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AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/obituaries/2026/03/11/walid-khalidi-arab-historian-who-was-instrumental-in-reviving-palestinian-national-consciousness/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-11T07:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GWR6LENFK5BGZPA6MC3LNKUNZY.JPG?auth=9bf3bafd6e38491bb52f87b6e270c9eb6fc809dd48ecba8c5748cbf698127d2c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3744&amp;height=2808</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[In 1957, Palestinian historian Walid Khalidi joined a stellar generation of faculty at the Political Science and Public Administration Department, where he taught for the next 25 years. 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UAE dirhams. (Silvia Razgova / The National)


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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/03/10/uk-defence-out-of-puff-hms-dragon-finally-sets-sail-to-aid-iran-war-efforts/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T20:28:36.294Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BRKP5B5EQMC3QFEH44ULXB3YBU.jpg?auth=76a9a6e793d2246d4ef2e422058c47941a29aa9ae87bd054728772c883cf5681&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=2954</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UK destroyer HMS Dragon leaves HM Portsmouth, southern England, on March 10, for the Eastern Mediterranean.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/03/10/iran-us-war-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T20:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RYZVLBKDABCCZJAH6RMKJ7F3YQ.jpg?auth=8a9eae7204deb1810575ae18a61d448d0069505e2031054364c98374e3781587&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/mena/2026/03/10/more-than-200-displaced-people-expelled-from-lebanese-christian-village-after-israeli-threats/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T19:09:39.272Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6TMMIR3SJ4RLTWAKWUGZMG77IU.jpg?auth=8f162cbeb6dfc748ddef463703ee5939733de8f50337029b1455d26fde427c87&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vehicles of the UN peacekeeping force in south Lebanon escort a convoy of residents leaving the Christian village of Alma Al Chaab. 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Photo: UAE Presidential Court ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/03/10/is-iran-internet-still-down/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T17:00:42.117Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H67CODZXP6WBFYOFNLQ5ZDKAXM.jpg?auth=13f6eee83dc4fa8804ac79815ec26a476c544f5bb23f6806e5e55c5a07535253&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4788&amp;height=3192</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[As of Tuesday, most of Iran had been without internet access for more than 240 hours. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/10/lessons-from-covid-19-are-keeping-uae-food-supplies-well-stocked-farmers-say/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T16:08:03.869Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JZQFXRJVXZGJ7F557RK2O2KXW4.jpg?auth=31597c0714bed8e87b530356bcc3404a29188cf1f9b216d0de731c483ca5e54a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6834&amp;height=4558</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pure Harvest Smart Farms has three farms in the UAE that produce 120,000kg of fruit each week. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/03/10/shipping-costs-set-to-rise-as-companies-halt-cargo-through-arabian-gulf/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T15:38:09.043Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PLSFAACLZZFXDPMJQUIDLLLVAQ?auth=14bb011917f93df63ec24ed3288025e8c9f9b0a9b50a4ff700cd293c820eec41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6785&amp;height=3817</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mediterranean Shipping Company has announced 'all affected cargo will be discharged and made available to cargo interests at the designated port'. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/10/iran-war-revives-egypts-pan-arab-force-dream-but-experts-doubt-its-feasibility/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I3BYJGPYVFGUTJO53LHOG3WRUM.jpg?auth=1e20b81e5891d94a9ef2b1ece1e1cd63509afaa12e9656a5c6a0b1f17a5096b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2914&amp;height=1639</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egyptian army special forces soldiers deploy before the concrete barrier marking the border between Egypt and the Gaza Strip in Rafah in the east of North Sinai province on October 20, 2023 during a visit there by the United Nations secretary-general to oversee preparations for the delivery of humanitarian aid to the war-torn Palestinian enclave. 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Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/03/10/irans-uranium-stockpile-likely-intact-in-isfahan-iaeas-grossi-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T14:50:24.524Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RDEOER5Y27ADKAJ6JRZJUMQ4MI.jpg?auth=408796d7c27a02d0296d7ac75780c3896caf12305a79ecb0dbffe3bf93aceba2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4953&amp;height=3815</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said the only way to curb Iran's nuclear ambition is diplomacy. