<?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/2026/10/18/iraq-renews-calls-for-pact-with-gulf-and-says-security-cannot-be-brought-from-abroad/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T18:04:37.541Z</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>2026-10-18T18:04:37.541Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq renews calls for pact with Gulf and says security 'cannot be brought from abroad']]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TW4WRC3LZNRC6TRL6YPIS5WPB4.jpg?auth=973a554ffad3b81f508ce676f6c38e7f3ccb988ec6de77f4c7597c135473184e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5723&amp;height=3815</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein with OIC Secretary General Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/18/arsenal-show-champions-spirit-to-edge-out-nottingham-forest-thanks-to-noni-madueke-late-show/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T17:59:55.129Z</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>2026-10-18T17:59:55.129Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arsenal show 'champion's spirit' to edge out Nottingham Forest thanks to Noni Madueke late show]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RAFGPS75CVEMDDMRYYI7YINPEU?auth=9b4d8b8b31ca5568f06a12835987a2253e8a26c3088aac65ec8e63a940d653c1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3844&amp;height=2162</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Noni Madueke celebrates scoring Arsenal’s winner at Nottingham Forest. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/five-gangsters-killed-in-3-million-drugs-and-weapons-raid-in-egypt/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T17:19:52.123Z</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>2026-10-18T17:19:52.123Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Five gangsters killed in $3 million drugs and weapons raid in Egypt]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P5OEB3Z6KBDXTLDEDL3ZGA4UME.jpg?auth=c751fe858ec836ade9255afa7169a608a5f5d048fc7cd1b8bde05195283d0dfe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1768&amp;height=1076</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egyptian officials said more than 250kg of drugs were seized in the raid. Photo: Interior Ministry ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/18/uae-sends-60-trucks-of-food-and-shelter-aid-to-gaza-under-operation-gallant-knight-3/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T17:17:07.357Z</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>2026-10-18T17:17:07.357Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE sends 60 lorries of food and shelter aid to Gaza under Operation Gallant Knight 3]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IE54QLMZ3RBFLFROKPI6UAGVIU.jpg?auth=ac8ee36107a4faa9727483a52138d186afd1923436f4b3a7215dc333673009bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5300&amp;height=3534</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE humanitarian aid convoys. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/egypts-al-azhar-calls-for-mediation-committee-to-end-fighting-in-arab-region/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T16:53:51.177Z</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>2026-10-18T16:53:51.177Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt's Al Azhar calls for mediation committee to end fighting in Arab region]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CU355ESTMQMUT7D4GX3KMULENQ.jpg?auth=06064420f814cf62b02a8fb2fe31f28f7037de1f8d18882e8465501c07153fcf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5906&amp;height=3810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Azhar Grand Imam Dr Ahmed Al Tayeb urged Arab and Muslim leaders 'to uphold the spirit of brotherhood and the bonds of religion, blood and language'. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/18/sheikh-abdullah-holds-calls-with-foreign-ministers-over-regional-security/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T16:45:22.306Z</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>2026-10-18T16:45:22.306Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah holds calls with foreign ministers over regional security]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3DG5JYLCA5DIXAW4XFBSPMSN2M.jpg?auth=7786ad01f5fd977f6b1748dac3c2c6c250278c9b93238a52e36ed97486afb4c6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, had phone calls with regional foreign ministers on Sunday. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/18/leeds-v-man-united-ratings-justin-6-calvert-lewin-8-fernandes-5-mbeumo-7/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T16:21:55.294Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:21:55.294Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Leeds v Man United ratings: Justin 6, Calvert-Lewin 8; Fernandes 5, Mbeumo 7]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZQUDRI7AIRB4FAAJZMWAXTLMAI?auth=ff30defee92f39b95c40239c3866001a1d25a72943a3ded9be4397468821014c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2882&amp;height=1621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[LEEDS, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 18: Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Premier League 2026/27 match between Leeds United and Manchester United at Elland Road on October 18, 2026 in Leeds, England. 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Also present were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/18/trump-netanyahu-endorsement-election/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T15:39:19.254Z</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>2026-10-18T15:39:19.254Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Donald Trump endorses Benjamin Netanyahu for Israeli election]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZA7ZHQFK7UKCUUCVLMEU2V46II.jpg?auth=75ae826d19007ef00daf8480a3980bcf9e54cbd843ca951fd3d09a36aeea230d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1984&amp;height=1328</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Benjamin Netanyahu with Donald Trump. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/live-iran-war-trump-netanyahu/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T15:32:12.206Z</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>2026-10-18T15:32:12.206Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran war latest: Trump endorses Netanyahu and vows to ‘finish the job’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T66NHAI46Y7NLRBPU43GVEDENA.jpg?auth=9fb796853060a747a391ee02d9c1e78fb179da745d38be6b28bc173a5b332765&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5355&amp;height=3565</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally to support Republican House of Representatives candidate Ed Gallrein and Senate candidate Andy Barr, at Truist Arena in Highland Heights, Kentucky, US, October 17, 2026.   