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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/10/senior-uae-diplomat-holds-talks-with-iran-as-us-pressure-on-tehran-mounts/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T08:18:11.276Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4CDQPT555RGSDB4VKH6LKY3ZDA.jpg?auth=e44cf1174c7ef8bf95abfab3df2776724b5a482df3a34184558d6efed6009051&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=1027</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/02/10/uae-elcome-amazon-leo-satellite-internet/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T08:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C37X4MSYYZBLNOCY4BYGY7YU7E.jpg?auth=3a3af435c65dd3234fe504a76ee1f35bece3909b6a75340155d03541e26fa73f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5538&amp;height=3115</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE-based Elcome has signed an agreement with Amazon Leo to be a reseller for the company's low-earth-orbit satellite products.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/02/10/dubai-tennis-championships-when-is-it-who-is-playing-and-how-to-get-tickets/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T07:56:51.087Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X3ACAWCFFNHWLI72TZMTQZDVVI.jpg?auth=eeb99f2093579a568b8dcbee0eed1411fd237cfc27775067d5891bd375f4728b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aryna Sabalenka in action against Veronika Kudermetova during the 2025 WTA Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Photo: Action UAE]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/02/10/middle-east-flights-us-iran-tension/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T06:23:56.63Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2M4WBQNERRGBVRTVOQE5N6ODXM.jpg?auth=327c06f8219bf0c2bf639b17d1025b806d1a508a52db6c56bbb01a47f8f3009f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5490&amp;height=3816</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Some international airlines have temporarily cancelled flights to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan and Iran. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/02/10/france-fears-wealth-tax-race-to-the-bottom-after-uk-ultra-rich-exodus/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T06:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AGBK4YKKNK4AKCWSWVSRV446GI.jpg?auth=0e9abf0f10f866b79ae9549015a9b5f759dbb67ebca48044db7ea7b6798699d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3000&amp;height=2000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Roland Lescure, France's Finance Minister, believes Europe must unite on wealth taxes. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/02/10/ramadan-tourists-uae-need-to-know-dubai-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T05:56:49.898Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S63HRUSN4FEMPEUWBUDK3NJEWE.jpg?auth=9f645ff8b2caa79d7727384a17d614f89bae21282eec5a7b53c20eef6d74b5b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5880&amp;height=3920</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[There are many joys to visiting the UAE during Ramadan, with a handful of cultural sensitivities that tourists should keep in mind. Getty Images ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/02/10/iraq-tightens-control-over-west-qurna-2-oilfield-as-sanctions-force-lukoil-retreat/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T05:00:08.748Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2ZUEOC75UGW6Z52OZHIW5OPC2U.jpg?auth=01c982f17b64060880742aa401cb13f722e5a0bfea5c3359f8a3d9a7fc037e07&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[West Qurna-2 is one of the world’s largest oilfields and produces an estimated 460,000 to 480,000 bpd. 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Photo: Al Hilal Saudi Club]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/02/10/premier-league-predictions-no-change-at-top-with-arsenal-man-city-and-villa-all-winning/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T03:23:58.359Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BSCFS2VSVBHGHJEV274T2UMVJ4?auth=2cd810a060eb342036578612b48672da92cd80f45673ea7207eb01f50ccebec8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1918&amp;height=1079</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Arsenalâ€™s Martin Zubimendi (L) celebrates with team mate Declan Rice after scoring the 1-0 lead goal against Sunderland during the English Premier League match between Arsenal FC against AFC Sunderland in London, Britain, 07 February 2026.   EPA/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY.  No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs.  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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/02/10/rand-abdul-jabbar-traces-humanitys-bond-with-land-and-water/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-10T03:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GHBWPU2ZERFHLFLEOEWAB4E3CM.JPG?auth=4ba721dd9f3bc5ac7be76760f88f34a43ae438ad07f0de069352daac97536482&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6336&amp;height=3564</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE-based artist Rand Abdul Jabbar's latest piece, A Tale Before the Deluge, is at Diriyah Contemporary Art Biennale. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/09/defeat-isis-coalition-praises-sdf-integration-efforts-and-iraqs-acceptance-of-detained-former-fighters/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T22:10:46.107Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LKRHN4A6BKDZIFFK6CSHI75PMY.jpg?auth=47544078eb09cc1965734edf7b2805abe783ae444eb90f86bf40a79194bf60db&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of Syrian security forces inside Al Hol camp in Hasakah province on January 25.  Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/09/donald-trump-benjamin-netanyahu-dc-meeting/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T21:02:27.531Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HCDCYZOLSG3CUAU2OUXY4HS2OQ.jpg?auth=785d21caa819fdf50a1dcb2a7816c679df9e91966f7ae86582e3c6f66bb1d1a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2754&amp;height=1872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last met US President Donald Trump in December, at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/02/09/pakistan-to-play-india-at-t20-world-cup-2026-after-impasse-ends/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T18:59:39.301Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6YZ6PHZ6OJHUPPTVDWU32BUHGM.jpg?auth=330a199dab0d73fbfee8001b8a08e2034c621e64bb8664ae6d1ab7a1ccca0354&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3868&amp;height=2176</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[India will face Pakistan at the T20 World Cup in Colombo. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/02/10/etihad-rail-test-ride-dubai-fujairah/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T17:45:13.14Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WRDAZRABXRCOXIW73SSXTUMKLA?auth=745350baa9127a501cd0fe76be68ceec1894e6cc58962989206189bbe2bb4f8c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1010&amp;height=758</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Etihad Rail train ride offered a glimpse into the future of the highly anticipated passenger service. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/09/iran-arrests-prominent-reformist-politicians-over-suspected-role-in-demonstrations/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T17:37:03.796Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BAD7VUH6JBERBDSI4IYJYHBYAE.jpg?auth=d646cbec0d9177839500a3acd8e8f37be7cb8092c8b6e489e3b5e47a54ee1cc6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2998&amp;height=1687</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A grab from video footage posted on social media on January 9, 2026, shows cars set on fire during a protest at Saadat Abad Square in Tehran. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/02/09/us-warns-american-ships-to-stay-away-from-iranian-waters-over-seizure-risks/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T17:35:01.689Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5QIJ4RZUCZCJ7NFEITTEVQYDOA.jpg?auth=f5bacb008d045bdb757fcfdcb3843018741205c7cd94232284ed1c12effd72ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A tanker passes through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has threatened to close the waterway during times of high tension. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/02/09/starmers-premiership-on-the-line-but-cabinet-rallies-round/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T17:17:46.27Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H4KPQ6AZ5NFVTBTGH3N3E3PFK4.jpg?auth=8503f10f07755863578ba00671fd3aa741b9fd19ffcdfeeaa3856f2115edee9f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4622&amp;height=3081</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Keir Starmer in happier times with Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, who has now called on the Prime Minister to resign. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/09/israeli-expansion-of-powers-in-west-bank-de-facto-annexation/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T17:16:59.446Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ELJMDSQN67DOIGQS64MLFTBVOM.jpg?auth=4cc0cabeba2f41e8d94a17179a67b942ed277128565541bd459115f3c62abfd5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4736&amp;height=3157</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Palestinians gather by the rubble of a home demolished by the Israeli army in the village of Shuqba, in the occupied West Bank. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/02/09/uae-to-exempt-certain-sports-entities-from-corporate-tax/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T16:49:02.605Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EKGHXD2KLRHXFCO77JWQVIB3H4.jpg?auth=ba05684e0867712e8a52696e0da0721b9117bb2f346953c850fa410a6e7497e9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artwork at the International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/02/09/iran-says-it-could-dilute-enriched-uranium-if-all-sanctions-are-lifted/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T16:45:57.153Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YXBBKDJWVJFFFGRG6HUSUSBASA.jpg?auth=2c045bfe19510ea837446d1770dd2a0b1da5e9ab46f44572c01ec8a45a38e54e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A nuclear power plant in Bushehr, southern Iran. The UN watchdog has estimated the country's stockpile of highly enriched uranium to be more than 440kg. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/02/09/dubai-attracted-196-million-tourists-in-2025-with-city-boasting-more-hotel-rooms-than-new-york/</loc><lastmod>2026-02-09T16:28:46.324Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S7DVEXRXWRD7XF6T32UQD5W6EE.jpg?auth=f6c493a06e34ba650fecfc062f7cd16a82a12fd38ce3124a0cd226772d6713be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5024&amp;height=2826</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai Garden Glow. The Gulf and the Mena region had a combined 26 per cent share of overall visitors to Dubai in 2025. 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