<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/27/live-israel-election-result-latest-highest-voter-turnout/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T20:22:27.719Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-27T20:22:27.719Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel election live: Exit polls indicate deadlock after record-breaking turnout]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DS4IBL7QMGZX2WCF55WTJKPTLI.jpg?auth=9eab85088a211205b59351619420aae40db5392e565732cc63ea633396404860&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Journalists are waiting at the Likud party election night rally in Jerusalem on October 27, 2026, on the day of Israel's legislative election.  Polls closed at 10 pm (2000 GMT) on October 27 in Israel's pivotal general election, which saw high voter turnout and veteran Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu fighting for his political life.  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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/27/saf-drone-strike-on-sudanese-busy-market-kills-dozens-says-msf/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T19:34:39.601Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-27T19:34:39.601Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[SAF drone strike on busy Sudanese market kills dozens, says MSF]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HIIVGCGZUZUXR4U3R47FUZFTGA.jpg?auth=9f0c98a835c11bb1ea85421cf36d9897bfe6dc7d2d969a328e1e6b3f6e876366&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4466&amp;height=2978</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Sudanese army and the paramilitary RSF have been fighting since April 2023.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/27/cuba-us-argument-un/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T19:22:00.293Z</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>2026-10-27T19:22:00.293Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US and Cuban envoys in shouting match during UN embargo debate]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UFRU7A6GZ6JGAS3HTPZVPWPPTU.jpg?auth=313f596b4b6da190d76d97f5bbcca1ed392e370fe083627bb7f4e5515bdd0a4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2001</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US envoy to the UN Mike Waltz holds up an image of what he claimed was an island belonging to the Castro family.  EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/27/uae-president-honours-flydubai-crew-september-30-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T18:43:04.085Z</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>2026-10-27T18:43:04.085Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[President honours flydubai crew for courage during September 30 mid-air attack]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X3YDZQBBKOBA42B5E4VLXAYMXQ.jpg?auth=5dbaf5cb6b9d86b95014a07614d00ba267222569f2117199f8c792869406a706&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed embraces flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, during a reception for him and other crew members of Flight 1073 in Abu Dhabi on October 27.  UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/27/sheikh-khaled-attends-dinner-hosted-by-canadas-pm-during-official-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T18:33:43.374Z</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>2026-10-27T18:33:43.374Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled attends dinner hosted by Canada's PM during official visit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XSNU4NRPPBHTDBJ5UFFAILFMPI.jpg?auth=ed33d38cb28accdbcddb05720031e43e3f8f5d6cf02483c87312a6f3be5b9a14&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, with Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/27/nasa-astronaut-stranded-on-iss-for-nine-months-praises-uaes-space-ambitions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T18:29:20.696Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-27T18:29:20.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Nasa astronaut stranded on ISS for nine months praises UAE's space ambitions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3D5EZ2ATU5HVDEWBP2EYT7EIBU.jpg?auth=151ab12fccaee4c9da435139cc143dcc24ea1d052c4127210f8d2e604351f6c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6144&amp;height=4096</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sunita Williams during her stay on the International Space Station that began in 2024. Photo: Nasa ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/27/sharjah-announces-women-only-clock-tower-in-kalba-and-care-complex-on-khorfakkan-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T18:28:12.897Z</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>2026-10-27T18:28:12.897Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sharjah announces women-only clock tower in Kalba and care complex on Khor Fakkan Road]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HYNNHEFC6VDXBI5IQN23NXFEJQ.png?auth=08a2d42026ee6aa66f6bfa68ab3a30729412d32c3f0a20c0bb28b12383741ef5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=698&amp;height=463</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah.  Sharjah Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/27/nabeela-syed-ai-data-centers/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T17:51:03.465Z</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>2026-10-27T17:51:03.465Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Will Nabeela Syed’s data centre concerns propel her to the Illinois Senate?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H4QHUDILI5HYFDNQV7EQRO3C3Q.jpg?auth=58e4d8d49d37937eb2c4a83793fc3f1f66b37b323a3d5c55bc4cd23e38cb4311&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1152</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Illinois Democratic state representative Nabeela Syed. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/27/handala-israel-election-bouquets/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T17:40:32.529Z</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>2026-10-27T17:40:32.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran-linked Handala hacking group sends bouquets and letters to Israel polling sites]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/L47ZV5LNTV324MRJXFIZYHSVOM.jpg?auth=e3d8f1f571fd85aa0bb9589c9d06b9a63128ca2e1d0477e26012323b9d368cce&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5225&amp;height=3393</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A message posted to Handala Hack, the group's Telegram channel, showed pictures and videos of the bouquets appearing just outside voting centres, along with several letters.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/27/call-me-israeli-right-wing-candidates-go-door-to-door-pleading-for-votes/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T17:10:32.166Z</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>2026-10-27T17:10:32.166Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Call me': Israeli right-wing candidates go door to door pleading for votes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7XAVEHIT7JD2UAGGIBCNVDSGCM.jpg?auth=7a44493f54513b5b28437152e6e86efe350884e83fcbac3e580f9731c3639b0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli voters, including an armed civilian, wait in line outside a polling station to cast their ballots in the occupied West Bank.  