REUTERS / Kevin Lamarque     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/outrage-over-attacks-on-european-diplomats-and-us-journalist-in-west-bank/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T15:31:15.762Z</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>2026-10-18T15:31:15.762Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Outrage over attacks on European diplomats and US journalist in West Bank]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JD4VVRDNTTG4GI5KF5RIUOQXNE.jpg?auth=bfad78723f09ccfd918f54cb5b4e6ef08c73529ed4aa15c4af30734a836b6157&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The olive harvest is continuing in the occupied West Bank amid Israeli settler attacks. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/18/france-in-flames-macron-to-address-nation-after-worst-unrest-in-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T14:53:41.814Z</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>2026-10-18T14:53:41.814Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[France in flames: Emmanuel Macron to address nation after worst unrest in years]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AVETTNRN5FHAMQLOW5DAHBNZEQ.jpg?auth=426627acacea4e5b8993839238b305a0ce71013054d860c9b84460ec57187e60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7834&amp;height=5223</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The historic town hall in Limoges was gutted by fire on Saturday. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/gcc-urges-russia-to-press-iran-to-halt-attacks-as-lavrov-proposes-gulf-security-framework/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T14:35:24.711Z</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>2026-10-18T14:35:24.711Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[GCC urges Russia to press Iran to halt attacks as Lavrov proposes Gulf security framework]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NBZZV5YQ6L7XFJSETCVRFJTA3U.jpg?auth=0c260ea0e90a78d7b3417f083145d1ed1bed0e2ba31e5d6e9f32346ee2ef0f33&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7666&amp;height=5111</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sergey Lavrov speaks at the Gulf-Russia foreign ministers' meeting in Manama. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/18/abu-dhabi-police-confiscate-more-than-9230-e-scooters-in-last-10-months/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T12:40:07.475Z</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>2026-10-18T12:40:07.475Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Police confiscate more than 9,000 e-scooters in last 10 months ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GMEYITL5RZ5AKCYYSO67JKPYNM.jpg?auth=defad7765946612af85e0ec4ebb28ac93ca44215578f33b32dce807f2e34f348&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1345</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police have cracked down on improper e-scooter use in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National    ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/10/18/public-art-abu-dhabi-biennial-what-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T12:28:51.385Z</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>2026-10-18T12:28:51.385Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial: Artists, locations, dates and what to know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RYZUZQ77XZHM5NTQ5LQ4NA2RVQ.jpg?auth=2e266f46f159b97a8f8718c6a114f76b6e8611e8d9622e5227806ac2a42136d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7762&amp;height=5177</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Wael Al Awar's Barzakh, 2024, part of the last Abu Dhabi Public Art Biennial. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/egypt-pledges-support-for-saudi-arabia-as-houthis-warn-cairo-against-military-intervention/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T10:20:27.955Z</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>2026-10-18T10:20:27.955Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt pledges support for Saudi Arabia as Houthis warn Cairo against military intervention]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SJ43HSU2OJGBHEFT25CAYCSSBA.jpg?auth=84bed73bf0ca8572fab59af61ec537d3db7d9dc715cb0484c1059f58198be09e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1152</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, left, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/18/uae-signs-agreement-to-hold-2029-world-bank-and-imf-meetings-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T10:18:24.493Z</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>2026-10-18T10:18:24.493Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE signs agreement to hold 2029 World Bank and IMF meetings in Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3Q3HHVZH4EHT5ZZGQBB4UWVNMY.jpg?auth=7f03c4fcc5bb93001c500102610a772ec0f365cee35f0b0d114f7193fabf63cf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4249&amp;height=2885</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(L-R) UAE Central Bank Governor Khaled Mohamed Balama, United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Financial Affairs Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, and IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva pose for photographs with a signed document during the 2029 Annual Meetings Signing Ceremony at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Bangkok, Thailand, 18 October 2026.  More than 15,000 financial policymakers, central bank governors, and finance ministers from 191 countries gathered in Thailand for the meetings to discuss the global economic outlook, poverty eradication, and economic development.   