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Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2026/04/10/pictures-of-the-week-from-iraq-celebrating-world-cup-qualification-to-flags-going-up-in-dubai-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:01:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pictures of the week: From Iraq celebrating World Cup qualification to flags going up in Dubai ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QYEDK3XCPF5QAKCY3MWIXXZ5VY.jpg?auth=4dca64cadb0a20152cc12347e2beb51a45257ada595b8221e63ed68ca310fdc3&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.  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Sage Friedman / Unsplash]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/ai-retinal-scans-offer-early-detection-of-heart-disease-in-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:01:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The AI retinal scans offering early detection of heart disease in the UAE ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2S3WBGBMBZCXVCWLQZM66QCSJI.jpg?auth=160e42a72eccfd72d755743c8121fd07d088fcbc5d10c5cace69274067b951d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=720&amp;height=406</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI retinal scans offer early detection of heart disease]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/10/learn-arabic-saleem-safe/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:01:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘Saleem’: Arabic word for safe reflects character, intention and emotion]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TILIOQZIRVFTTPOWBCVY5SOGEA.gif?auth=9833d4e22b7984b68f030b30af4cf11c10c10b4abfff24063d152985c68491bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1260&amp;height=709</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/as-dubais-property-sector-moves-towards-tokenisation-what-could-a-cashless-society-look-like/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[As Dubai's property sector moves towards tokenisation, what could a cashless society look like?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ADRKQV5Z46MSWFJ4L4XNH3S6CI.jpg?auth=924dc84257e43b156c68274d52ad7be19af179ace804b400495a71799453af3d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The shift to digital payments is credited with numerous benefits, including better tax compliance and easier cross-border transactions. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/04/10/cartoon-for-april-11-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for April 11, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/B6BZLCIVUBFWPC76NPS2H6X6JA.jpeg?auth=c17d62c58c685f7db8d82de4164df985f00d0171e12882a8ce0d2287a4a83a1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2244&amp;height=1311</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/architect-who-helped-capture-dubais-lost-past-and-chart-sharjahs-future-retires-after-50-year-career/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Architect who helped capture Dubai’s lost past and chart Sharjah's future retires after 50-year career]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G4MIBQJSDNGYFJT5DVWKYTUR7E.jpg?auth=01b7606c22936c7b94e1a9eb45172668ef46904cfa75c5fb4d5fb0001ad89b8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=4608</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peter Jackson, who is retiring as architect adviser at the Ruler of Sharjah's office. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/04/10/quieter-and-more-intentional-how-dining-out-in-the-uae-has-been-changed-by-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Quieter and more intentional - how dining out in the UAE has been changed by war ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MYWDX4JYVRBB7ODMBXLOMZTCXM.jpg?auth=d3a6544823d1308728ede79cf01d0aeb0f64ac8071fe1dfbaa87d50e89d0f54d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5684&amp;height=3789</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Interior of Balkan bistro 21grams in Dubai. Photo: 21grams]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/10/everything-is-on-hold-how-the-gaza-peace-plan-has-stalled-with-attention-elsewhere/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Everything is on hold': How the Gaza peace plan has stalled with attention elsewhere]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AFJB7GQMXNHM3HPB3AJARZFVLA.gif?auth=787272d98b4ceebd003003f784d6a3001eb97aaa9a218bb5971d48ca8789c6eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gaza Gif]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/10/quiz-of-the-week-april-10-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Quiz of the week: April 10, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JLA7SUVORVBQPHC4LOMT2YCWJY.jpg?auth=63c0dcff072f3a0e7deff93fd8e633b39d41a95adaa8fd1e98754fff120af6a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/10/business-as-usual-how-kuwaits-fish-market-has-remained-buoyant-in-gulfs-troubled-waters/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Business as usual: How Kuwait's fish market has remained buoyant in Gulf's troubled waters]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FMGHGT32KFGPJGXDWXB6CQEOSQ.jpg?auth=ee8fbcf5825fcdeca35b971abfe88749406083b0f394c8233ac78e4d40cab9b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5067&amp;height=2850</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vendor weighs a fish at Kuwait City's fish market, which has remained stocked despite supply disruptions caused by the Iran war. Photo: Kim Steele]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/10/iran-occupation-uae-islands/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</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>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The world has ignored Iran's occupation of UAE islands at its peril]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z2DWVZM4GZF5JCYO3ESRAH7KC4.jpg?auth=e1aad850fc78ab00dde591b670e1038815b2df7bfd60eea783ad7facc6b90cf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran has illegally occupied the Abu Musa and the Tunb islands since 1971. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/100-tonnes-of-food-aid-from-the-uae-arrives-in-al-arish/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T17:49:38.673Z</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>2026-04-10T17:49:38.673Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[100 tonnes of food aid from the UAE arrives in Al Arish]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GKLYOSBCXZDE3EQVKQZCENDKXE.jpg?auth=38fd680f93fa602065da02f5fa1a645a022f522209fb47a8ad7e1034d1e91ec9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The shipment included quantities of essential food supplies. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/10/fifth-make-it-in-the-emirates-in-abu-dhabi-aims-to-further-boost-economic-security/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T17:39:43.113Z</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>2026-04-10T17:39:43.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fifth Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi aims to further boost economic security]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NOOBFC5I6FDRFBSRUC2W6UOBMU.jpg?auth=9cd69f88d0a531c43688069ace8e14a1809dd8ef6b15af349292ae977c99548c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An exhibitor during the 2025 edition of Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/10/iraqi-parliament-to-convene-on-saturday-for-another-attempt-to-elect-president/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T17:01:14.709Z</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>2026-04-10T17:01:14.709Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraqi parliament to convene on Saturday for another attempt to elect president]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OQHFHND4DI4KEVU6HFHYXDZUTU.jpg?auth=239c72bf4eb37fd27d084406087c23dda02aed8bbca4618a28d9051fd6708f13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4721&amp;height=3060</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fuad Hussein, right, has been nominated for the presidency by the Kurdish Democratic Party. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/10/twelve-lebanese-state-security-officers-among-more-than-25-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-nabatieh/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T16:48:25.444Z</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>2026-04-10T16:48:25.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Twelve Lebanese state security officers among more than 25 killed in Israeli strikes on Nabatieh  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2XY27XPVC46MIQCI7PKIMGYRLQ.jpg?auth=0f67be471de5fece2c36e81af1bc559121075a76ecde00d1e769f3072996109b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3378&amp;height=2252</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First responders rush to the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted the Lebanese State Security office in the southern town of Nabatieh on Friday.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/10/iran-lego-videos-removed-youtube/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T15:50:27.234Z</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>2026-04-10T15:50:27.234Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran-linked AI Lego video account removed by YouTube ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2SCXIFYVOTSEX3JDRZPLVID3I.jpg?auth=d88775cc15e099be17ac7e9a5463d8c5146a465761ce6e4d8eebcf267186d287&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=4160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of the groups making Lego-themed videos that have provoked the ire of the Trump White House says that its YouTube account has been suspended. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/04/10/uae-guide-museum-gallery-exhibitions-to-see-abu-dhabi-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T15:32:34.201Z</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>2026-04-10T15:32:34.201Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE art guide: 12 museum and gallery exhibitions to see, including Gallery Isabelle's 20th anniversary show]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V475R5MNV5B5NKZHCHGWKLOSAE.jpg?auth=00ecc61eeb3f5547aa85aedeabfd91c4e9bee8f5ad5779eada1f47d64d8231f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8043&amp;height=5365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Picasso, The Figure at Louvre Abu Dhabi brings works from the collection of Musee National Picasso–Paris. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/10/uae-concerts-events-postponed-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T14:36:00.515Z</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>2026-04-10T14:36:00.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE concerts and events postponed, from Christina Aguilera and Shakira to Abu Dhabi Book Fair]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LQ7FRTHFB5PNPDDL7QB4KGH45U.jpg?auth=3f2c20359f7c7df2610ccd4b267d12a06066e293b802ed10f70c70e73b304ff5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3424&amp;height=2092</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Colombian singer Shakira's appearance in Abu Dhabi has been postponed until later in the year. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/10/abu-dhabi-to-host-world-bank-imf-annual-meetings-in-2029/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T14:30:41.135Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T14:30:41.135Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi to host World Bank-IMF Annual Meetings in 2029]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GJCYEVSD6NBEFE6W7GXGVNUJD4.jpg?auth=71756bc116e3749c1497dee82a2b563bd57523f8c8d79f235f9d8d2e713cf10e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5580&amp;height=3720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE is one of only two Middle East countries that have hosted the World Bank-IMF meetings. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/10/world-cup-2026-transportation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T14:17:09.676Z</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>2026-04-10T14:17:09.676Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Why getting to a World Cup venue in the US could be as hard as getting a ticket]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XXXDQUUJ6GEZR7YVGBZEGT7FTA.jpg?auth=c55d7a1db95f233b4e8d743bd25f9b100ed75ca42c833a5bdf3bf6db33e1e275&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7238&amp;height=4071</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gillette Stadium, which will be called Boston Stadium when it hosts games in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/10/nato-struggles-to-avert-split-over-the-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T13:52:46.825Z</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>2026-04-10T13:52:46.825Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nato struggles to avert split over the Middle East ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MGLWPHO55VNA2SIRKNQGGVTJ5Y.jpg?auth=5f3b096694ce6e45699313899abd24d94a31d6fcdc014de98a48021411bf56cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nato secretary general Mark Rutte has acknowledged unease after a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/10/us-inflation-surged-to-33-in-march-on-iran-war-energy-shock/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T13:26:26.291Z</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>2026-04-10T13:26:26.291Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US inflation surged to 3.3% in March on Iran war energy shock]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CM7ZIP62I5R7D5KPNHKWDX7RCQ.jpg?auth=08a97c16e0c72d4ab8251285e9f3d4b733714aede9a91063f3aaccd24b7b5840&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The average price of petrol in the US has risen to more than $4 a gallon for the first time in nearly three years. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/10/uk-to-deliver-drone-interceptor-missiles-to-gulf-allies/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T13:18:47.088Z</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>2026-04-10T13:18:47.088Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK to deliver Skyhammer drone interceptor missiles to Gulf allies]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6DDRXNVWFWI2DP3HSBUBYAZROM.jpg?auth=4540f1603c91f77c046da062b846bb3927fb3c7c1072a0f533e86622c5318663&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3560&amp;height=1998</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Air defence missiles in the sky over Qatar. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/10/uk-jails-people-smugglers-operating-travel-service-for-migrants-out-of-car-wash/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T12:59:36.659Z</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>2026-04-10T12:59:36.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK jails people smugglers operating 'travel service' for migrants out of car wash]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JYYKS7DVMJJOWW6RFNRH6LQVDA.jpg?auth=276eafe2f31a3633c2745bc8fbbf695abdd6e1e71cc7b7632446c1a971c0d025&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2108&amp;height=1304</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dilshad Shamo, left, and Ali Khdir have admitted being part of a smuggling ring. NCA; PA Wire 


]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/beats-of-harmony-young-musicians-play-uae-anthem-on-classical-instruments-in-show-of-solidarity/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T12:56:13.554Z</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>2026-04-10T12:56:13.554Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Beats of harmony: Young musicians play UAE anthem on classical instruments in show of solidarity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FBN7NUAOCZANBBJA7NAFZSESJE.jpg?auth=6701847319a4e71b54f241873c1f40c89fc97fef088fd291a84d1c4039ad6769&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wearing white to denote peace, young musicians felt 'calm and strong' when playing the UAE national anthem in harmony. Photo: Malhaar]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/10/low-expectations-over-israel-lebanon-peace-talks-as-attacks-continue/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T12:37:44.734Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:37:44.734Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Low expectations over Israel-Lebanon peace talks as attacks continue ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YKZFDWPFXZUSM66JWDNWHX7FJA.jpg?auth=dbed94921a31a76e701b46290d443750c0adabee149b71a27306589c17d42762&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5655&amp;height=3720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man walks through debris at the site of an Israeli strike on Tyre, southern Lebanon. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/10/barricades-and-a-holiday-islamabad-stands-still-for-worlds-most-consequential-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T12:32:07.97Z</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>2026-04-10T12:32:07.97Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Barricades and a holiday: Islamabad stands still for world’s most consequential talks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/U32VANCRXISLZUBL3XG3YJ2JEU.jpg?auth=6fbb5e03b32861af2c4bb83068bf426f573b36b562923050a94e4244f444d9bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5884&amp;height=3923</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Riot policemen line up along a road near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/04/10/who-designed-the-uae-flag/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T11:46:30.715Z</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>2026-04-10T11:46:30.715Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Who designed the UAE flag?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SQE7KUYN4JEE3HNVEKMT35AUIE?auth=500dff1bd4000cbf1e775042358795345aed7804295295b6371e225918afa3db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=900&amp;height=506</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abdulla Mohammed Al-Maainah, former Ambassador of the UAE to South Korea and man behind the design of the UAE flag. Ryan Carter / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/10/hungarys-orban-warns-of-danger-of-removing-him-as-he-trails-in-polls-ahead-of-election/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T11:29:06.484Z</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>2026-04-10T11:29:06.484Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hungary's Orban warns of 'danger' of removing him as he trails in polls ahead of election]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AXP6R4JCQUD4B6U2NAQZGTFJUY.jpg?auth=992476b1f59e0af7b280677a023584134c948f230d057ea271999c24a6a57e4b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1844&amp;height=1229</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has been in power for 16 years. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/dr-gargash-says-uae-will-determine-who-can-be-relied-upon-after-iran-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T11:25:57.926Z</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>2026-04-10T11:25:57.926Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dr Gargash says UAE will ‘determine who can be relied upon’ after Iran attacks]]></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/2026/04/10/best-photos-of-april-10-paramedics-in-lebanon-to-a-campaign-rally-in-peru/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T11:17:32.625Z</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>2026-04-10T11:17:32.625Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best photos of April 10: Paramedics in Lebanon to a campaign rally in Peru]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BG4MOMTPFWFZLA77RG7ARYDMWE.jpg?auth=f9184d8c1c82362deea34eabf99b699d3c4dcd0880e23383f0f9c381827b9958&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2252</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First responders search under the rubble at the site of an Israeli air strike in the village of Habbouch, southern Lebanon. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/10/the-goal-that-healed-a-nation-aymen-hussein-and-iraqs-world-cup-story/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T10:59:37.118Z</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>2026-04-10T10:59:37.118Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The goal that healed a nation: Aymen Hussein and Iraq’s World Cup story]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TWFEEOS6L5GXXGT2VLK3KC4BHM?auth=c3fd83d729bb556f14f1991403675b1968855e91a7208971cdf5ef4833ff234b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1171&amp;height=659</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraq's Aymen Hussein celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup play-off final against Bolivia in Mexico. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/10/live-us-iran-war-ceasefire-lebanon/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T10:21:09.378Z</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>2026-04-10T10:21:09.378Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Iran has 'no cards' beyond extorting Strait of Hormuz, warns Trump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WUI3KJS6ANFNZNM4BTARRO23ZY?auth=ae1e10b2c3066566eb022d735e0a56ede3862078d9680373a357ed455d081cf1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3995&amp;height=2247</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump during a news conference in the James S.  Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, April 6, 2026.  President Donald Trump said talks with Iran are "going well" ahead of a Tuesday night deadline to agree to a deal, even as he insisted that freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz must be part of any agreement. Photographer: Aaron Schwartz / CNP / Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/10/iran-denies-responsibility-for-drone-attack-on-kuwait/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T10:11:16.09Z</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>2026-04-10T10:11:16.09Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kuwait attacked with drones despite ceasefire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2R3UISLDNGCNLNDB7GXEVBWLQ.JPG?auth=6376f4c71589d664f98a0f31771377107300c6922c8a9e8fb1a3f79945c11d8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1494&amp;height=840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The head of Kuwait's National Guard, Sheikh Mubarak Hamoud Al Jaber Al Sabah, visits personnel who were injured in a drone attack on Thursday night. Photo: National Guard]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/abu-dhabis-police-chief-meets-patients-injured-during-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:13:07.636Z</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>2026-04-10T09:13:07.636Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi's police chief meets patients injured during Iran war ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6NM63ZV7QFB5XEWMWZXUZH5ZG4.jpg?auth=c9f1fdb03deec5c1a064d1ae301d5f34df6140f02c0e8924f5e47d4d445188da&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maj Gen Ahmed Al Muhair, Abu Dhabi's police chief and head of the 
Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises Disasters Management Team, visits patients injured in the Iran war at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/10/zelenskyy-syria-visit-sovereignty-weapons/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T09:00:42.25Z</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>2026-04-10T09:00:42.25Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Zelenskyy's Damascus visit was about sovereignty, not weapons]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/M7JELKB575AVPCAAVE2V4SBBSE.jpg?auth=9d3b27afc280017ed2e5fac1d993be0c4f099becaa39174f8e901fca2510f3fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Zelenskyy is only the second head of state to visit Syria since President Ahmad Al Shara came to power. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/10/oil-prices-rise-after-drop-in-saudi-production-capacity-but-remain-on-track-for-weekly-loss/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T08:38:01.258Z</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>2026-04-10T08:38:01.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil prices rise after drop in Saudi production capacity, but remain on track for weekly loss]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NHV3UI2D4GQAA6XNVCR3IP43TM.jpg?auth=44602cf9f43227cf9aad2073a0ff967424c5b8ddb69563a43801f791453a06db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistani police guard a road in Islamabad, where the US and Iran are to hold talks. 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PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/04/10/iranian-cyber-attacks-move-from-disruptive-to-complex-threats-in-gulf/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T08:07:11.358Z</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>2026-04-10T08:07:11.358Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iranian cyber attacks move from disruptive to complex threats in Gulf]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LZQQHHTZ65GO5JGMCA33MHYNAY.jpg?auth=db78f4956fdafc20c9ad2b84584d703774d6cee392f45a139518c13fe8055ed2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Intrusion claims, financial cybercrime and infrastructure-related threats have risen since the Iran war began. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/09/dubai-property-deals-up-31-at-686bn-in-first-quarter-as-investor-base-surges/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T17:32:31.069Z</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>2026-04-09T17:32:31.069Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai property deals up 31% at $68.6bn in first quarter as investor base surges]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F4UGTXUJXBFWVKNIEKRBLHXJAA.jpg?auth=caff43cdaa911b7a6aa4584e382e2fd2437b6c3592674cf4c9efed47438a5470&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5716&amp;height=3851</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai's real estate market remains 'a secure and stable destination for long-term investment'. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/09/netanyahu-offers-direct-talks-with-lebanon-on-hezbollah/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T15:40:30.501Z</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>2026-04-09T15:40:30.501Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu suggests direct talks with Lebanon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TB6ZN3X3YQ5UFFOKDT54PNJZTA.jpg?auth=9e4a24bc415db839e689395b9fdb6bbb80abfcb6d730ca044dd4d4a7141822b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rescuers search under the rubble at the site of an Israeli bombing near Tyre, Lebanon. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/09/saudi-arabia-executes-two-men-convicted-of-joining-terror-group-and-killing-police/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T15:29:21.681Z</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>2026-04-09T15:29:21.681Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia executes two men convicted of joining terror group and killing police]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LYGBPKQPXRDDXIACFTUEQH5BVM.jpg?auth=29603f236bba9d6bb5fdb21e4db8e29b2fd8a13a921dd855f0d55fd60db13f1e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2779</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia has carried out the death sentences of several people convicted of terrorism in recent weeks. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/09/uae-delivers-100-tonnes-of-food-aid-to-gaza-via-air-bridge/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T15:25:13.819Z</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>2026-04-09T15:25:13.819Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE delivers 100 tonnes of food aid to Gaza via air bridge]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X2X2QID2E5HOXAMIHLDSAQLQHU.jpeg?auth=e0f3974c60796531fe1e2960d860bde7716a7456562ca43ff5b1abb8a5e500c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5712&amp;height=4284</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The latest shipment included essential food supplies for families in the Gaza Strip. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/09/months-expected-until-qatars-ras-laffan-lng-site-resumes-full-operations/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T14:05:00.411Z</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>2026-04-09T14:05:00.411Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG site may not be fully back online for months]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6J4K445QEM4OFTRY3IMNJHA52M.jpg?auth=a3861d42bdd0b95dd0db89fcfd1399250d742ddc289f85a6b1b250583308c946&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production plant in Ras Laffan Industrial City, before it was struck by Iran on March 18. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/09/uae-petrol-oil-prices-energy-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T14:00:00Z</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>2026-04-09T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pump anxiety and what those petrol queues reveal about us all]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5WMHCSGCF7GFPKFI24F7NBCVQE.jpg?auth=55407dfb37610ec4685eebc2c8700bc7b1ca023409fde8813472aa19ffaded3c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE petrol prices rose dramatically in April. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/04/09/lebanon-peace-may-need-separate-arrangement-to-iran-ceasefire/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T13:58:18.596Z</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>2026-04-09T13:58:18.596Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon peace may need 'separate arrangement' to Iran ceasefire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HVTCEDEJBMZJH6BAKVCOA45DSA.jpg?auth=24f169e69c17180e03dc11d66b665041be61a95a960f33c572a99d14f95b05a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4304&amp;height=2864</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The EU's commissioner for the Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/04/09/four-movies-by-mena-filmmakers-join-cannes-2026-official-selection/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T13:37:58.97Z</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>2026-04-09T13:37:58.97Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Four movies by Middle East and North Africa filmmakers join Cannes 2026 selection]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/723EHURQPLXUKTC73EHMIY5NRI.jpg?auth=cfbbfe5ecb111f4019e69858f2e1ce0652f5552fda0d9767afed7cc9a7f12304&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3163</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Arthur Harari, who won an Oscar for Anatomy of a Fall, will debut his latest film, The Unknown, in main competition at Cannes. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/04/09/dubai-plane-lessor-dae-partners-with-blackstone-to-invest-16bn-annually-in-portfolio/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T13:35:57.123Z</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>2026-04-09T13:35:57.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai plane lessor DAE partners with Blackstone to invest $1.6bn annually in portfolio]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3GGZ5NQYUN4VUNSWJ6ZFBX37O4.jpg?auth=9e28846927316c855236fe5572303e07b1796351f232a4784d7da5070876a28e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7360&amp;height=4912</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is among the biggest plane lessors in the world. Photo: DAE]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/09/emirates-development-bank-to-approve-up-to-dh9bn-in-funding-this-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T13:27:54.922Z</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>2026-04-09T13:27:54.922Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Emirates Development Bank to approve up to Dh9bn in funding this year ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CRF7F5RVH5GWRNTUZFWQHZVRUU.jpg?auth=913211981219c4a167fb6641cb42523a84d3f691bd331b7168173f364df29648&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hundreds of UAE companies are expected to take part in this year's Make it in the Emirates event next month.
Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/09/dfsa-unveils-relief-measures-to-help-dubai-financial-firms-navigate-through-iran-war-fallout/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T13:26:23.894Z</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>2026-04-09T13:26:23.894Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[DIFC and DFSA unveil relief measures to help Dubai financial firms navigate Iran war fallout]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AVKJ6KYEGRGQRPBF3GS6EUZX5M.jpg?auth=26cc306242ac3774e267c9a57e0ca7b601a326f27111526af3057111d31fb851&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dubai International Financial Centre is one of the fastest-growing onshore financial hubs in the Middle East. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/09/algerian-thief-jailed-for-stealing-2m-faberge-egg-and-watch-in-london-handbag-snatch/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T12:48:34.252Z</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>2026-04-09T12:48:34.