<?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/2026/04/12/us-warned-of-long-road-to-iran-deal-after-talks-stumble-over-oil-and-nuclear/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T14:55:03.727Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T14:55:03.727Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US warned of long road to Iran deal after talks stumble over oil and nuclear ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DCSWLNB4JJJIQDSYHV5ZTBVY4M.jpg?auth=8b64778f331b7847fa31e89339f12202faa4cf3e6e715e2b7130da1efd5b31b1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4177&amp;height=2889</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Iranian government has refused to cede to US demands on its nuclear activities and the Strait of Hormuz. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/12/strait-of-hormuz-has-never-been-irans-to-close-says-dr-sultan-al-jaber/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T13:39:37.112Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T13:39:37.112Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Strait of Hormuz 'has never been Iran's to close', says Dr Sultan Al Jaber]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DYZ4JRX3XBCMTOFLIYVAVQM3JA.JPG?auth=91509905866b71eb20fb30041d40547b38c46788622c10645d51bef91f371c74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1970&amp;height=1478</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Al Jaber says at least 22 ships have been attacked and 10 crew members killed in the Strait of Hormuz since February 28. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/12/psl-2026-qualification-playoffs/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T13:34:08.619Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T13:34:08.619Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Can Rawalpindi team qualify for PSL 2026 play-offs?]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/U2OXX3FNMZD6ZBWJALJQFXYLV4?auth=d90314c30542a2f720e1d606c71ee9e5b9acea29774bfca3f297a100df5a0fe6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3735&amp;height=2101</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rawalpindiz captain and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan, left,  appeals for lbw against Peshawar Zalmi's Babar Azam during their PSL match. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/12/dubais-education-authority-approves-nursery-style-learning-at-home/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T12:51:33.02Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T12:51:33.02Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Dubai’s education authority approves nursery-style learning at home ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XMVLD7TFZRDC7JCP5WP36HIPQM.jpg?auth=5a9b8331a0b4f57c5e74c06ad2d0050e9c1bcfb739499c8339b492c190e70f70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[KHDA has issued guidelines to allow a temporary nursery for children to be set up in a residence under supervision of a trained teacher. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/04/12/english-books-to-read-that-are-set-in-the-uae-from-the-sand-fish-to-layover-in-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T12:36:55.443Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T12:36:55.443Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[English books to read that are set in the UAE, from The Sand Fish to Layover in Dubai]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JQWSRSEYWVCR3LWK5UQEQHC6WY.jpg?auth=d957d0858c80d1c290ab8004ed888b587cf8cd68540733d4290769cbc6300337&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5405&amp;height=3040</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Several authors have found inspiration for their titles from the UAE. Photo: Leslie Pableo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/12/hezbollah-denies-using-female-assassin-in-bid-to-kill-rabbi-in-syria/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T12:29:37.601Z</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>2026-04-12T12:29:37.601Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Hezbollah denies using female assassin in bid to kill rabbi in Syria]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EPSRZPY5QRHURDAA45TRYYWUCU.jpg?auth=d989a8f7bbe7e5a9f18e1194500b232b61cc7f43202a0b8ee4cdc13e59e31ac3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2304</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian authorities said this woman was arrested along with four alleged members of a Hezbollah cell. Photo: Syrian Interior Ministry]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/12/best-photos-of-april-12-orthodox-easter-service-to-paris-marathon-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T11:54:44.882Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T11:54:44.882Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Best photos of April 12: Orthodox Easter service to Paris Marathon]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JLWU4YS43CNZRTAXFLDSQAP2GY.jpg?auth=cb0b0edb4e0f9b34b05e6cbb81d7aacf7da0ab7e114f5cb41acb40c76e48ff44&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5707&amp;height=3805</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A runner stretches at the finish of the Marathon de Paris 2026 in Paris, France, 12 April 2026.   EPA / TERESA SUAREZ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/12/fire-breaks-out-at-under-construction-building-in-dubais-jvc/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T11:42:56.96Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T11:42:56.96Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fire crews contain blaze at building under construction in Dubai's JVC]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/75YMMJSZ3FE77GYBMXMME4WQEY.jpeg?auth=ca7dd9093a013e79253c3dcf57d870e4fe852abc354ed859073793b66c335d94&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4032&amp;height=3024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The fire in Jumeirah Village Circle could be seen across many parts of Dubai. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/world/2023/08/31/beshara-the-most-positive-pictures-of-the-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T11:20:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T11:20:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Beshara: The most captivating pictures of the week]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TTYSPZXSPNQ7QYU2PE3GR4BSJY.jpg?auth=abb0d1b45b49bbe033c4fa49b0554c6a9a2178c16b9e9012aec66e6c4a119ebc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5568&amp;height=3712</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Earth captured through the Orion spacecraft window during the Artemis II crew's flyby of the Moon. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/12/uae-weather-alert-issued-with-heavy-rain-expected-in-abu-dhabi-and-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T09:16:43.69Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T09:16:43.69Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE weather: Alert issued with heavy rain expected in Abu Dhabi and Dubai]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QAELMCGCYBC4ZK4226ZKBRRUIM.jpg?auth=87cad39aa31789c178b4bd95cf94f1edaa84f125fd7e7b1669e0945e4bb6707a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5808&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A resident takes cover during a recent bout of rain in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/04/12/us-iran-talks-islamabad-israel-lebanon-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T09:15:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T09:15:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US-Iran talks failure is no excuse for a return to war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DAJAH4S5F3A6VGP4PXPEHTIRK4.jpg?auth=cb2142c3438d5e87b572e7744f38dfc7b13ad944d2f136ac78bb6cfe14986131&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2995&amp;height=1997</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amid hopes that the two sides will reconvene before the ceasefire expires, Islamabad will not want its high-profile diplomacy to be seen to fail. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/12/indian-playback-singer-asha-bhosle-dies-aged-92/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T08:45:13.114Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T08:45:13.114Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Indian playback singer Asha Bhosle dies aged 92]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5O757I46QS5OHB2UPNVZZHAHNE.jpg?auth=783668541536abb883682880fed5f9f477f389f47a3ea2bde5e6617009ea318e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3839&amp;height=2597</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Singer Asha Bhosle, the inspiration behind Asha's restaurants in the UAE, has died aged 92. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/12/israeli-strikes-on-southern-lebanon-intensify-amid-failed-us-iran-peace-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T08:43:41.954Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T08:43:41.954Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon intensify after failed US-Iran peace talks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/POO7JCFHIV2JWZRMXCKK25EVEM.jpg?auth=f630bdbe65412193730762d6d7c734dd30ccf41e017a79fb3ce926cbea2e5f55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Grief in abundance at the coffin of a member of the Lebanese State Security Forces, among 13 killed by Israel in Sidon. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/12/ega-declares-force-majeure-for-certain-products-after-taweelah-plant-hit/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T08:41:28.658Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T08:41:28.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[EGA declares force majeure for 'certain products' after Taweelah plant hit]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AKZV5NIFPJCJHJ5JGQLTYETKOE.jpg?auth=ac0deb747aae455293d4337c2f62588bece58293d2edaa52e899b0d59563ce99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6359&amp;height=4239</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[EGA says it has substantial metal stock on the water, and on the ground in the UAE. Photo: EGA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/04/12/saudi-arabia-restores-east-west-pipeline-capacity/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T08:06:27.539Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T08:06:27.539Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia restores East-West pipeline capacity]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KAJHDCDNWFEWPIDS4DB7NO4YTA.JPG?auth=b777ce110c8203359b767134a4ddc86a933a11a70250ca1284b41aefe2aec819&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2252&amp;height=1446</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Processing plants at Juaymah in Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia, were among those damaged in Iranian attacks, disrupting liquefied petroleum and natural gas liquid exports. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/04/12/ufc-327-carlos-ulberg-beats-jiri-prochazka-for-title-in-front-of-donald-trump/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T07:43:56.131Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T07:43:56.131Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UFC 327: Carlos Ulberg beats Jiri Prochazka for title in front of Donald Trump]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3MFWUCYFZZ2Y4IN5F7QKUYZ754.jpg?auth=0c11c69122a60593d7ce0ef85e165684ac57ecb8a7950cdf2337925fd7af01b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4827&amp;height=3218</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carlos Ulberg of New Zealand celebrates winning the ⁠vacant UFC light heavyweight title. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/12/abu-dhabis-diafa-acquires-majority-stake-in-richard-caring-restaurant-empire/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T07:07:49.14Z</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>2026-04-12T07:07:49.14Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi’s DIAFA acquires majority stake in Richard Caring restaurant empire]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2HARAPVFNV7Q7M2CF5VMFFKJWE.jpg?auth=9816c2691f85fe0844adc9dca849c533715233ecf6a451ffd4cdf030f9a1561b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1559&amp;height=1169</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prestigious members-only club Annabel’s is located in Mayfair, London.