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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/05/dubai-opens-revamped-khor-al-mamzar-beach-under-dh3-billion-development-drive/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T18:32:16.516Z</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>2026-05-05T18:32:16.516Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai opens revamped Khor Al Mamzar Beach under Dh3 billion development drive]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/26RYNETQZBCYTNSDBQLA3IZGKM.jpg?auth=85af1418fc9f6065da8c94ddf936127eb59d198428b97970c9d41da109dc3e51&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5497&amp;height=3665</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Residents flocked to the grand reopening of Khor Al Mamzar Beach on Tuesday. Photo: Ahmed Ramzan / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/05/turkey-unveils-6000km-ballistic-missile-at-defence-show/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T18:25:23.68Z</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>2026-05-05T18:25:23.68Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Turkey unveils 6,000km ballistic missile at defence show]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XYVNFMRZZBFURAZM2GHCZEVA44.jpg?auth=1c9adfa8d566319840b012f411b0e1abc98e0178ffa9a89eb688b30d0a5350d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=1000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The four-engine Yildirimhan missile could theoretically hit targets in much of Europe, Asia and Africa. Photo: Turkish Ministry of National Defence / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/05/us-offers-10m-reward-for-information-on-head-of-harakat-hezbollah-al-nujaba/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T18:00:25.507Z</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>2026-05-05T18:00:25.507Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US offers $10m reward for information on head of Harakat Hezbollah Al Nujaba]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QN6NQJH3SNBF3AYW5ZADOEGYPE.jpg?auth=1373c12c89bf762a7a6d7d3fd9534f7c9586153825588642126ec19761601b96&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3200&amp;height=2199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Akram al Kaabi, left, pictured with pro-Iranian Hezbollah Lebanese minister Hussein Haj Hassan in Beirut, is wanted by the US. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/05/syria-foils-hezbollah-assassination-plot-with-raids-across-country/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T17:57:48.132Z</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>2026-05-05T17:57:48.132Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Syria foils 'Hezbollah assassination plot' with raids across country]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FTY4EZLDSVCVJOHMSPJRD32AIU.jpg?auth=45b0caeff0ba0ec48e3f57d8df8f7a73944dd466c3d67826ba35a13fbeb84f15&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2299</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[At least 11 people were arrested during the raids in five areas of Syria. Photo: Syrian Interior Ministry ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/05/world-cup-scam-phishing-cybersecurity/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T17:18:10.843Z</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>2026-05-05T17:18:10.843Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World Cup scams 'exploit heightened interest', cyber security firm warns]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P2XYTOI3BFHHHHUQY577UWLGSE?auth=2927520f7dbefdbeec327524692f927e33f7e718ae14baf24bdb00355bbcff28&amp;smart=true&amp;width=475&amp;height=267</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kaspersky said it is seeing a spike in cyber criminals taking advantage of World Cup excitement]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/05/05/plan-b-revival-looms-as-heathrow-seeks-new-path/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T16:19:52.222Z</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>2026-05-05T16:19:52.222Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Plan B revival looms as Heathrow seeks new path]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XDUQSQR355DZXBKCOXIYRHD7TA.jpg?auth=5547c7c19590018508dc49001566c4a17082685b0806b174e4e395ec58f79cbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3150&amp;height=2362</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Something is in the air at Heathrow. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/05/05/google-workers-demand-union-recognition-over-ai-for-israeli-military/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T15:53:22.077Z</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>2026-05-05T15:53:22.077Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Google workers demand union recognition over AI for Israeli military ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MOWXMUTCOBET7HPJERG5OVP2WY.jpg?auth=84887ce6f6124c29d32769fbc2b8f1a58cb568c9d3b55895dd117dc3360aba83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4845&amp;height=2725</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Google DeepMind employee said many workers feel 'betrayed' by the military use of AI technology. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/05/president-sheikh-mohamed-hails-uae-armed-forces-for-confronting-iranian-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T15:34:56.606Z</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>2026-05-05T15:34:56.606Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohamed hails UAE Armed Forces for confronting Iranian attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F6S6SJO5DBATDLL5SGQDCE6OAI.jpg?auth=f9a034e7ac8bbe512bd144ee729f64aa88678bc19eac25b63bf64132bd02ef7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2250</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed says the UAE has responded with 'decisiveness and strength' to any threats posed to its sovereignty, and the security and safety of its public. Photo: UAE Presidential Court ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/05/safety-first-how-uae-schools-made-swift-return-to-remote-learning-after-latest-iranian-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T15:16:59.289Z</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>2026-05-05T15:16:59.289Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Safety first: How UAE schools made swift return to remote learning after latest Iranian attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WJ7T3E7YS5BG5KEEXQPL4XFQKM.jpg?auth=9ee66877105d8b84de73d31645419ae13acf4415e7c9f2d68fe09da74a6b1cbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A pupil learns Arabic in a remote lesson in Dubai. Distance learning has been reinstated throughout the UAE for this week. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/05/emirateswe-to-develop-285m-water-desalination-plant-to-serve-northern-emirates/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T14:40:31.555Z</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>2026-05-05T14:40:31.555Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EtihadWE to develop $285m water desalination plant to serve Northern Emirates]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IJS7BZOTDJFBJP5VH7BOVUEHQA.jpg?auth=8eeea77a89aa4b9d590e568e0424dd29fc6b0e2bdca9d4de4feec17da1c987bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Port of Fujairah, where EtihadWE's next water desalination plant will be developed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/05/05/palestine-action-activists-guilty-of-sledgehammer-attack-on-elbit-factory/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T14:32:21.258Z</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>2026-05-05T14:32:21.258Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Palestine Action activists guilty of sledgehammer attack on Elbit factory]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VVZGY7AC6ZDFDDOH6OK642IX2Y.jpg?auth=394d3ef92359f3b72b813789a280f1001860e1f8f2ff8d06734a53a1afa65633&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clockwise from top left: Samuel Corner, Charlotte Head, Leona Kamio and Fatema Rajwani. PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/05/lebanon-israel-us-iran-hezbollah-joseph-aoun-nabih-berri-donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-war-peace-ceasefire-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T14:00:00Z</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>2026-05-05T14:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Before talking to Israel, Lebanon's leaders need to get on the same page]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XC5ERP4VLNAUZ2JOQ7GPPMM7AY.jpg?auth=b91f073ecd5ed68bb0bea7261b7775c1c5494a438f94aebe0ba4042b35b9f0a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8676&amp;height=5784</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This handout photo released by the Lebanese parliament shows Newly elected Lebanese president Joseph Aoun (L) standing next to the parliament speaker Nabih Berri as he delivers a speech during a parliamentary session to elect a president, in Beirut, on January 9, 2025.  Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun, the frontrunner in today's vote for president, is seen as a man of integrity best placed to maintain a fragile ceasefire and pull the country out of financial collapse.  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President Sheikh Mohamed received calls on Tuesday from Gulf leaders, who condemned Iran's attacks on the UAE. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/05/no-food-concern-in-uae-for-next-100-years-says-abu-dhabi-producer-ghitha/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T13:45:37.9Z</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>2026-05-05T13:45:37.9Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Food security 'guaranteed for the next 100 years’, says Abu Dhabi producer Ghitha]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GXORDLHQZZBXPPY5ECVUHNQOJ4.jpg?auth=49916a789a0ecc34851fe8d94e0dc8d3a73a271fdf52448d88ceb8138f6df3fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Falal Ameen, chief executive of Ghitha Holding, says the company is keen to expand in the Middle East and North Africa region. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/05/oil-prices-120-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T13:29:23.789Z</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>2026-05-05T13:29:23.789Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Oil prices ease but analysts warn supply risks could push crude above $120]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KWOGBCJ3TRCOTPWQFKQZKM7LJE.jpg?auth=963e405dc118a158579be027fc899c8b26d993c3baf683e4a9f33ede19f59fd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4546&amp;height=2557</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hostilities in the region escalated after Iran expanded its control zone in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting vessels to reroute. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/05/05/louvre-abu-dhabi-bag-in-collaboration-with-italian-luxury-house-dellaluna-will-launch-at-venice-biennale/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T13:29:10.626Z</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>2026-05-05T13:29:10.626Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Louvre Abu Dhabi bag in collaboration with Italian luxury house Dellaluna will launch at Venice Biennale]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FNXHEQCLJBCVLMB4EOBI5IHKNI?auth=1f7ce75df70431752b3aed49494d11b5fe9cc7bf1281cddac94f4b9b159d95a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2153&amp;height=1211</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The new Louvre Abu Dhabi X Dellaluna bag featured in the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Photo: 20th Century Studios]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/05/kurdistan-president-calls-for-inclusive-iraqi-government/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T13:26:59.964Z</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>2026-05-05T13:26:59.964Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kurdistan President calls for inclusive Iraqi government]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GLSXSW6NPKOM6EIQB2IU3MFLJY.jpg?auth=7f6d27a464f56ffe495aaeae1358dfeadeb51909d01cfe9554319f24e4d5337a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7320&amp;height=4880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nechirvan Barzani, President of Iraq's autonomous Kurdistan Region, visited Baghdad for talks on the formation of the new federal government. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/05/iran-seeks-chinas-backing-as-hormuz-clashes-push-ceasefire-to-brink/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T13:11:42.367Z</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>2026-05-05T13:11:42.367Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran says new 'Strait Authority' will manage Hormuz shipping]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TYVBBMWCYPZTCGQIYFAQYMQ5QY.jpg?auth=1ea5376e33a1c72fbe42112509ef07405d4212ab0ce7bc293ea7b82485fb8464&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2527&amp;height=1684</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to arrive in Beijing on Wednesday. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/05/05/us-iran-ceasefire-hegseth/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T12:55:27.05Z</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>2026-05-05T12:55:27.05Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US says Iran ceasefire not breached but warns of 'overwhelming' potential response ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DRKJWPGJL6QAW4RLMJFLS2UHYE.jpg?auth=7083a43352c78b4ec83665e71a4a215cb350db9c8316baf71d775ef2c2d39091&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7819&amp;height=5215</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at the Pentagon on May 5. Getty Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/05/05/concerts-events-uae-abu-dhabi-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T12:38:30.638Z</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>2026-05-05T12:38:30.638Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Top 30 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Swedish House Mafia and Shakira to Kadim Al Sahir]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KKTMKVGSDBEDNEI42TRSUAEHDA.jpg?auth=e6eb7ca46912d6c3842aace386ec25b0bf6abba7fd6118e3e7d212bfb4a241ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5779&amp;height=3853</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kadim Al Sahir will perform an Eid Al Adha concert in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/05/lebanese-army-enters-beirut-suburbs-to-arrest-gunmen-who-fired-at-hezbollah-funeral/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T12:06:57.252Z</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>2026-05-05T12:06:57.252Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Lebanese army enters Beirut suburbs to arrest gunmen who fired at Hezbollah funeral]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WIBNYQT65NEIDS3NXOKZNXPNQQ.jpg?auth=f4b8a5a9720f356395fdf30ee353c87beb4dd3204cf3ba0fc268f84dc5b42534&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5743&amp;height=3829</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese soldiers secure the site of an Israeli drone attack in southern Beirut. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/05/05/striking-jewellery-met-gala-2026-isha-ambani/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T11:14:25.376Z</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>2026-05-05T11:14:25.376Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Jewellery that stole the show at this year's Met Gala]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EXAZOSATCNGLHC67BGPAHTE3BA?auth=2aa413fd49a245b7d55234675680aee15afedc3e29d5c35e3aa90b7124932b13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3302&amp;height=1858</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh and Princess Gauravi Kumari of Jaipur attend the 2026 Met Gala. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/in-focus/2026/05/05/ai-driven-finbursa-connects-global-investors-with-middle-easts-most-promising-start-ups/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T11:07:11.119Z</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>2026-05-05T11:07:11.119Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AI-driven FinBursa connects global investors with Middle East's most promising start-ups]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XPWUZAK4EMNF26UTW2CKEPM3NU.jpg?auth=89fe37c9ad0b8eff19eeaf7c6baf7c1594912e83a8f8b6b74abaf2b01cc79a2c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3998&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FinBursa serves clients across the Middle East from its base in the DIFC. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/05/best-photos-of-may-5-the-great-ziggurat-of-ur-to-a-fireworks-factory-in-china/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T10:27:23.474Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-05T10:27:23.474Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best photos of May 5: the Great Ziggurat of Ur to a fireworks factory in China ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PMLMXVKQRSU6LHJKWBTOZAOEUI.jpg?auth=e2d75c6df3061ff818408a931302029edde9dba10b27bbcbc687f9c622405699&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A member of the Iraqi Antiquities Authority maintenance team, walks along a path as works take place to restore the Great Ziggurat temple in the ancient city of Ur, believed to be the birthplace of Abraham, the patriarch of the world’s three monotheistic religions, located now in  Iraq's southern Dhi Qar province, some 16 kilometres from the centre of the city of Nasiriyah, on May 4, 2026.  The ziggurat, one of several structures built by the ancient Sumerians in what is now modern-day Iraq, was believed to be the dwelling place of the gods.  The temple at its summit was therefore off-limits to all but priests and other highly revered figures.  Today, the Great Ziggurat is undergoing careful restoration, carried out by local craftsmen using regionally sourced materials, including bricks specially produced to match original ancient samples.  (Photo by Assad NIYAZI  /  AFP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/05/phil-foden-reaches-agreement-on-new-manchester-city-deal-to-2030/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T10:24:31.47Z</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>2026-05-05T10:24:31.47Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Phil Foden reaches agreement on new Manchester City deal to 2030]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VI7CWHQFMY7J7XOFAA66E6XG7Y.jpg?auth=3f9c88b00753d551146aba1772942eeda18f8d95271699f734670a474dbf5972&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2164&amp;height=1439</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Phil Foden came through the academy at Manchester City and has played more than 200 games for the club. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/05/05/hunt-for-masked-scooter-robber-after-11-rolex-watches-stolen-in-paris-heist/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T09:46:41.705Z</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>2026-05-05T09:46:41.705Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hunt for masked scooter robber after 11 Rolex watches stolen in Paris]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z7J7OHKMSRETRFUTBBSRBY7DZ4.JPG?auth=f83ac69e26c16c51c46ac570d59feefda19f71c6a276cf6c8311f39dbdd6b1f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Forensics officers at the scene of the robbery at a luxury watch shop in Paris. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/05/uae-sets-out-plans-to-take-energy-trade-and-defence-to-next-level/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T09:27:42.51Z</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>2026-05-05T09:27:42.51Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE sets out plans to take energy, trade and defence to next level]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PXD67H24GKEHUXYIQUQBGOCDRQ.jpg?auth=9192ca2d55c48e55d698391758e3cbc1072ec196067142035f53decfab0e7518&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2816&amp;height=1872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Suhail Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, attends a panel at the Make it in the Emirates event in Abu Dhabi. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/05/05/palestine-coalition-takes-on-london-police-chief-over-anti-semitic-marches-claim/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T09:21:35.066Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-05-05T09:21:35.066Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Palestine Coalition takes on London police chief over ‘anti-Semitic marches’ claim]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XBP4IC43KNAT5N4SQ5RF6RUS74.jpg?auth=ffe7e77ba0d201da2d2bc648716a14a39715365a463991a8f7c8c68f2c0695fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1996</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A coalition of organisations have held pro-Palestine marches through London since Israel responded to the October 7 attacks. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/05/capital-group-joins-list-of-trillion-dollar-asset-managers-at-adgm/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T09:19:37.45Z</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>2026-05-05T09:19:37.45Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Capital Group joins list of trillion-dollar asset managers at ADGM]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YR4KNBJXIZHWVKWS5T3PQJXSYY.jpg?auth=38aeeddbed526021eab9ae99738e50e2dd08dea5f67561c8d39055250b47a7a1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3327&amp;height=2412</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ADGM is among the fastest-growing financial hubs globally.  