EPA / RUNGROJ YONGRIT]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/iran-names-new-defence-minister-as-he-warns-us-over-mother-of-all-bombs/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:57:03.643Z</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>2026-10-18T09:57:03.643Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran names new defence minister as he warns US over ‘Mother of All Bombs’]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IEMXXYNFIBEDBGTRGSAHHPUBSY.jpg?auth=de79c660f1eeb5a486e16b3004664a52a55f25ba6e1752c3437b3be6dcf913b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=720&amp;height=480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran's parliament has approved Mehrdad Ketabchi as Minister of Defence to succeed Brig Gen Aziz Nasirzadeh, who was killed in a US-Israeli air strike. Photo: X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/18/sudans-humanitarian-crisis-deepens-as-millions-face-displacement-and-aid-funding-shortages/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:55:14.939Z</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>2026-10-18T09:55:14.939Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens as millions face displacement and aid funding shortages]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/INEUY2ZXSYGZAL5RPUHMLQ4RKE.jpg?auth=3db19d635211e933f09dcab89456c93dea0e75d26a2b506b6dea0838b5e5725e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7141&amp;height=4763</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sudanese refugees queue for rations at a camp in Oure Cassoni, Chad. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/18/sheikh-mohammed-bin-rashid-launches-latest-arab-hope-makers-initiative-with-dh1-million-prize/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T09:42:44.515Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:42:44.515Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid launches latest Arab Hope Makers initiative with Dh1 million prize]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2Q5KNMFT2JEKJKO2YAEDQZK7WI?auth=4dc62bd89f2414c2fb876c30ecec5a51f9ff68d873068277a99d1a4c1a9ed88d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3969&amp;height=2233</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, announced the launch of the latest edition of the Arab Hope Makers prize. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/18/three-jailed-over-luxury-watch-robbery-at-knifepoint-in-londons-mayfair/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-18T08:53:29.721Z</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>2026-10-18T08:53:29.721Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Three jailed over luxury watch robbery at knifepoint in London's Mayfair]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6NER5CZD4FGG5N6KB6QBNQIYFQ.jpg?auth=bf787c27e92d54baf903850e2e3cf24cc1919d6c58c50fc5cdd4fe7b82912940&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1352&amp;height=714</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Choudhury Rezwanul, Ali Eldahouzze and Abdel El Habachi have been jailed over a London robbery. 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Ahmed Ramzan / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/17/emi-martinezs-horror-injury-mars-chelseas-win-over-everton/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T14:25:21.639Z</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>2026-10-17T14:25:21.639Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Emi Martinez's horror injury mars Chelsea's win over Everton]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VDMVIVXZJQ2XKSL7YXWMN3WL5U.jpg?auth=f8de542ff2c56866e6815b59646d05c89a4ec773cae6c452268ba68e28153f65&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4616&amp;height=3077</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Chelsea's Argentinian goalkeeper Emi Martinez is treated after picking up a head injury during the match against Everton at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/17/egypt-boosted-by-moodys-upgrade-as-inflation-eases-and-investor-confidence-grows/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T10:19:00Z</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>2026-10-17T10:19:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Egypt boosted by Moody's upgrade as inflation eases and investor confidence grows]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZJNSHPDAQ56ZQJRZSFLKNPQFPE.jpg?auth=cf8c96e5909d7a3064864ba0edfac7c28064d06fad4dd9d978cc3a36b19ecada&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3933&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fruit sellers at a market in Cairo. Egypt has largely contained the economic fallout from the regional conflict. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/17/ufc-333-fight-card-abu-dhabi-showdown-week-and-all-you-need-to-know/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T09:30:00Z</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>2026-10-17T09:30:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UFC 333: Fight card, Abu Dhabi Showdown Week and all you need to know]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/COKKLTZEEFD73AAGK6NHX52LNE.JPG?auth=0d8769e4c1fcd94ee3c3a367b52b7c7a471d6b6a7fb36bebe67b2c6645a5a367&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A UFC fan poses next to a sign outside Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/17/lebanon-airport-fails-to-meet-un-certification-requirements-report-finds/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T08:06:33.116Z</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>2026-10-17T08:06:33.116Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanon airport fails to meet UN certification requirements, report finds]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VHOBSUMWCV6W463A4KSTM3RQAY.jpg?auth=8bd1c7d763bb9f433b28b8912e1459b01233bdfff2eb8ce2df58f7834d79e131&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5817&amp;height=4083</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aircraft at Rafic Hariri International Airport. A US report has identified shortcomings at the site. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/17/uae-flight-delays-possible-as-autumn-weather-causes-reduced-visibility/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T07:40:01.714Z</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>2026-10-17T07:40:01.714Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE flight delays possible as autumn weather causes reduced visibility]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z7PIHZTTWFCDNBOOOZE2RASDRQ.JPG?auth=aac3dc09b25f8d3446c76931ae093177cf01f1c392315f9b30b6e55154c324c2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3888&amp;height=2592</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The cooler winter months bring frequent fog that can envelop skyscrapers in the UAE. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/17/canada-increases-gulf-diplomacy-to-push-for-peace-and-reopening-of-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T07:28:39.659Z</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>2026-10-17T07:28:39.659Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Canada increases Gulf diplomacy to push for peace and reopening of Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6X3IOE7JQJCYLGRUQICULVGLAE.jpg?auth=1a3633d16e3ca0d15153ddfb88c66e1f962f70324b65bbf33223328715e0f5f4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7172&amp;height=4781</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand has stressed her country's opposition to Iran's attacks in the Gulf. Ahmed Ramzan / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/17/yemens-houthis-launch-missile-attacks-on-aden-airport/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T06:31:50.105Z</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>2026-10-17T06:31:50.105Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Yemen's Houthis launch missile attacks on Aden airport]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KLDAO34GZJD2PIGSPOSSSNOAVU.JPG?auth=fd6824372cd8f672d67579d16e442183ee88f43c86bd79b613fc336d7ee42d4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5158&amp;height=3439</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aden International Airport. Houthi missiles landed 500 metres from an aircraft preparing to take off. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/17/battle-for-taiz-is-for-whole-of-western-yemen-warns-ex-pm-maeen-abdelmalik-saeed/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T06:00:00Z</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>2026-10-17T06:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Battle for Taiz is for whole of western Yemen, warns ex-PM Maeen Abdelmalik Saeed]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/524VKWPGUBBOBEHE6HOT7RHFGA.jpg?auth=69d2056078952dfa80b443f9ff9d0e7ff454e61ed1b8898ca38b640879603f60&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maeen Abdulmalik Saeed, a former prime minister of Yemen, spoke to The National during a visit to London. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/17/saudi-air-defence-demands-vie-with-europes-russia-threat-needs/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T05:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi air defence demands vie with Europe's needs to counter Russian threat]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C3XLLXRS4NBZTLK3BIXIIEZBQI.jpg?auth=969ca4b12d45ecacf05f319d2735174d9a4735d4e347b91661129509575bacef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2340</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Type-45 destroyer using a Sea Viper air missile defence system. Britain and Europe lack sufficient stocks of air defences to supply Saudi Arabia in the face of Houthi attacks. Photo: UK Ministry of Defence
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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/17/noticeable-rise-in-uae-children-suffering-issues-linked-to-excessive-screen-time/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T02:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:00:01Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Noticeable' rise in UAE children suffering issues linked to excessive screen time]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EORYBK32JRG47LYE2A2DN6YLPE.jpg?auth=028aaffabe092308ee6226c5b68dccac2d1e9df4cbc8398b10cb3a8c2a8d2212&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5121&amp;height=3414</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Restrictions on phones at school are not enough, say health and education experts. Photo: Getty images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/17/ranya-vallandingham-street-fighter-indian/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-17T02:00:00Z</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>2026-10-17T02:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Street Fighter's Rayna Vallandingham kicks down stereotypes for Indian women on screen]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RWHNGAV54EB6MIIMETYD5KYZWE.jpg?auth=222afacb8c41e2cf68d94095909ffac45bfb83c9d872381e8e84b31d42de15ca&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5190&amp;height=3460</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rayna Vallandingham at the premiere for Street Fighter in Los Angeles, US. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/16/un-secretary-general-race-grynspan/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T22:19:35.705Z</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>2026-10-16T22:19:35.705Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Grynspan stays ahead in sixth UN secretary general vote, but two veto nations say no]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HOWTX4Q3LA5YCEVV7JRU5FS7NE.jpg?auth=ffbe8e222369f1f7c713ff519e995dd28e0e56d2140a453b7a52a6cace01c707&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UN General Assembly in New York. Secretary general contender Rebeca Grynspan has secured the minimum nine encouraging votes in the latest poll. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/16/india-hormuz-strait-tanker-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T19:27:27.723Z</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>2026-10-16T19:27:27.723Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil tanker struck in Strait of Hormuz, says Indian ports minister]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ERZ2RBYUWLBH4DHNMVHSFCOXOA.jpg?auth=14dce05f7e09bda5bf5c364b76d649681aa9110d08e6273d5bfcb3a6f1e44f15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3095</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships wait in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian attacks have caused oil prices to surge. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/16/morocco-government-sworn-in-under-first-female-prime-minister-fatima-el-mansouri/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-16T18:56:38.738Z</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>2026-10-16T18:56:38.738Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Morocco government sworn in under first female Prime Minister Fatima El Mansouri ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D2FGJI7B7VCA7GJK5K2AOCG2JY?auth=83b2a4c662fc1460bfb9ea32a8c9ce5de1503410f65b6b6a4337b2bf677e9790&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3742&amp;height=2105</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Morocco's King Mohammed VI, centre right, stands beside Prime Minister Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri and her cabinet at the Royal Palace in Rabat. 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