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/03/10/new-facial-aesthetic-treatments-minimally-invasive-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T14:45:55.417Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y4VSK2UNUBDZDKQOUF7BQRCAQE.jpg?auth=052d19229a176eb5810d65401ace526abbb5be5b7830d21c95be10369501a9e8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Laser technology is changing the efficacy of non-invasive aesthetic treatments. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/03/10/since-the-iraq-invasion-the-us-uk-relationship-has-been-anything-but-special/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5LNZVMHJXZEUJJJAMWB23QZPEA.jpg?auth=470d11fe665cc02a902b42792d85221f7587fdbbc6c8d4981f931b16890ad036&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5341&amp;height=3561</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Former UK prime minister Tony Blair had a close working relationship with former US president Bill Clinton when they were both in power. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/10/israels-far-right-rises-in-jerusalem-and-west-bank-under-cover-of-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T13:43:49.965Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H6ZYVL76XG66262ONURN6H4SKA.jpg?auth=edffb7c2d9ce955a9e61c18071adb9f0e54b015f4830e70a0b3cd2910ff87bee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's latest order means almost all Jewish residents of Jerusalem can carry a gun. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/10/uae-holds-military-funeral-for-martyred-helicopter-crew/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T13:39:40.721Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NTIPCV332ZARLFWAYFRE7PNQYM.jpeg?auth=7b160caf4bfc2e638fc41f0f5054733430f2c441d4896cac300b9a39a95e33e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ras Al Khaimah, March 10 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today performed the funeral prayer for the martyr of the nation and duty, Ali Saleh Ismail Al Tunaiji, who was martyred when his helicopter crashed due to a technical malfunction while performing his national duty. The prayer was held at the Abdullah Ali Ibrahim Al Aamash Mosque in the Al Rams area of ​​Ras Al Khaimah. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/03/10/mothers-day-dates-uae-uk-us/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T13:32:37.606Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JFMDFM5OHZD5NEM5MN3GDTRLP4.jpg?auth=a117dbd22911442f55a12de10c2e037eb83e24cca5b03b22fee5fec6cc761c85&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5489&amp;height=3775</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many countries in the Arab world celebrate Mother's Day on March 21. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/03/10/epic-fury-most-intense-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T13:15:50.614Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZOZUXXL4QJNZU35T7ZCXCH2XDU.jpg?auth=c031724251558fa95062a12a02a502f758d78324ea79c2d43bbc6fd0a8f456c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pete Hegseth, left, US Defence Secretary, and Gen Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a media briefing in the Pentagon. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/10/irans-political-prisoners-face-mortal-danger-in-shadow-of-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DJLGDZ43A5BCXDXWGWTYIPVNMA.jpg?auth=e52a8ac0bf6c61ddecb27f441e866a816e2b1cdcf1eae0c3769abb005f8112b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Evin prison in Tehran, in July 2025. It was damaged on March 3 when Israel attacked the nearby state broadcaster's building. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/03/10/how-the-uaes-creative-community-has-come-together-amid-regional-conflict/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:36:06.539Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BYK246QLBRBZFF56DDDIKPAFUI.jpg?auth=60c30dd6c4918a6c8fae0c88d929ea693696495701c99f66383dbda3f77af536&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5081&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cinema Akil in Dubai has pay-what-you can tickets during the ongoing conflict. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/03/10/aluminium-prices-likely-to-rise-with-longer-war-disruption-set-to-hit-regional-producers/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:29:06.003Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y6ABBANCOZET7IMYT7BRBMYXVM.jpg?auth=2de73c06380d70241e25025f0b9b9804600d0ab798485582cd2040f13d504204&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3390&amp;height=2340</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supply disruption could push aluminium prices towards $4,000 per tonne, analysts say. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/10/uae-fines-food-traders-dh200000-for-unjustified-price-rises-amid-iran-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:25:32.23Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CACG3AEOTZGA3LJFGCVHBSM6ZE.jpeg?auth=3da5f75571e970adfd7fced231c65f217eef171fd7cdc82b6ed1f63d1b4b5aba&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1816&amp;height=1211</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE is cracking down on traders introducing unfair price increases. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/03/10/fire-breaks-out-at-al-ruwais-refinery-in-uae-after-drone-strike/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:21:51.264Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YEKS53QJ65EX3GUJT353QYVA4I.png?auth=70aa34a30fed9c151f52d57dca3541ff98404a72a335c520aadeb5bd686d5688&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2561&amp;height=2097</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Ruwais Industrial Complex in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Adnoc]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/03/10/uk-adopts-new-anti-muslim-hostility-definition-as-hate-crimes-rise/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:13:07.42Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/J2JGLOQQM4NZFQ52O6E26JLRLQ.jpg?auth=91a6b276e94c6bc08cd58c0e8dfe2a1d005eafd5011d6c62e8791c806bc84daa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=669</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A police officer stands in front of Finsbury Park Mosque in London. The UK charity regulator will also receive new powers to address extremism. PA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/03/10/dubai-property-market-activity-continues-despite-regional-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:09:47.497Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RE73E3WPHZOIIURNDKDWYFV7H4.jpg?auth=42bb5b5463d1095ccdc3f213fd2dc471ffe9c5a6a5724fba396d8acffdd3f480&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai recorded 3,570 sales transactions between March 2 and 9. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/10/iran-war-will-raise-cost-of-food-and-hit-struggling-humanitarian-groups-wfp-warns/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T12:00:07.383Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DHLBNLD65LWG36YPNMTXAL6N7E.jpg?auth=429fc479895532535c4ef25cba4f5a1035885afe0fb96797b98c414159c0d919&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Carl Skau, deputy executive director of the World Food Programme, has said the number of people facing acute food insecurity will increase. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/10/syria-escape-route-shut-to-lebanese-as-israels-war-with-hezbollah-escalates/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T11:30:26.501Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BYLBHTJUUFEVLN5WF3XNE5XLNM.jpg?auth=914ab15d46537f4ac08a8fcb28007a51b6e90f7f1c1cecc54d768f8d448c2cfa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4724&amp;height=3150</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People seeking to travel from Lebanon to Syria. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/03/10/dubai-world-cup-2026-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T11:13:35.102Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C46R7LN4OBAJ5ESLZIP3CND2O4.JPG?auth=07585e8ff53af4392e58ffb6f8d84dfc96e639823dff5727e5092ef02a1ea47e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3149&amp;height=1771</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Preparations for this year's Dubai World Cup at Meydan Racecourse are going ahead as scheduled, the Dubai Racing Club has said. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/10/iraq-congratulates-irans-new-supreme-leader-and-reaffirms-solidarity-amid-attacks/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T11:13:31.042Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TF4QECUO4AG6Y32OA66SMRGZO4.jpg?auth=47fa1ff67512c6650b65cbde57332ad24ce7dfbf1ba4f5871a53b9a41772a699&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A billboard depicting Iran's new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/03/10/one-in-10-uk-private-school-children-withdrawn-within-a-year-after-vat-applied-to-fees/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T11:05:59.133Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IJEDMO6N3RH2THFA24DXKICKAQ.jpg?auth=09958dbbe5341b9a5bce2e80fecd65a262d3cf5d8ebdb25aa39df2a06734fc53&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5160&amp;height=3488</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A tenth of private school pupils have left since VAT was added to fees. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/03/10/best-photos-of-march-10-iranian-womens-football-team-in-australia-to-womens-day-in-buenos-aires/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T10:02:45.4Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H6OZRW3OB5G456BPCC2FAMANKA.jpg?auth=a0033b9a3958e34b7f243ab1c7a54434090ea173b90b34aeb902f8b654bebad7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5629&amp;height=3752</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Iranian community in Australia block the path of a departing bus transporting members of the Iranian Women’s Asia Cup football team to the airport, outside the Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast on March 10, 2026.  