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/12/what-is-zaghrouta-sabrina-carpenters-coachella-moment-sparks-cultural-conversation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T06:22:13.763Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T06:22:13.763Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[What is zaghrouta? Sabrina Carpenter’s Coachella moment sparks cultural conversation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DVT4FOLCRVAYVNCDSC33NHROGQ.JPG?auth=ecfdb3e7808c96ca9f3e9e0f51995c131dcc8a5904a9f4b5790604bf107069ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2122</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sabrina Carpenter headlined day one of Coachella. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/12/another-step-forward-cristiano-ronaldo-fires-al-nassr-past-al-okhdood-and-five-points-clear/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-12T05:55:45.853Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-12T05:55:45.853Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Another step forward': Cristiano Ronaldo fires Al Nassr past Al Okhdood and five points clear]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SRORQ53GDRHUZGD43PSEN6HVHY?auth=5dc15c366068c926f0e73064aa4c70e0cd12de39abe09135311e83e5781109e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3656&amp;height=2057</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo scored the opening goal in Al Nassr's 2-0 win over Al Okhdood on Saturday. 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Saurabh Bhatia owns a 3BR apartment in Masakin, Al Furjan, Dubai. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/12/kuwait-dismantles-terror-financing-network/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T19:44:59.7Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T19:44:59.7Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Kuwait dismantles terror financing network]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V73LVY2IHSMTXTDE2XWMJOCLPQ.jpg?auth=b560c5bc77a4591420cd07ae3f4376ba37729c0060a49ebd53391c61fdf3f9e0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3338&amp;height=2225</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Kuwaiti man wears an arfaj flower pin in Kuwait City, a symbol of resilience as authorities increase efforts to protect national security. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/11/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-350-captives-after-uae-mediation/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T17:20:57.649Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T17:20:57.649Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Russia and Ukraine exchange 350 captives after UAE mediation]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T7E2E4MTRBHPBJSFQ7AVYBTEDM.jpg?auth=400e69141865344e20fc3304a2a84c6440ed006018355b075c5af25c92520745&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=1998</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared photos of 175 service personnel who were exchanged with Russia under UAE mediation on social media. @ZelenskyyUa]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/11/us-says-it-began-setting-conditions-for-mine-clearing-mission-in-strait-of-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T17:15:14.851Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T17:15:14.851Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US says it began setting conditions for 'mine-clearing' mission in Strait of Hormuz]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KPYIWLPYFRAFHCGKATMLPDGJNM.jpg?auth=4a861d6a0f2ddc5f777c5bcce2137eb522cde508de7952c1d5fd68ec87521778&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5775&amp;height=3850</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aircraft USS Abraham Lincoln is a strong military presence in the war the US started on Iran. US Navy]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/11/sheikh-khaled-to-begin-official-visit-to-china-on-sunday/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T16:02:20.465Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T16:02:20.465Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled to begin official visit to China on Sunday]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CEEKRRKEP5F5FLQJFHLKDI5OKA.jpg?auth=df7e087e3ba5f73fa28e64559a5122bac37d98a409ef2f095ebc77c4f9b7a598&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will visit Beijing. UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/04/11/ipl-2026-shreyas-iyer-leads-from-front-as-punjab-beat-hyderabad-to-maintain-unbeaten-start/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T15:21:40.686Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T15:21:40.686Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[IPL 2026: Shreyas Iyer leads from front as Punjab beat Hyderabad to maintain unbeaten start]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/O6CCMBWTEVB6RHYRDQCEKZHNDA?auth=23424b36dc624cfa2c6e8875fe1f0850c97821fc7b4a698e5d45200f2738b881&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2746&amp;height=1545</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Punjab Kings' Shreyas Iyer hit five fours and five sixes in his unbeaten 69. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/11/us-arrests-and-revokes-green-card-of-son-of-infamous-iran-hostage-crisis-spokeswoman/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T15:17:47.781Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T15:17:47.781Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US arrests and revokes green card of son of 'infamous' Iran hostage crisis spokeswoman]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AEI2MCUCPSB4QXAOGC7AGXJBMQ.jpg?auth=b6f14d0fe8827653c7a107c9dafbefe139552f3831e85f2fa4373d8fb50f40e4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7736&amp;height=5157</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been terminating the US residency of Iranians with connections to the regime in Tehran. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/11/iraq-elects-nizar-ameidi-as-president-following-months-of-deadlock/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T15:02:14.327Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T15:02:14.327Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraq elects Nizar Amedi as president following months of deadlock]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LZHUNXNH7TKHBZWAIELZCSSVV4.jpg?auth=cc1b5b778ef5df9a494325a30878740d4fbf488b26c8831935ca76649d9689e6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4160&amp;height=2774</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraq’s newly elected president Nizar Amedi attends a parliamentary session in Baghdad. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/12/arsenal-v-bournemouth-player-ratings-rice-8-madueke-4-jimenez-9-scott-8/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T14:17:09.842Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T14:17:09.842Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Arsenal v Bournemouth player ratings: Rice 8, Madueke 4; Jimenez 9, Scott 8]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JRLYHPVPYRAR5DZ2XXEKSJALEY?auth=b4c60ea9c683a705d10e797990f06d0ac65cbb4f4c8fe473e7ae546be947d69b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4681&amp;height=2633</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Soccer Football - Premier League - Arsenal v AFC Bournemouth - Emirates Stadium, London, Britain - April 11, 2026 AFC Bournemouth's Alex Scott celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates REUTERS/Dylan Martinez EDITORIAL USE ONLY.  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Manufacturing continues to be a big economic pillar for the UAE and the wider Gulf. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/04/11/pakistan-sends-fighter-jets-to-saudi-arabia-as-part-of-defence-agreement/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T11:27:30.414Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T11:27:30.414Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia as part of defence agreement]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5JWE5YW24B7G5JB6GLJEYOTBGY.jpg?auth=3f7227b42860a264054af60868a5e148f8cd61847914858d70224adf5732b7d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4478&amp;height=2987</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan's Air Force has sent some of its F-16 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under the countries' joint defence agreement as Iranian missiles and drones assail Gulf states. 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Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/04/11/vladimir-ivic-says-uae-title-race-is-not-won-yet-but-al-ain-take-control-after-thriller-against-shabab-al-ahli/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T08:33:50.825Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T08:33:50.825Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Vladimir Ivic says UAE title race is not won yet but Al Ain take control after thriller against Shabab Al Ahli]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QV7N4H2XRJECBB2E65W4GXEKAY.jpg?auth=421c4994080d23ed3355dc1c8fa10c00c5a636970f55ea82fe3748338ac9fd56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1072&amp;height=603</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houssine Rahimi celebrates after his winner for Al Ain against Shabab Al Ahli. Photo: UAE Pro League]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/11/sp-sees-lower-uk-and-egypt-gdp-growth-on-war-related-disruption/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T08:27:23.702Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T08:27:23.702Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[S&P sees lower UK and Egypt GDP growth on war-related disruption]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4PB6Q67JO4Q5GMO7TUXZA552BQ.jpg?auth=6f6c050579128ee8f283e5d7952b786f544be3d22c937bf38918ae13762df36b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4473&amp;height=2969</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A grocery store in London. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/04/11/masters-2026-magical-rory-mcilroy-on-track-for-back-to-back-titles/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T08:08:49.834Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T08:08:49.834Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Masters 2026: Magical Rory McIlroy on track for back-to-back titles]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2DPUTCT6H7TA5COXDLJTR6AP6U.jpg?auth=fe326c3097e8a9d8d42674d9dc11719433054d3a32ef138798ab4d88d87204cb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3696&amp;height=2540</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Five-time major winner Rory McIlroy won his first Masters last year. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/11/israel-reportedly-set-to-scale-back-beirut-strikes-amid-us-iran-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T08:03:23.658Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T08:03:23.658Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Israel reportedly set to scale back Beirut strikes amid US-Iran talks]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RPPPJJ2MKWH5YK2NIOL4TVIZI4.jpg?auth=a6b32b11033d6a7bc62af84b915cb3d4569cd99a6f7bd9aa96004bfa33b93588&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5749&amp;height=3827</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mourners gather around the coffins of thirteen bodies from the Lebanese State Security Forces members killed in an Israeli attack during a funeral procession in the southern coastal city of Sidon. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/04/11/us-iran-ceasefire-triggers-sentiment-driven-stock-market-rally/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T07:28:18.006Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T07:28:18.006Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[US-Iran ceasefire triggers sentiment-driven stock market rally]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FH5LZQ6VVSGHQ7TGCHGNPB4DAY.jpg?auth=c9225fa0cc5268fbc8c7a418f456e4c117901f3a022a301b8af4b274d98c11dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump is seen on screens on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/11/irans-10-point-plan-vs-trumps-15-point-plan-what-each-side-is-asking-for/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T06:42:47.667Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T06:42:47.667Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran's 10-point plan v Trump's 15-point plan: What each side is asking for]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7X3XHMRVGRBEPML2GYAQYFJUXU.jpg?auth=3086d74531f7f84adc49d21b317453a5d827897d5009fdfed7c23bfe99f992c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4565&amp;height=2568</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man in Lahore carries newspapers detailing the meeting between the US and Iran in Islamabad. