC commander Qassem Suleimani after revoking their green cards]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/M6YWHYVEHKTOWE6CINMBBNNZYQ.jpg?auth=59baf655ff3ac85c9532044e057a23e55e207912233ddc725e6f6d9c7a1914cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5245&amp;height=3497</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Iranian woman holds a picture of Qassem Suleimani. The IRGC commander was assassinated during US President Donald Trump's first administration on January 3, 2020. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/05/uae-weight-loss-pill-foundayo/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T15:42:58.012Z</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>2026-04-04T15:42:58.012Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE-approved daily weight loss pill to be made available next month]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TXVF44BCC5ACXFLROOD5JMILE4.jpg?auth=01183d11e12d6b3a36b3d245d7aa863b68eaf24fa9a77ba13d5ac065bf3bb7aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The daily weight loss pill has been approved as part of the UAE's long-term drive to cut obesity levels. Photo: Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/04/how-could-iran-have-shot-down-us-aircraft-after-weeks-of-relentless-bombing/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T14:31:29.859Z</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>2026-04-04T14:31:29.859Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Iran could have shot down US aircraft after weeks of relentless bombing]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HOGQZUZT3RVSPMRDPNWMVROMLU.jpg?auth=09c1a543ad164536c0b74fcd050f9ff5e3a43009141deb6031ca52245bb79cad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mockups of domestically-made Iranian missiles in Tehran. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/04/erling-haalands-amazing-hat-trick-helps-manchester-city-crush-liverpool-in-fa-cup/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T14:12:58.396Z</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>2026-04-04T14:12:58.396Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Erling Haaland's 'amazing' hat-trick helps Manchester City crush Liverpool in FA Cup]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UVFSS74YMBF64YUGP2SCWM7XAY.jpg?auth=4d8a5121377f45369ae1436bdb131cebd529d84183de8429bba1c1b0510803b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2740&amp;height=1906</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Soccer Football - FA Cup - Quarter Final - Manchester City v Liverpool - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 4, 2026 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring their fourth goal to complete his hattrick REUTERS / Phil Noble]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/04/iraqs-world-cup-bound-players-receive-heroes-welcome-in-baghdad/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T13:01:39.758Z</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>2026-04-04T13:01:39.758Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq's World Cup-bound players receive heroes' welcome in Baghdad]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OWNLSULKDUGUM2QRCC6FL5M4EY.jpg?auth=45341b3a257c949f093e3f6ca59455fee5f57e26f764226b7b4d04ad146de05f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Iraq national football team greets the Iraqis gathered to celebrate from an open-top bus during a public reception after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, in Baghdad, Iraq April 4, 2026.  REUTERS / Thaier Al-Sudani     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/04/relief-and-uncertainty-future-plans-on-hold-for-uae-students-facing-a-level-and-gcse-cancellations/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T12:48:05.784Z</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>2026-04-04T12:48:05.784Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plans on hold for UAE teenagers facing A-Level and GCSE cancellations]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EZO2BMYKDLRKL7OPGYPCPP55FA.jpg?auth=f415d968a893a80057ec9ad01ffdc4d70692b0d436b28ad56192b8a9519c952f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1913</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pupils have yet to be given details on how their grades will be determined after summer exams were cancelled. Photo: Press Association]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/04/dubai-sends-urgent-medical-aid-for-110000-gazans/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T11:57:20.481Z</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>2026-04-04T11:57:20.481Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai sends urgent medical aid for 110,000 Gazans]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3ACIYCBIM5DFBC7RWERTGLTJKA.jpg?auth=4105e9e500d97694f8f43263c027fb95d1e683740f2ed4c44e056920d950b32c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2730</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The medical supplies were loaded on to lorries. Photo: Dubai Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/04/india-buys-iranian-oil-for-the-first-time-in-seven-years-to-fully-secure-supply/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T11:40:34.351Z</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>2026-04-04T11:40:34.351Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[India buys Iranian oil for the first time in seven years to 'fully secure' supply]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SDRQQ2O2YKIZPHQZF2KEMXXY7I.jpg?auth=4e0f929b73fbb7f7ff5f8d112a508345276c1f7779ab2fbf823cd2ff1b53e645&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7589&amp;height=5059</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People queue to refill LPG cylinders, amid shortages in Noida. The energy crisis has forced India to crack down on hoarding of essential cooking commodities. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/04/uae-weather-rain-and-dust-clouds-expected-into-next-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-04T11:40:28.61Z</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>2026-04-04T11:40:28.61Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE weather: Rain and dust clouds expected into next week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QAELMCGCYBC4ZK4226ZKBRRUIM.jpg?auth=87cad39aa31789c178b4bd95cf94f1edaa84f125fd7e7b1669e0945e4bb6707a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5808&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE could be in for further downpours. 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