Five players in Iran's visiting women's football team have taken asylum in Australia over fears of persecution at home for not singing the national anthem before a match, the government said on March 10.  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Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/03/10/british-mps-reject-ban-on-social-media-for-under-16s/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T08:53:50.918Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3T62YMZ7RRGHJOKF4RBMWFMLI4.jpg?auth=6a829b2c99d7fb996ea5b574ce174002f97df84a309e1abdb8f90a72de74c34d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8660&amp;height=4871</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UK MPs have rejected a ban on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp for under-16s. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/03/10/francis-ngannou-added-to-ronda-rousey-netflix-card/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T08:34:49.545Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GEAPI63XZJGPRHELLQ7A726WD4.jpg?auth=add8269ac72211fd21bfea6ace6e127b70b4e23e57b3bbdeb9f99594da6a85e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4752&amp;height=3564</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Francis Ngannou was released by the PFL last week. 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Getty Images; EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/03/10/iran-us-israel-middle-east-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HZBXWW2I5FCMLIMH7747MDNTYA.JPG?auth=18e887861e07b56bf6212f770e421b50b5e496a5da1b30e7b43c7a2e78518f30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3039&amp;height=1961</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Smoke rises following a strike on the Bapco Oil Refinery in Bahrain on Monday. Price volatility is increasing fears of sharp rises in the cost of essentials such as petrol and diesel. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/10/abu-dhabi-strikes-alerts-nepal-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-10T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RDWAXDTWPVF4VGGDF75MFEQPYY.jpg?auth=f68c86556d14bca19f8f75f3865876997ddde0b6fc0d067f24adc9fa21f16a8c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=729&amp;height=410</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dibas Shrestha during a visit to Dubai. 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PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/03/09/france-pledges-naval-build-up-from-cyprus-to-red-sea/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T15:52:14.646Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VNTAYLVCZ5D4DGKDNOGYSDGASA?auth=e850612e8dbf04001bbc8c12a657e9a4c57ab9be27f4b400fef7a8d2c6562add&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7260&amp;height=4084</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[French President Emmanuel Macron met Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Monday to announce an expanded naval presence in the Middle East. AFP
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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/03/09/marcus-rashford-aims-for-more-of-same-as-barcelona-return-to-newcastle-in-champions-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T14:49:58.345Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CV2IA7MLXJA3RDXE7UHBHL46HU.jpg?auth=3abd162dab3b8b37f9a808bbd37d99d81ade71326672acd116e6ecad93f9d73a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3083&amp;height=1734</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring Barcelona's opening goal  in their Champions League win at Newcastle United earlier this season. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/09/apache-merlin-wildcats-the-drone-destroying-helicopters-shooting-down-irans-arsenal/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T14:41:52.069Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BAYPP53JGLCSGX6OFTRFNR4CRY.jpg?auth=29147767e4a332443c8743c329e13d0a92c000661e37b7acb36ada5645e8894b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE Apache attack helicopters over Abu Dhabi. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/09/two-members-of-uae-armed-forces-killed-in-helicopter-crash-caused-by-technical-malfunction/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T14:28:12.996Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TTKG6KR5AVE63IU5TBYJTLMX7E.jpg?auth=3b73d3f7fdb351ae21b616723530403678f0500444761bcf5de2b75da42fa079&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The crash came as the UAE contends with waves of Iranian drones and missiles. Getty Images; The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/03/09/us-designates-sudanese-muslim-brotherhood-a-terrorist-organisation/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T14:16:21.893Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WAURNCDDSCQMKRSSPG5QYR33QI.jpg?auth=3272090f72c010d0b7b7844ba125660c689c6eb7b695fe259a4f6b7a5121beb3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An anti-Muslim Brotherhood demonstrator during a protest in Khartoum. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/03/09/europe-us-trump-war-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T14:15:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CTBZKOVSUOYSPNS4ZWJNJ7Y3MU.jpg?auth=389e56ec10024c9a4019e6a24c1852a900431c4957dc909c2d4527fab863f7f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2386&amp;height=1601</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[National leaders at a European Political Community summit in May 2025. Surging energy prices are forecast to have less of an impact on inflation in the US than on European economies. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/03/09/what-to-do-if-travel-plans-are-affected-by-regional-conflict-and-uae-school-holiday-changes/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T13:41:12.954Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WIECGVKGENFE3OSPLV5DL65WFE.jpg?auth=a0f2e8d7e35524920ca74bc00f428fdc671e65542bf0f67b5a656255cbb2ec20&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=4480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[School and Eid Al Fitr holidays face uncertainty as Iranian air strikes persist around the region. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/03/09/g7-considers-emergency-oil-release-as-asian-buyers-scramble-for-supply/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T13:35:35.254Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LS7TZPO3Y6F5SYCETTUNKWR4CU.jpg?auth=57b7b2e4771af01d0866279e75c0b6794b9e66db08e3cc2845bb497a8e52e359&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3769&amp;height=2304</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A crude oil tanker at the oil terminal at Qingdao, in China’s Shandong province. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/03/09/hackers-post-khamenei-video-on-us-embassys-social-media-page-after-oslo-explosion/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T13:18:44.09Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7W3SGJKNFFFOLK6PENY4UIHJT4.jpg?auth=6fee4dc35ca4c6fb48dbbc7bd0bf65406eccba55cba1ee00c3b8ff5e872416fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police are searching for a hooded suspect after an explosion outside the US embassy in Oslo, while a video of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei appeared on the mission’s Google page. Photo: Google / Oslo Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/03/09/british-mps-ask-government-to-apologise-for-balfour-declaration/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T12:47:25.531Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KLJPCGCOFZCADL474V5VIRBHHI.jpg?auth=a4453c44daa07b70e43d7e5d27f0876814000aa5874f182e2f00492d82af867a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A demonstration in the UK commemorating the Nakba – the expulsion of Palestinians from their homes after the formation of Israel. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/03/09/sp-affirms-uaes-strong-rating-amid-iran-war-on-fiscal-buffer-and-policy-flexibility/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T12:24:13.046Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2XIPI3ALHH6VTOHD6JURDHX3IM.jpg?auth=bc5cf07db28cd50a3f4f683065d49b961e2ccef50d16c7d917789adfe11c822d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7896&amp;height=5264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE’s general government debt is 'very low', estimated at about 27 per cent of GDP this year, S&P said. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/09/egypt-dims-street-lights-to-save-power-as-oil-price-surges/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T12:19:45.737Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PWGNKMWVEJFPNATWF526CJXPBA.jpg?auth=5ee10acf71d9150f1077a4a46cfff81379fe0e3977917162aa60193743626488&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5418&amp;height=3612</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vehicles drive past a stall selling Ramadan lanterns along a main street in Shubra, Cairo. The government is increasing electricity-saving measures amid soaring global oil prices. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/09/dubai-police-warn-against-stopping-on-hard-shoulder-after-driver-killed-on-sheikh-zayed-road/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T12:10:22.34Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FYFV4PJLNFGXJBU6ULYTOUCMLQ.jpg?auth=0b8d453a74c789e469a976583c30c27ff8cce47c29912da9aff421e4bcb6e10a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4153&amp;height=2662</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A man was killed on the hard shoulder of the Sheikh Zayed Road motorway before Al Yalayis Bridge, heading towards Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/03/09/kids-entertainment-open-spring-break/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-09T11:50:09.283Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A3JCXCCRJZDRDHTK6DZ2ARJWEQ.jpg?auth=bfbfccc561afaa482707d4922022c04fa80e5dc776a15bb1e1212a978fd401ef&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2835&amp;height=1466</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aquaventure World's waterpark and aquarium is free for visitors and residents until March 22. Photo: Atlantis, The Palm]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>