<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/2026/03/20/why-people-in-the-uae-are-glued-to-flight-tracking-platforms-even-if-they-havent-got-a-booking/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KU6MC5FJXFCSZG7J35LTV2D3ZQ.jpg?auth=d665b1e4e136065f937729b106a7077ff6c6e4d1f63986a4e119d9116f0a2bf9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5775&amp;height=3850</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flight-tracking platforms have been around for years, but their popularity spikes during major global incidents. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/20/whats-in-the-major-8bn-us-arms-package-bolstering-uae-defences/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T15:54:29.555Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/W5ALC6W2GVR6WTRE3XZUZV5DTY.jpg?auth=9901658d0d92f6d059b179d3f6b34c41854e06650a518c7b35f4bc7f0dfbd5f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=462&amp;height=308</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Thaad missile system will be upgraded with a long-range discrimination radar, alongside its fire control and launch systems, in the UAE after the US deal. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/03/20/why-the-mina-al-ahmadi-refinery-is-a-critical-energy-asset-for-kuwait/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T13:38:49.073Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YJZ3OWKGHNM2WMQDWNQAOKXS7U.jpg?auth=eb966d42fad38228a4ef1c16afb87c157684f7a8102bb2bc8834b3a866c4b0c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1258&amp;height=834</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kuwait's Mina Al Ahmadi refinery is one of the biggest both in the Middle East and globally, with a capacity of 346,000 barrels per day. 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Jacob & Co / Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/03/20/quiet-outdoor-escapes-in-the-uae-for-a-stress-free-break/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T12:49:36.886Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SEWDS57EKRAYDFGQYLFUSHZJ5E.jpg?auth=577052fd6335fc53d9c425cead3635feac14a9df7d75bd0051ff39ed3eacbab3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mleiha National Park in Sharjah has 210,000 years of human history. 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Photo: US Navy]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/20/irgc-says-spokesman-killed-in-us-israeli-missile-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T12:41:21.764Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4F32W2S5SFAQJFRO3I7T2XFLJI.jpg?auth=17e73e1d1079cab711f7e30dfca451b064f385901167e808347aea7a94be8882&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3988&amp;height=2243</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ali Mohammad Naini, spokesman for the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps, making a speech in Tehran in January. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/20/tense-end-to-ramadan-as-israel-shuts-al-aqsa-on-eid-for-first-time-in-60-years/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T12:41:00.305Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GEPRCUGK66DZSXNUPMZLQ4CQJM.jpg?auth=ac8e28f022aececbe059fa1c107ed96c4befd11e5334e4a15368d0eec61e840c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An Israeli police vehicle moves past Muslim worshippers gathering outside the Jerusalem old city walls on March 20. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/03/20/get-the-best-of-the-national-directly-to-your-inbox/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T12:28:22.519Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IEQHHJAJQZB3VAXJHXGO2U5ITM.jpg?auth=056983cef77fcc9123ec4eb04f094e0497aad47d02bb9ce9123f483ed7978f4a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/20/weather-warning-as-uae-braces-for-heavy-rain-hail-and-high-winds/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T12:10:11.407Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XEA5EDJG65A3RPSI5ZE3VRET3Q.jpg?auth=d6fdffd60f6cf86402fe06be8de65b8dc9e72b48edc389f295793b6a45f2907e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4481&amp;height=3126</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rain, hail and strong winds are forecast for next week. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/03/20/ceraweek-global-energy-crisis-deepens-as-iran-war-dominates-industrys-biggest-event/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T12:09:53.697Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CARVS6IGBORZP2LBDY2ZXZHONY.jpg?auth=f37713ce255f6df93b8236d355f9a6ad0bd4aeed5ed10eeb487e3375c10cb60c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3047&amp;height=2031</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[CERAWeek in Houston, Texas will focus on the challenges ahead for energy security, supply and climate ambitions, markets, infrastructure, policy direction and the advance of technology. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/03/20/peaky-blinders-the-immortal-man-ending-explained/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T11:47:47.235Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QMLIKHTTURAAHDEJO4QCPYD4SI.jpg?auth=3904fc95de7860e5fa823d8a559e135a8ba15179a5c3c866dba6ccde0aadc228&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cillian Murphy stars as Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/03/20/middle-east-war-causes-holiday-trap-for-airlines-and-passengers/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T11:39:21.684Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E4W3NWGN2ZBNROGBFRELNH67NA?auth=bed1af2d5aafd31d340527a2238ff25cc0a8dd3e6712ebad1b5ea3ea45fdead6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5613&amp;height=3157</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A departure board displaying cancelled flights to Middle East countries at London Heathrow Airport. 