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Algerian thief jailed for stealing £2m Faberge egg and watch in London handbag snatch]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JPNFNC3NS5F7PJ7GIXOJJXLG6Q.jpg?auth=21211ac2dfdb58f3a637eb866c075cdbda7d778bedad8d8b81dfe96962e706c7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Enzo Conticello has been jailed for stealing items including a valuable Faberge egg. Photo: Metropolitan Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/03/30/staycation-deals-2026-dubai-abu-dhabi-oman/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T12:27:26.869Z</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>2026-04-09T12:27:26.869Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Staycation hotel deals in the UAE and Oman that are currently available]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6Q7WW7FFPBNT37XIY4EMXC4WNY.jpg?auth=86b7765ba0c65d4a71e6e930ad7b895a144aae71e994ff669e4f1988475bcd27&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Escape the city on Melia Desert Palm's 64-hectare polo estate. Photo: Melia Desert Palm ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/09/dubai-motorists-to-get-free-parking-by-shopping-local-in-business-support-drive/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T12:12:39.316Z</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>2026-04-09T12:12:39.316Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai motorists to get free parking by shopping locally in business support drive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YOH62GOU7NCMRBEX63R5V3BVLA.jpg?auth=dc93bcf6f1de62492e2174aaa78702186bb0e4f33f0fc47bea7eea7575da38d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=4160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Soam Vegetarian is one of the businesses taking part in the scheme. 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Photo: Ipaf]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/09/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-calls-for-uae-flag-above-every-home-and-building/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T11:30:43.309Z</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>2026-04-09T11:30:43.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid calls for UAE flag above every home and building]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/45WT5UTPU4BVZXKBHNGFVEEGME.jpg?auth=88c71c9c4fc83a5832db3e54289593a43b2da49cc9f843cf9479a5340e10cbd1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1136&amp;height=752</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has said the UAE left the regional crisis 'even more united, cohesive and loyal'. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/09/israel-secretly-approves-34-new-settlements-in-occupied-west-bank/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T11:13:09.371Z</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>2026-04-09T11:13:09.371Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel 'secretly approves' 34 new settlements in occupied West Bank ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4HUEUMR4LAKLPMYEZRNRI5HO4M.jpg?auth=17bab6abc5ea93a10e1bbf2b181c3da6a0e55f9030c492a61512f553d28a951d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6871&amp;height=4583</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Palestinian man at the window of a damaged house after an Israeli settler attack in the occupied West Bank. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/09/best-photos-of-april-9-drone-hits-car-in-gaza-to-vibrant-voters-in-india/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T11:02:33.552Z</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>2026-04-09T11:02:33.552Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best Photos of April 9: Drone hits car in Gaza to vibrant voters in India]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UYG2DMAGARHFLIPY7DUIQ7DXI4.jpg?auth=b04d4cf04a935ca5e4dc387ddbb55709002f4d04338f5a3f965e45c2cb2798c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flames engulf a car belonging to Palestinian journalist Mohammed Washeha in southern Gaza City on April 8. 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PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/09/al-aqsa-mosque-reopens-after-40-day-closure-imposed-by-israel/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T10:53:03.966Z</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>2026-04-09T10:53:03.966Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Al Aqsa Mosque reopens after 40-day closure imposed by Israel]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FHU6DGMGD3DRR3OUCUYXTYGW4E.jpg?auth=162ab6aa1bd72d0664dab1e1a095b3bcaa41895b08c780a60a541b11f63cf89e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7620&amp;height=5083</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Worshippers gather near the Dome of the Rock at Al Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem for fajr prayers after the compound reopened. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/04/09/dr-sultan-al-jaber-says-strait-of-hormuz-not-open-with-irans-action-amounting-to-coercion/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T10:37:29.936Z</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>2026-04-09T10:37:29.936Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Strait of Hormuz must open with 'no strings attached', says Dr Sultan Al Jaber]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I7AHJAFJTFCLHGRBP5YZ4VW4RY.jpg?auth=165d3e650bbadbd3707b056cc5fd49264c9d16a33ce3e763fbd5bb6eddb4206f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2006&amp;height=1128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, warned about disruption to the global economy. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/09/british-man-charged-with-directing-activities-of-al-shabab-in-somalia/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-09T09:49:48.789Z</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>2026-04-09T09:49:48.789Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[British man charged with being Al Shabab platoon leader in Somalia]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LHJW7H43J5DTHLCUDCWU5ZKVSU.jpg?auth=fae990eedfa9ba06acbceb8217e3bd78ae54f375ccdc54a52c24aef1b48d4a8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=425&amp;height=319</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jermaine Grant was arrested at Heathrow Airport in 2024. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>