<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/03/trump-lashes-out-at-chevron-and-exxons-soaring-profits-during-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T21:06:31.409Z</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>2026-08-03T21:06:31.409Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Trump lashes out at Chevron and Exxon's soaring profits during Iran war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RTMCWS4OLLERN3UENEDXKLI264.jpg?auth=3c04de3f7904475805d9544e53b2dc7463032768aec327cb0a61578c77a73f7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6500&amp;height=4335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump said oil majors are 'making too much money based on a shortage'.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/03/whoop-ceo-says-company-will-open-uae-office-in-critical-move-for-growth/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T20:43:17.85Z</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>2026-08-03T20:43:17.85Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Whoop CEO says company will open another UAE office in 'critical' move for growth]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SQ46KYUXHJC67OJMOGLZV7LD44.jpeg?auth=d9283652f74d8e15fc06e381110d3def0b42391b8c6bb0316c10873fee800a23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=800&amp;height=450</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Whoop's chief executive Will Ahmed says the UAE has ambition that cannot be faked. Photo: Whoop]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/03/filipino-bakery-worker-wins-share-of-dh20-million-in-abu-dhabis-big-ticket-draw/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T18:09:55.672Z</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>2026-08-03T18:09:55.672Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Filipino bakery worker wins share of Dh20 million in Abu Dhabi's Big Ticket draw]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3GKZQVAWZZHTDNE5NQ57WGUIHU.jpg?auth=69c78d23cbc042a03ec6acc0f73134adf4932ee35ca0db146da22172ef91ac2a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reynaldo Herboso, right, won a share of Dh20 million, while Ash Bahadur Dura  claimed the keys to a brand-new Maserati Grecale.  Photo: Big Ticket]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/03/israeli-strikes-cast-doubt-on-gaza-ceasefire-efforts-despite-renewed-diplomatic-push/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T17:21:57.494Z</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>2026-08-03T17:21:57.494Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Board of Peace envoy meets Netanyahu after day of deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BIIDLQD77T3DTUDLTO5JFZPYDY.jpg?auth=2d470f4b412cc80a8ff6fc592dffeb67490d3b602c3dd8afb63463b60b844a7a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Palestinian children play near the rubble of destroyed buildings in Gaza city.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/08/03/christopher-nolan-film-kodak-email/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T16:55:59.846Z</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>2026-08-03T16:55:59.846Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[How Christopher Nolan and Breaking Bad producer helped to save Kodak film]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FHDMCIJGTAOGXH6N6QX7JJUHYM.jpg?auth=12ad53bcf430d9386aad5fa93d008070e32f45e89a1d0ddf8c4c91dec581badc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6194&amp;height=4257</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A tranche of emails detail how Christopher Nolan encouraged others in the entertainment industry to keep Kodak afloat so it could continue manufacturing motion picture film. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/03/uaes-hormuz-oil-exports-more-than-halve-in-july-as-tankers-avoid-route/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T16:05:45.643Z</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>2026-08-03T16:05:45.643Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE’s Hormuz oil exports more than halve in July as shipments bypass strait]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JI64ML5EGFFYHCIE7TD7FVFFEI?auth=8a4611b5286dc6a26e93e2296e66ff5e8c60926296b3ec561fc4c36dd9feaf2c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4433&amp;height=2493</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A vessel anchored off the coast of Sharjah. UAE exports averaged 3.46 million bpd in July. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/08/03/mubadala-commits-44-of-portfolio-to-us-interests/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T15:45:18.149Z</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>2026-08-03T15:45:18.149Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mubadala commits 44% of portfolio to US interests]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V2QDCSH6INEU3F5653JIHUZYUM.jpg?auth=181a0c53915b22913a106733da32167bf8247863b5c34320fc80fb7d209871bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ahmed Saeed Al Calily, chief strategy and risk officer for Mubadala. Photo: Mubadala]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/03/england-records-its-driest-july-after-only-10-per-cent-of-usual-rainfall/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T15:14:38.033Z</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>2026-08-03T15:14:38.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[England records its driest July after only 10 per cent of usual rainfall]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3VBCBUSTKIV5WA2W4OAZEIFTGU.jpg?auth=5e405858395cf60941136d68c33cef80a6abf694b853a4991692b2e10210d562&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5637&amp;height=3852</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People sit in the shade of trees on the scorched grass of Primrose Hill in London during a record dry summer. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/03/one-person-killed-and-five-injured-in-gas-cylinder-blast-at-dubai-car-showroom/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T14:16:17.329Z</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>2026-08-03T14:16:17.329Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[One person killed and five injured in gas cylinder blast at Dubai car showroom]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ACPQN3P42JGQJFIOZDYORJMMEA.jpg?auth=dfe2b043a321209657d1f560003875c17dfaf77e18b268b15acd14c2edaefadd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=591&amp;height=333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai Civil Defence teams are responding to a gas cylinder explosion at a car showroom in Dubai. 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Photo: Al Etihad Payments]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/03/from-wales-to-hormuz-the-worlds-food-system-is-running-out-of-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T14:00:00Z</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>2026-08-03T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[From Wales to Hormuz, the world's food system is running out of road]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UCEEFD4GIWCUEURHIEX65B7QGE.jpg?auth=aab252219f7c91f4e8893953a8ce777926095bc3606c581dbb4d72b14a5b42c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2250</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wheat planting is down in many parts of the world due to low rainfall. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/03/etihad-rail-sells-more-than-70000-tickets-since-launch-as-demand-remains-high/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:51:15.237Z</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>2026-08-03T13:51:15.237Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Etihad Rail sells more than 70,000 tickets since launch as demand remains high ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OLCS3KFDXREQVBVEYLVJLFSLKE.jpg?auth=6ce1c9a06273bfd78233ad79b70557bedbacb7a3c54361744087af58c51e30a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5668&amp;height=3779</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Etihad Rail remains in high demand, with passengers booking tickets an average of 12 days in advance. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/03/uproar-in-israel-after-defence-minister-dismisses-pro-settlement-general-on-live-tv/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:14:22.285Z</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>2026-08-03T13:14:22.285Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Uproar in Israel after Defence Minister dismisses pro-settlement general on live TV ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JRYNAGBEQVA2RG6SK4RIOELJLA.JPG?auth=7519954b43d0c24f9e7e8fdfcad2dc690ce5c41bd5ea6c350bcd96404e68593b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4002</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz talks during a meeting with his Greek counterpart Nikos Dendias, in Athens, Greece, January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Louisa Gouliamaki]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/03/uae-cyclists-raise-dh24-million-for-fight-against-cancer-in-epic-european-ride/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:06:45.631Z</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>2026-08-03T13:06:45.631Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE cyclists raise Dh2.4 million for fight against cancer in epic European ride]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CNDLSACNDZFNXDCICBEBSWPTKA.jpg?auth=4cc9c1366e105f7084bc24fb6ece17f02376890d7d3e5ebfe2edb4d51e169bf1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2008&amp;height=1287</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Cycle Against Cancer riders set out with the goal of raising Dh1.8m and exceeded their expectations to raise Dh2.4m. Photo: Cycle Against Cancer]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/08/03/uk-constitution-burnham-voting-politics-society/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T13:00:00Z</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>2026-08-03T13:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Reforming Britain's constitution may seem irrelevant. It's not]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NSQNPE3Q5VEKLN4A7XCSRP75EQ.jpg?auth=e602cc23d402cbb47fa7c5998c5020b8e6a4c3780c5d2d7f0f3f9979aeab8319&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There is no single tract or easily accessible group of documents that tell British people the rules about how they are governed. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/03/barzani-meets-al-shara-on-first-damascus-visit-by-kurdish-leader-since-assads-fall/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T12:58:27.574Z</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>2026-08-03T12:58:27.574Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Barzani meets Al Shara on first Damascus visit by Kurdish leader since Assad's fall]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KHK5CYJGZRH6NL6ME4PTBYDA7M?auth=13c92ad9a05d90894b008720a068af821cb5fd02148c2874c6c4297d223a7083&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1527&amp;height=859</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara shakes hands with the President of Iraq's Kurdish region Nechirvan Barzani before their meeting in Damascus. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/08/03/uk-goes-to-court-to-block-palestinian-mother-travelling-from-gaza-for-medical-treatment/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T12:34:25.14Z</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>2026-08-03T12:34:25.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UK goes to court to block Palestinian mother travelling from Gaza for medical treatment]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NC4ATGRR76GV6BXVFHZBYZOZAA.jpg?auth=681798429e29b01a0890515f66e1364937fd7f183c4cbe4551e3997af0de03f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Palestinian woman lives in a bomb-damaged building in Gaza city. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/03/clouds-rain-and-decreased-visibility-until-friday-in-parts-of-the-emirates/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T11:49:14.224Z</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>2026-08-03T11:49:14.224Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi weather alert issued as UAE braces for rain, hail and 50kph winds  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CPJ5XNQZJZCCBODXT3ESUSOJPY.jpg?auth=d184b831df388bf6709ee7e208d65335f4668565a22313fc701b47ec49332f9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6488&amp;height=4330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dark clouds roll over Sharjah. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/03/lebanons-former-central-bank-chief-riad-salameh-moved-to-roumieh-prison/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T11:24:34.363Z</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>2026-08-03T11:24:34.363Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Riad Salameh refuses judge's order to undergo medical tests in hospital]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E3MMFBTSQBHXXD4AR5TAWMM5LI.jpg?auth=d4c1ca910d5d7d48fd913c27ebbea5673f8d46b4b70b2f25e9019d7f082a6717&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4580&amp;height=2576</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Riad Salameh gives an interview at his office in Beirut on December 20, 2021. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/08/03/8-all-inclusive-uae-staycation-deals-to-book-before-summer-ends/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-03T10:46:52.836Z</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>2026-08-03T10:46:52.836Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Eight all-inclusive UAE staycation deals to book before summer ends]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KTQLQH4KS2BAQ3RIXQRFAZ2JQU.jpg?auth=54a77d6328380c6443d75224b3facae8811dcb70703779f8dfb50f1ed061c2bf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A view from a room at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/08/02/two-crew-members-killed-as-helicopters-collide-while-fighting-fires-near-athens/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T17:22:40.735Z</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>2026-08-02T17:22:40.735Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Two crew members killed as helicopters collide while fighting fires near Athens ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CDOHW34XQUOPLJV3KDYP75PJTY.jpg?auth=a29bdcc17a746f6d8ca8a7151ad6dc7ca265f464d94d3edb10bf57815612128a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4252&amp;height=2835</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A firefighting helicopter drops water over a wildfire in the area of Porto Germeno, about 70km north-west of Athens. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/02/kazakhstans-billion-dollar-rare-earths-push-faces-familiar-obstacles/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T15:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-02T15:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kazakhstan's billion-dollar rare earths push faces familiar obstacles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WF5UQUGQHRCJ5GPKV6A4HQ2RRU.jpeg?auth=1f28ea22ef53803be32a5ba572f696164b8f8f79d161841f716424b8b8f62c68&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kazakhstan is a leading uranium producer and a top exporter of copper and zinc. 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UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/08/02/unusual-movement-of-us-forces-in-iraqi-kurdistan-prompts-early-drawdown-questions/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T14:54:28.033Z</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>2026-08-02T14:54:28.033Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Unusual movement of US forces in Iraqi Kurdistan prompts early drawdown questions]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3WEOP2CAIBKFLNI6G22U6WX5N4.jpg?auth=9a745cea8ed52979a5685130aea0cfc18adc39b78ca4f298b68b33d7a5cef9e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5395&amp;height=3597</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Explosions near the airport in Erbil on July 24. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/08/02/emirates-nbd-signs-deal-to-buy-hsbcs-retail-operations-in-egypt/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T14:32:03.103Z</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>2026-08-02T14:32:03.103Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Emirates NBD signs deal to buy HSBC's retail operations in Egypt]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JROUYOWJRFBLFCHWM5AMXV54EI.JPG?auth=372cd0fe7e9162c43f7a3052769ff61a3d5c7aa244d14dcd40105f1bdd63b16b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4733&amp;height=3233</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emirates NBD has consolidated its market presence through acquisitions. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/02/uae-approves-use-of-drug-to-combat-silent-killer-high-cholesterol/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T14:29:34.381Z</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>2026-08-02T14:29:34.381Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE approves use of drug to combat 'silent killer' high cholesterol]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EOKRMMVS5UYE2OUYCS7M2LW3P4.jpg?auth=9e6c0340e558ea312b89a809b65cab3388fd4e9b925157b9da4c28b722320b7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[High cholesterol puts patients at greater risk of heart disease and strokes. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/08/02/michigan-democratic-primary-showdown-to-test-waters-over-israel-gaza-and-partys-future/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T13:03:14.707Z</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>2026-08-02T13:03:14.707Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Michigan Democratic primary showdown to test waters over Israel, Gaza and party's future ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UYFGC4S67NJEFWWZLYSFYBSV7A.jpg?auth=93f1223ba34e8ce1e15eddf0d1251b833e0a887b0c3873e78d850607412777b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3400&amp;height=2155</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abdul El-Sayed and primary rival Haley Stevens take part in a TV debate before Democrats in Michigan go to the polls. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/02/middle-east-braces-for-heatwave-in-days-ahead-as-summer-season-hits-peak/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T12:19:19.9Z</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>2026-08-02T12:19:19.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Middle East braces for heatwave in days ahead as summer season hits peak]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2PQTE4KIREBVG4Q6DNPMDEEXY.jpg?auth=0e05cacf1bf7a5c166bf61e0987cf0f23aab7c93b00030417b19bbf5ac045cc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A resident takes cover during the summer heat in Dubai.  Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/08/02/opec-agrees-output-rise-in-september-but-pauses-increase-from-fourth-quarter/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T11:35:05.156Z</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>2026-08-02T11:35:05.156Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Opec+ agrees output rise in September amid uneasy pause in Iran war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ARAL2E4JXZBIVCAHQXG3KHL3KU.jpg?auth=46b7996e04f315c79afd2201da01ac55b4f323c0859c0bd555793c001177735f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7887&amp;height=5216</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Opec is set to collectively add 188,000 barrels per day next month. 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Trump convened members of his Cabinet at the presidential retreat as the war with Iran continues.    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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/08/02/five-dead-and-41-missing-as-indonesian-ferry-catches-fire-authorities-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:26:38.437Z</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>2026-08-02T09:26:38.437Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Five dead and 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/22IOWST3VMDAJVBFRRMVF4FMAU.jpg?auth=9105e81482667187279aef19f8d783696e30f597ad6f1e787542e97f6f32c6cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4615&amp;height=3077</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Passenger ship Mutiara Sentosa caught fire off Madura island in East Java. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/02/dubai-records-47-million-fewer-public-transport-journeys-in-first-half-of-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:15:31.601Z</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>2026-08-02T09:15:31.601Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai records 47 million fewer public transport journeys in first half of 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XNK7IA6XQFCZ3COTK7VWV7PHZY.jpg?auth=48bdb54b6944a782c8165ee534ac6f6ed87796ab487b56cf02709e14bfb8f51c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7792&amp;height=4383</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Despite the impact of the regional conflict, Dubai is continuing to invest in its future, with public transport central to its plans. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/08/02/boy-george-israel-song-palestine/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:05:29.694Z</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>2026-08-02T09:05:29.694Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Boy George fires record label manager over pro-Israel song dispute]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NZMFH6QDKVBCPGVHVGM4VCA66Q.jpg?auth=fae8b8c783e956b3e08d4a21a48633ff4d0ef45d837fb6ce4ff18fda2bce36fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Boy George performs at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. He rejected calls to boycott the event over Israel's participation. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/08/02/netflix-bombing-of-pan-am-103-lockerbie-true-story/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T09:02:54.999Z</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>2026-08-02T09:02:54.999Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lockerbie explained: The true story behind Netflix's The Bombing of Pan Am 103]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OAOLX3EZR5B2DKJFA464NG5LDM.jpg?auth=af29136469b1b0625a83ab37c1be9ca5f37c56cf5d5ba8a41aa86a164bfad92f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Connor Swindells as detective Ed McCusker in The Bombing of Pan Am 103. Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/02/uae-launches-award-to-honour-those-who-create-lasting-legacy-for-annual-themes/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T07:44:40.634Z</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>2026-08-02T07:44:40.634Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE launches award to honour those who create lasting legacy for annual themes]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3RE3SXWPABD3ZLMAT2ZJ6ZLRCY.jpg?auth=fb20b764f09e60a854904afa6973300296fa18e9afd738607388f54277d4f45a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed has directed the launch of the award built around the pillars of impact, sustainability and inspiration. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/08/02/alexandra-eala-stuns-naomi-osaka-to-set-up-washington-open-final-against-jessica-pegula/</loc><lastmod>2026-08-02T05:17:58.149Z</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>2026-08-02T05:17:58.149Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala stuns Naomi Osaka to set up Washington Open final against Jessica Pegula]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EVX5KPJI3IIJIJAETBY3H4R25U.jpg?auth=244f14827ac440bcd9986d28a2d6e4bd2a5067d6d5a57f1748c6425797110b42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3942&amp;height=2628</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alexandra Eala of the Philippines is having a breakthrough year on the WTA Tour. 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