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AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/03/20/work-from-home-and-travel-less-iea-urges-consumers-to-stay-put-to-avoid-pinch-of-high-oil-prices/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T11:12:51.664Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QAWSIZULLVBDFJXSHVOEN4CQUM.jpg?auth=bbd7c50505abeb38e1b0e3e9b5b6fba8b635faedc0a040200196efb6a5deb2d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6048&amp;height=4024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Individuals and companies can complement government efforts towards energy savings, the International Energy Agency says. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/20/new-bridges-open-on-reem-island-to-cut-commuting-times/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T10:47:28.613Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LOSTG5CAFZAPJPNCMGHTZYZKRM.jpg?auth=1e678998137462dee18f22fd4fd357aedffcdcc97d8d3f34d611b3c41cb0fb48&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7474&amp;height=4985</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New bridges and traffic signals are open on Reem Island. 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Picture supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/03/20/indoor-activities-for-children-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T09:47:19.459Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6N7X4L7E5ZBHXD4JC7J3GVSOPM.jpg?auth=6ac766c79c7bc1b89cf4cd980275e765bf7682bd9db6421a76ad6fd0666249a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From indoor obstacle courses to colour-coded treasure hunts, there are plenty of screen-free ways to keep children of all ages entertained indoors. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/20/president-sheikh-mohamed-says-region-will-overcome-challenges-in-eid-al-fitr-message/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T03:51:05.958Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/R252QNFKBBCUBODHEZN42G6UXA.JPG?auth=1e9bf76274173816891800cd28115088098a4d69dc3365526a60ab3e3b44ebbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2346&amp;height=1319</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed spoke of a peaceful future in his Eid message. 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Ravindranath K / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/03/20/nowruz-iran-afghanistan-iraq-kurds-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E2EAHEUB3JAIBCKQ3NPORHCXDA.jpg?auth=789c9277b5ea4f6eed139a0ac07259e8ec46ac619be36d49e690203daf2f9a74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Syrian Kurds mark Nowruz in Qamishli on Wednesday. Damascus recently declared the festival a paid national holiday. 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PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/20/jordan-under-pressure-from-rising-shipping-costs-in-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GECU2OQPSBGBJL2LMQ73RRPAOQ.jpg?auth=d80c9a4b1df33e1edb6016857e653681f1c48238f53197d046abc63d455486fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2276</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Shoppers at a fruit and vegetable stall in Amman. 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Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/03/20/uae-schools-well-prepared-for-extended-remote-learning/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-20T02:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WJ7T3E7YS5BG5KEEXQPL4XFQKM.jpg?auth=9ee66877105d8b84de73d31645419ae13acf4415e7c9f2d68fe09da74a6b1cbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A young learner takes part in Arabic studies online in Dubai. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/03/19/israeli-strikes-on-central-beirut-bring-death-and-displacement-but-no-clear-targets/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-19T04:33:01.751Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YWJF4QLBMCNG3XHEPDQWZAQBC4.jpg?auth=3ebcc7c41c9b5dee3be32ae8d160886d9fa6dda158a958ff0131085b717490d5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4928&amp;height=3280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Rescue workers clear rubble from a building destroyed by an Israeli strike in the Bashura neighborhood of central Beirut, Lebanon, 18 March 2026.  According to the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health, more than 912 people have been killed and 2,221 others injured in airstrikes across Beirut's southern suburbs and villages in southern Lebanon since renewed hostilities began.  The Israeli military stated that it is conducting strikes across the country targeting Hezbollah infrastructure and personnel.   EPA / WAEL HAMZEH]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/03/19/oil-prices-surge-after-strikes-on-major-middle-east-energy-infrastructure-sites/</loc><lastmod>2026-03-19T04:10:26.224Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ARJ6IYNH4DBPLBER4VSQGVEFMY.jpg?auth=fad95ac8abb42a18cd1c2812c2f38b30c346ce1039aeb73a8359c63c7bc60c8e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[QatarEnergy's liquefied natural gas production centre in Ras Laffan Industrial City. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>