Getty images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/27/sheikh-hamdan-dubai-urban-plan-property-value-boost/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T16:29:34.605Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-27T16:29:34.605Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai's new urban development policy seeks to increase property value by Dh20bn]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CVP3SGDLRZELZO7Y57HMOPJAPU.jpg?auth=b3ff9dcf00f4a826a7cbe11c03929aa4096d02ff5042de941353e71bf9fa81e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, chairs a meeting of the Executive Council of Dubai on Tuesday. Photo: Dubai Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/27/apple-unveils-m6-powered-macbook-pro-and-imac-without-raising-prices/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T16:28:27.848Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-27T16:28:27.848Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Apple unveils M6-powered MacBook Pro and iMac without raising prices]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z3V4IZHIUNFXNPDHUTP7XY6ICY.jpg?auth=45bdc66852f1657c26b228b36283fd43935dd8fbc09b491977de893887b1173c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Apple says its new M6 iMac line-up has up to 12 times faster on-device AI performance. Photo: Apple]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/27/euroleague-final-four-will-return-to-abu-dhabi-in-2027-and-2029/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T16:26:54.589Z</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>2026-10-27T16:26:54.589Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EuroLeague Final Four will return to Abu Dhabi in 2027 and 2029]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JVO732SQGVC3TOPQ5UTYFKVEHI.jpg?auth=98bf89e333aea7c181807631d15bc60a302786bd1c920ba6c71e35e3105a9433&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4302&amp;height=2420</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul lifts the trophy after beating Monaco in the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four championship game at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/27/saudi-arabia-global-entry/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T15:53:09.781Z</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>2026-10-27T15:53:09.781Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi citizens added to US Global Entry programme for faster clearance at airports]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CULTD6C4KDYXGKYQOIEPAY2LLQ.jpg?auth=9fd8013f0af3a7f9df98ae5adea67261e51282235235a95e14dc6a07860817ab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3358&amp;height=2238</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Los Angeles International Airport. Approved Saudi travellers will also be able to access TSA PreCheck for eligible domestic flights in the US. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/27/oman-critical-minerals-concession/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T15:24:03.27Z</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>2026-10-27T15:24:03.27Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oman announces new mining concession as part of critical minerals drive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NQNPUACOM7567BWBDABTQUXTHA.jpg?auth=b4c8789751fdadf80f977672399fb46e344b975377d0821ef6c916d4d2b98ba9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Copper is one of the minerals in focus as Oman aims to boost mining's contribution to GDP from 1.4 per cent in 2020 to 10 per cent by 2040. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/27/sheikh-abdullah-discusses-regional-developments-with-australian-and-latvian-foreign-ministers/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T14:06:27.725Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-27T14:06:27.725Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah discusses regional developments with Australian and Latvian foreign ministers]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4V32M5IBC5HEZLAU3DTCG5NUEE.jpg?auth=e278d3a8ecf1235e7a19af1b069d53d127cb260be5ddb39efea4fae7bd14af97&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Latvia's Foreign Minister Baiba Braze]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/27/abu-dhabi-project-linking-ramhan-jubail-islands-sheikh-khalifa-bin-zayed-motorway/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T14:00:33.519Z</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>2026-10-27T14:00:33.519Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi announces Dh872 million project linking Ramhan and Jubail Islands to E12 motorway]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GETV7Q6XFJF5BLFPZZMWZXJQRI.jpg?auth=e6c0d379525d71a7962bf61a44018fd3c203ed1a89eef91b6272298c3693451b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1380&amp;height=776</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Authorities are enhancing mobility links across the capital as part of plans to develop integrated communities and bolster Abu Dhabi's urban and economic growth. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/inside-brief/2026/10/27/apollos-marc-rowan-on-his-1bn-mubadala-deal-ai-valuations-and-anthropics-2tn-ipo/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T13:54:03.099Z</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>2026-10-27T13:54:03.099Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Apollo's Marc Rowan on his $1bn Mubadala deal, AI valuations and Anthropic's IPO]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4QUUXYR7PZEOHCASBXZBNWCP2E.jpg?auth=3ec36dda08e6b595703621d3829f1af3bbf7ca842365618af72a57766e897a5b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4027&amp;height=2597</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Apollo Global Management chief executive Marc Rowan speaks exclusively to The National - with Manus Cranny]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/27/iraqs-al-zaidi-dismisses-intelligence-chief-in-shake-up-of-team/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T13:18:36.964Z</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>2026-10-27T13:18:36.964Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq's Al Zaidi dismisses intelligence chief in shake-up of team ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LKTUP2W7EKR7MSAUYTXGCN5HI4.jpg?auth=fbe87ca18cd342402846fc4a6347a09b06396f563bd066bab6175adee9c9ed14&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3246&amp;height=2688</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi took office in May after protracted coalition talks. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/27/live-saudi-arabia-intercepts-houthi-missiles-riyadh-latest/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-27T13:14:35.854Z</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>2026-10-27T13:14:35.854Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East latest: Saudi Arabia reports missile interception damage in Riyadh as Houthis claim more attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/47BJSVBHVFBO7CR4DROSJGJALA.jpg?auth=d66495ac4e41815400bea43a3df0291bf618b11261a857f33fad769dbb63d448&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1366&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A handout picture provided by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) on October 26, 2026, shows damage in southwestern Saudi Arabia reportedly caused by debris from the interception of two ballistic missiles fired by Yemen's Houthis. 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