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/11/sheikh-abdullah-holds-phone-calls-with-foreign-ministers-to-discuss-regional-developments/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T05:20:47.492Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T05:20:47.492Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Sheikh Abdullah holds phone calls with foreign ministers to discuss regional developments ]]></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, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/11/major-christian-church-in-dubai-reopens-for-limited-services/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T05:10:30.232Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T05:10:30.232Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Orthodox Christians in UAE pray for peace and love at Easter services]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PMQGIKHX4JBCRJ7CNJJG77PYKI.jpg?auth=b53ed56ba6b93ceb1b938b901400faaf52d234568cb3181e54c2c57b5f9ed17a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Masses at St Mary's Catholic Church will be indoor only for now, church authorities say. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/11/make-or-break-talks-in-islamabad-test-ceasefire-as-pathway-out-of-brutal-us-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T04:48:43.626Z</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>2026-04-11T04:48:43.626Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Make-or-break talks in Islamabad test ceasefire as pathway out of brutal US-Iran war]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EXQZWQMUSVDB5A5VKMU5OJFETY?auth=e99be925cce165950bf0a0a6099798c7a1aa94474d4b1908c241696616a3bb0c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5424&amp;height=3051</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Islamabad is hosting the most consequential negotiations in years between the US and Iran. Reuters
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/11/artemis-ii-crew-splash-down-off-coast-of-california/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-11T04:14:22.366Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-11T04:14:22.366Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Artemis II crew splash down off coast of California]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2TQ2544GWZATNH4NZJHWF77GVE?auth=3077edc5b62625418473ba9c733c57c50120f4e986adef0620ec80891f3726c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2106&amp;height=1185</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A handout photo made available by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) shows NASA astronaut Victor Glover (L), Artemis II pilot, and NASA astronaut Christina Koch, Artemis II mission specialist are seen sitting on a Navy MH-60 Seahawk from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 on the flight deck of USS John P.  Murtha after they and fellow crewmates CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen, Artemis II mission specialist, and NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman, Artemis II commander, were extracted from their Orion spacecraft after splashdown, in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California, 10 April 2026.  NASAâ€™s Artemis II mission took the quartet on a nearly 10-day journey around the Moon and back to Earth.  Following a splashdown at 5:07 p. m.  PDT (8:07 p. m.  EDT), NASA, U. S.  Navy, and U. S.  Air Force teams worked to bring the Orion spacecraft aboard the recovery ship.   EPA / BILL INGALLS  /  NASA  /  HANDOUT MANDATORY CREDIT: (NASA / Bill Ingalls)

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Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2026/04/10/pictures-of-the-week-from-iraq-celebrating-world-cup-qualification-to-flags-going-up-in-dubai-2/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T18:01:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Pictures of the week: From Iraq celebrating World Cup qualification to flags going up in Dubai ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QYEDK3XCPF5QAKCY3MWIXXZ5VY.jpg?auth=4dca64cadb0a20152cc12347e2beb51a45257ada595b8221e63ed68ca310fdc3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Iraq national football team greets the Iraqis gathered to celebrate from an open-top bus during a public reception after qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1986, in Baghdad, Iraq April 4, 2026.  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Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/04/10/quiz-of-the-week-april-10-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Quiz of the week: April 10, 2026]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JLA7SUVORVBQPHC4LOMT2YCWJY.jpg?auth=63c0dcff072f3a0e7deff93fd8e633b39d41a95adaa8fd1e98754fff120af6a3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/04/10/everything-is-on-hold-how-the-gaza-peace-plan-has-stalled-with-attention-elsewhere/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA['Everything is on hold': How the Gaza peace plan has stalled with attention elsewhere]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AFJB7GQMXNHM3HPB3AJARZFVLA.gif?auth=787272d98b4ceebd003003f784d6a3001eb97aaa9a218bb5971d48ca8789c6eb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gaza Gif]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/architect-who-helped-capture-dubais-lost-past-and-chart-sharjahs-future-retires-after-50-year-career/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Architect who helped capture Dubai’s lost past and chart Sharjah's future retires after 50-year career]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WTQ37R7VB5ABJNO4BZORUPGQXQ.jpg?auth=6b6074211b78095832a9069151f8df20a81a636d368b38904c7d123915487076&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5370&amp;height=3021</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peter Jackson, architect adviser to the Ruler of Sharjah, who is retiring after several decades of service. Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/04/10/quieter-and-more-intentional-how-dining-out-in-the-uae-has-been-changed-by-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Quieter and more intentional - how dining out in the UAE has been changed by war ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MYWDX4JYVRBB7ODMBXLOMZTCXM.jpg?auth=d3a6544823d1308728ede79cf01d0aeb0f64ac8071fe1dfbaa87d50e89d0f54d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5684&amp;height=3789</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Balkan bistro 21grams in Dubai: "It’s less about reinventing and more about doing the basics exceptionally well." 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Photo: Kim Steele]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/04/10/iran-occupation-uae-islands/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T18:00:00Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[The world has ignored Iran's occupation of UAE islands at its peril]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z2DWVZM4GZF5JCYO3ESRAH7KC4.jpg?auth=e1aad850fc78ab00dde591b670e1038815b2df7bfd60eea783ad7facc6b90cf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran has illegally occupied Abu Musa and the Tunb islands since 1971. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/04/10/100-tonnes-of-food-aid-from-the-uae-arrives-in-al-arish/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T17:49:38.673Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T17:49:38.673Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[100 tonnes of food aid from the UAE arrives in Al Arish]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GKLYOSBCXZDE3EQVKQZCENDKXE.jpg?auth=38fd680f93fa602065da02f5fa1a645a022f522209fb47a8ad7e1034d1e91ec9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The shipment included quantities of essential food supplies. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/04/10/fifth-make-it-in-the-emirates-in-abu-dhabi-aims-to-further-boost-economic-security/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T17:39:43.113Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T17:39:43.113Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Fifth Make it in the Emirates summit in Abu Dhabi aims to further boost economic security]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E272FVSZMNEMZN5KZGK4JSGP4U.jpg?auth=1ffdb181eed21fe29bf870b153e42f2f8739533a7189d116a2bf171da830d595&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7290&amp;height=4101</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An exhibitor at the 2025 edition of Make it in the Emirates in Abu Dhabi. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/10/iraqi-parliament-to-convene-on-saturday-for-another-attempt-to-elect-president/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T17:01:14.709Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T17:01:14.709Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iraqi parliament to convene on Saturday for another attempt to elect president]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OQHFHND4DI4KEVU6HFHYXDZUTU.jpg?auth=239c72bf4eb37fd27d084406087c23dda02aed8bbca4618a28d9051fd6708f13&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4721&amp;height=3060</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fuad Hussein, right, has been nominated for the presidency by the Kurdish Democratic Party. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/04/10/twelve-lebanese-state-security-officers-among-more-than-25-killed-in-israeli-strikes-on-nabatieh/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T16:48:25.444Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T16:48:25.444Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Twelve Lebanese state security officers among more than 25 killed in Israeli strikes on Nabatieh  ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2XY27XPVC46MIQCI7PKIMGYRLQ.jpg?auth=0f67be471de5fece2c36e81af1bc559121075a76ecde00d1e769f3072996109b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3378&amp;height=2252</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[First responders rush to the site of an Israeli air strike that targeted the Lebanese State Security office in the southern town of Nabatieh on Friday.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/04/10/iran-lego-videos-removed-youtube/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T15:50:27.234Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T15:50:27.234Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[Iran-linked AI Lego video account removed by YouTube ]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2SCXIFYVOTSEX3JDRZPLVID3I.jpg?auth=d88775cc15e099be17ac7e9a5463d8c5146a465761ce6e4d8eebcf267186d287&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=4160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of the groups making Lego-themed videos that have provoked the ire of the Trump White House says that its YouTube account has been suspended. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/04/10/uae-guide-museum-gallery-exhibitions-to-see-abu-dhabi-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-04-10T15:32:34.201Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><news:news><news:publication><news:name>The National</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-04-10T15:32:34.201Z</news:publication_date><news:title><![CDATA[UAE art guide: 12 museum and gallery exhibitions to see, including Gallery Isabelle's 20th anniversary show]]></news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V475R5MNV5B5NKZHCHGWKLOSAE.jpg?auth=00ecc61eeb3f5547aa85aedeabfd91c4e9bee8f5ad5779eada1f47d64d8231f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8043&amp;height=5365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Picasso, The Figure at Louvre Abu Dhabi brings works from the collection of Musee National Picasso–Paris. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>