Ruel Pableo for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/05/abu-dhabis-taziz-signs-285bn-of-offtake-and-feedstock-deals/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T08:34:25.905Z</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>2026-05-05T08:34:25.905Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi’s Ta'ziz signs $28.5bn of offtake and feedstock deals ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XJKHL77KO5BPDLV6QDYWR45WFI.jpg?auth=d514e7183d032b0cccd9c3ef2024ef8e542691238f2f9b90a80cac4c647ddacf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5153&amp;height=3435</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ta'ziz supports the production of chemicals and transition fuels in the UAE. Photo: Ta'ziz]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/05/first-a-shock-and-then-we-started-launching-projects-burjeels-boss-on-war-impact/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T08:23:40.696Z</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>2026-05-05T08:23:40.696Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[‘First a shock, and then we started launching projects': Burjeel’s boss on war impact ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6RIS7GONG3YY25LZHXMS35PEM4.jpg?auth=3873e83723403b5f7ec0a3dc4cd99d6d97fea9cf54277e24698fa61b8e90edd3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=575</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shamsheer Vayalil, founder and chairman of Burjeel Holdings, said the main impact of the war has been 'resilience'. Leslie Pableo for The National ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/05/05/met-gala-2026-beyonce-nicole-kidman-and-emily-blunt-make-it-a-family-affair/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T08:17:27.279Z</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>2026-05-05T08:17:27.279Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Met Gala 2026: Beyonce, Nicole Kidman and Emily Blunt make it a family affair]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DGUMZTEL7JGK7DEO2JXG2YNZ7M?auth=d37a86736cf84bf4e426ccbe78394419db011afab66e5736c50851b2bc40b9a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2689&amp;height=1512</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From left, Jay-Z, Beyonce and their daughter Blue Ivy on the red carpet at the 2026 Met Gala. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/05/05/met-gala-2026-arab-indian-designers/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T07:35:01.665Z</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>2026-05-05T07:35:01.665Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Highlights from Met Gala 2026: Stars dazzle in Arab designers and glittering jewellery]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IV2IGHAVWG7FQHEBOWDTTIFZH4.jpg?auth=041e37a7573d33d3d41b0e6a7d32da277f1cb7e0cd76587a1f786bd6c4abc1fa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5680&amp;height=3860</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Isha Ambani wore diamonds borrowed from her mother's collection at the Met Gala 2026. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/05/worlds-largest-listed-hedge-fund-firm-man-group-to-set-up-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T07:00:00Z</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>2026-05-05T07:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World’s largest listed hedge fund manager Man Group to set up in Abu Dhabi]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NDPRA5QWP2MRDXHZPVCGBTV75E.jpg?auth=8fa9107089a0f65400fe55d8c2eda0b2f3e5f340efee26ff42b57182beb14b83&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8470&amp;height=5647</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ADGM reported a 36 per cent rise in assets under management in 2025 and Man Group has now applied for a licence to operate within it. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/05/05/uae-attacks-condemned-hormuz-tensions-rise-schools-move-online/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T06:30:28.995Z</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>2026-05-05T06:30:28.995Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE attacks condemned, Hormuz tensions rise, schools move online]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/25H777I3AZI7FHIEH3K6WLFNXQ.jpg?auth=280174aa7d98fcee94f9ed738c4ba63383675ab41d20c07e5926858821ce8b0a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A photo illustration taken in Nicosia on May 4, 2026, shows a person in front of a large screen displaying vessel movements in the Strait of Hormuz on a ship-tracking website.  Iran's navy fired 'warning shots' at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, state media said, after the American military sent cruisers into the Gulf as part of a plan to help trapped commercial vessels leave.  Earlier, US President Donald Trump had announced a plan to guide ships from neutral countries out of the Gulf, saying it was a humanitarian effort to help their stranded crews.  (Photo by AFP)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/05/world-leaders-condemn-unacceptable-iranian-attacks-on-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T05:54:21.883Z</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>2026-05-05T05:54:21.883Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[World leaders condemn 'unacceptable' Iranian attacks on the UAE]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z3IMP25XBNAAFMXRNLDQS73MJM.jpg?auth=20ada64b47d60ddfe359bd797a50cd427b972d5e8112d5c72759dc9f0899b648&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5914&amp;height=3326</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE said schools would resume online learning until the end of this week as a safety precaution. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/05/05/iran-withdraws-from-2026-venice-biennale-days-before-opening/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T05:10:35.364Z</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>2026-05-05T05:10:35.364Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran withdraws from Venice Biennale days before it begins]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YP5TEWIIXRBLZF2O3QINGI6P4E.jpg?auth=95c74649bffa95dcad3d8da07ecda061263a93b685fb9576f14a7debd1f5ad01&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2126&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran will not participate in the 2026 Venice Biennale. Photo: La Biennale di Venezia]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/05/05/ancient-gaza-artefacts-meet-contemporary-palestinian-stories-in-turin-exhibition/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T05:05:11.517Z</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>2026-05-05T05:05:11.517Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Ancient Gaza artefacts meet contemporary Palestinian stories in Turin exhibition]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/24D7X6LFKFGPJBE36S5B6DX4TI.jpg?auth=daf557a77e52c646d706c49ab89edc575486aec8c03e6be5d37da827eeaf5d1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2141&amp;height=1204</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An iron age statuette of a woman with a tambourine, from between 800 and 601 BC, discovered in Gaza. Photo: Alberto Ricci]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/05/al-hilal-hopes-revived-as-momentum-builds-for-ronaldo-and-al-nassr-showdown-saudi-pro-league-talking-points/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T05:00:00Z</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>2026-05-05T05:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Al Hilal hopes revived as momentum builds for Ronaldo and Al Nassr showdown: Saudi Pro League talking points]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YQBXZYUXX5C3FLLE5HJPIX2UVY?auth=a8f14c049d9b776afbd15f32336721008dd754f6e669c9427768347da9ca0cee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2331&amp;height=1311</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Momentum is with Al Hilal in the Saudi Pro League title race following Al Nassr's defeat at Al Qadsiah. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/05/more-than-85-of-irans-drone-strikes-on-uae-thwarted-by-edge-defence-systems/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T04:53:44.586Z</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>2026-05-05T04:53:44.586Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[More than 85% of Iran's drone strikes on UAE thwarted by Edge defence systems]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7MKPVMO52JAWFJHI3WWHVG2I4I.jpg?auth=681233b2451d8c049bfb70b37f92d8a0ee76688f3a855d5527593286edbaa700&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE defence conglomerate Edge Group stand at Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/05/05/adnoc-launches-industrial-resilience-programme-to-support-supply-chains/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T03:45:31.878Z</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>2026-05-05T03:45:31.878Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Adnoc launches industrial resilience programme to support supply chains]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WMR3DSIU3KV7YDHRDT5OO6P2DE.jpg?auth=f640919c4ba80e8f0165dc4ca7f8d95e6961e949e0628ea9b477e0683eaa86cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Adnoc managing director and group chief executive, at the Make it in the Emirates conference in Abu Dhabi on Monday.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/05/its-better-than-no-points-doku-keeps-man-city-title-hopes-alive-with-spectacular-goal-in-everton-thriller/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T03:33:11.309Z</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>2026-05-05T03:33:11.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['It's better than no points': Doku keeps Man City title hopes alive with spectacular goal in Everton thriller]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4IBP7NND6FBSLA5XGJ36RBAGIU?auth=b7fd772df4d185cadf0e089034e26a1d834aa6216548f9a602bda0cd488be3e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2300&amp;height=1294</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manchester City's Jeremy Doku celebrates scoring the first of his two goals in a 3-3 draw against Everton. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/05/arsenal-v-atletico-madrid-viktor-gyokeres-and-julian-alvarez-ready-for-champions-league-shoot-out/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T03:08:17.153Z</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>2026-05-05T03:08:17.153Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arsenal v Atletico Madrid: Viktor Gyokeres and Julian Alvarez ready for Champions League shoot-out]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GZXWJ7375BBFBPRW7DDQ2GOJUY.jpg?auth=123159ac84aa2b9f7aac090fdf5a0ef412245f563ae005444bdc6987d404b9a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1348&amp;height=768</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Julian Alvarez of Atletico de Madrid celebrates scoring his team's first goal from the penalty spot with Koke during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 and Viktor Gyoekeres of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Gabriel during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Fulham. photos" Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/05/05/rak-ceramics-offsets-loss-of-exports-with-rise-in-domestic-market-sales-ceo-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T03:00:00Z</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>2026-05-05T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[RAK Ceramics offsets loss of exports with rise in domestic market sales, CEO says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FIEPJJP4BRANHNNQPJLNMHO5KU.jpeg?auth=e3c66547201bef5b8175d43fe2f5d65e200b2965316916f1d8dff4b598d7b954&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[RAK Ceramics production plant. Ceramic tiles are the largest segment of its business. Photo: RAK Ceramics]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/05/05/uae-industry-energy-economy-manufacturing-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-05T03:00:00Z</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>2026-05-05T03:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The UAE is building to secure its sovereignty]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TB3IJLE6JRE27GHUFJBZ7HAGMQ.jpg?auth=a689a8caecabbf16cebb38a9bfac861bb5cbac0d3273741988fffc339b0d522a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Make it in the Emirates summit in Abu Dhabi this week is putting the spotlight firmly on Emirati manufacturing. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/04/mubadala-waleed-al-muhairi-milken/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T21:51:05.372Z</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>2026-05-04T21:51:05.372Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Mubadala 'won't be defined' by temporary disruption and volatility, Al Muhairi says]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/R6COP7AW4LIHJZKU7YC6F2M6VE.jpg?auth=a3bcdae6529d44c13031297e976b26aed26eebdebf849e7af3ba8c9811882889&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3932&amp;height=2621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waleed Al Muhairi, deputy group chief executive of Mubadala, spoke of the UAE's resilience and discipline amid the current conflict with Iran. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/05/04/lebanon-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T20:01:00Z</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>2026-05-04T20:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Cartoon for May 5, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5KCAQZNZHVCVVNZIC6AOT6ABPE.jpeg?auth=e660a485a4a42c6f64d0f0c7bb74e4af3f5370dbac8500d09f5e5691d1cd1c50&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/us/2026/05/04/uae-cybersecurity-hackers-safety/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T19:16:26.961Z</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>2026-05-04T19:16:26.961Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE cautions against 'rushed digital decision-making' in warning over potential cyber attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D6LIQEGQA57LYBGS6R2RN47QBI.jpg?auth=46bbe728e1377c24c7b81e838fe4227160358aa264b4934ee315c09c393d803d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4421&amp;height=2924</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The warnings about increased cyber vigilance echo those made shortly after the start of the Iran war. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/04/uae-to-adopt-remote-learning-for-rest-of-week-after-iran-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T18:12:10.838Z</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>2026-05-04T18:12:10.838Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE to adopt remote learning for rest of week after Iran attacks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UOPSZUWBTBGMFDSMQ6SANMQ56U.jpg?auth=657c3af8e3a98ad9fef947b42a61838d424c07a1e46f8335b7de245f97f2c882&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE will reinstate distance learning for the remainder of the week. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/04/chernobyl-ai-nuclear-support-three-mile-island/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T15:48:09.935Z</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>2026-05-04T15:48:09.935Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[AI energy reckoning renews nuclear debate 40 years after Chernobyl]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I66H2RR74IW6ZDTAWYSJHERP7Y.jpg?auth=12fb5f9e7bd31a889e498e3a6b6bba8c2edb2fc17468efb200362ae0b7ac8da6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4032</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Candles are lit at a memorial for Chernobyl victims, marking the 40th anniversary of the explosion at the plant, the worst civilian nuclear disaster in history. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/05/04/wta-and-atp-stars-take-aim-at-grand-slams-over-lack-of-progress-on-pay-issues/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T13:59:07.309Z</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>2026-05-04T13:59:07.309Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[WTA and ATP stars take aim at Grand Slams over 'lack of progress' on pay issues]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D65RE5RFXBAUHGFRHVDB6IW3AI?auth=0fff0c8878e47b4c003a1616dd36d87e6ff780eb70d08eba38874248e3d3cdd0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5710&amp;height=3212</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Coco Gauff holds the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen trophy after winning the 2025 French Open. 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PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/05/04/remembering-hany-shaker-the-balladeer-caught-between-egypts-old-songbook-and-pops-new-reality/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-04T10:08:53.529Z</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>2026-05-04T10:08:53.529Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Remembering Hany Shaker, the balladeer caught between Egypt’s old songbook and pop’s new reality]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2NR4Y3T36FG6LHE2PZCQUZEBMM.jpg?auth=d4b96f8e127be2fb931512fed970943f25801762635c226bb7be563b8337e86f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3542&amp;height=2362</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Known as the Prince of Arab Song, Hany Shaker built a career on romantic ballads, orchestral performance and a polished vocal style rooted in Egypt’s music tradition. 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