<?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/news/us/2025/12/05/has-trump-really-ended-eight-wars/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T21:16:28.52Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FCGA45VYIF4YQ2QF5TKLHR5DQE.jpg?auth=e2882dad1d5dfdeed1814f5ce2b62125b7d59662b52fdc8f80f04789635f0027&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump with Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the UN General Assembly in September.  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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2025/12/04/imf-welcomes-recalibration-of-saudi-arabia-vision-2030-spending/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T18:55:28.653Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/U2LTM6BGI7C7CQ235D6555ZJTQ.jpg?auth=da1edbf054bbcd87045498308ce98ee9ddf89611bca87e78cfeb3d3e9ef2f450&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kristalina Georgieva, IMF managing director, with Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister Mohammed Al Jadaan, in Bali, Indonesia. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/04/yasser-abu-shabab-confirmed-dead/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T16:46:11.497Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3V2VKGEYDZEQ3NCNQ5QCVAM2CI.jpg?auth=1df28797f3836de917239a4acc19ecfdb495a23f0ecef31a6b44b259de45bcf0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1018&amp;height=573</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab was shot and killed in an internal dispute in Gaza. Photo: Yasser Abu Shabab]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2025/12/04/palestine-embassy-in-london-vandalised-by-masked-men/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T16:17:29.831Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XDLEYQRAYZFVTOUHTKT2YVARFA.jpg?auth=16ae2777881ee350638111fce3487c9607583b3fab02aae618bcb412823e20d7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=590&amp;height=332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Several men, some wearing masks, stood outside the Palestinian embassy in London carrying Israeli and British flags. Photo: Palestinian Mission to the UK / Facebook]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/04/abu-dhabi-launches-festival-of-health-to-keep-emirate-fighting-fit/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T16:05:30.356Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UDRGA7MNPNHYPPOG2RVMMS33LA.jpg?auth=31392e9c0f1c8d681366f774eb0c59483637dd1f675a2a48a75a021b846e88ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3246&amp;height=1826</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People of all ages are being urged to become more active under a major Abu Dhabi health drive. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2025/12/04/abu-dhabi-grand-prix-2025-benson-boone-tours-paddocks-before-etihad-park-show/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T15:02:13.274Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PZ4BIDOO4BE65GC7JTK3EEAHIQ.jpg?auth=fd5d382e9214ac5cdfea253e04babdbb224d7678ad46ca6b742f6ebd0301f5b3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5185&amp;height=3461</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US singer Benson Boone cut a relaxed figure as he visited the Yas Marina Circuit. Alamy]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/12/04/leak-reveals-european-leadership-mistrust-of-us-in-ukraine-negotiations/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T14:54:26.177Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NWIOKCWZYJDGVIXM2JYU3BGTLA.jpg?auth=2ac4372b58d4e423cf0ff0e0bb03502bcd9f10996db04982d7a779ecfb28ee92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3856&amp;height=2571</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[European leaders are reported to have little trust in US mediation efforts on Ukraine despite public statements to the contrary. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/04/buses-taxis-and-drones-abu-dhabi-unveils-major-transport-plan-for-f1-finale/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T14:22:23.876Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EJ5GAUXUURHQ7MJ4NOIL2BD2DQ.jpg?auth=ab34f472fa096b298c658d5ebe67ddda98811deb00b362ec2974991174c263c3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3952&amp;height=2635</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A comprehensive traffic management plan is in place for the showpiece Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2025/12/04/uniting-capital-with-purpose-is-at-the-heart-of-the-expanding-uae-africa-partnership/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I5FF7X5JHBDJNMPDB43MUHW5TE.jpg?auth=d0385ead14e19e39d28548d6603b8c05242a331cda08f75c710526d127d384e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3965&amp;height=2832</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The port at Pointe-Noire in the Republic of Congo. Capital from the UAE flows into renewable energy, logistics, ports, digital infrastructure and other sectors across Africa. Alamy]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2025/12/04/gulf-states-must-fast-track-ai-and-reforms-to-sustain-growth-world-bank-says/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LNYMBT7WR5AKXIWLYNDDJGQB6A.jpg?auth=a2687385f2889da9171a6bd7356db10159ba33fef943007ea45ea753a8f75459&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7038&amp;height=4574</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dubai skyline. The expansion of non-hydrocarbon exports is well under way in the Gulf, with the UAE leading the charge in diversification, the World Bank said. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2025/12/04/pipe-bomb-arrest-suspect/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T13:49:43.306Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2WD47ICJENU3YLFLW2FO2R3FWA.jpg?auth=f7d39b6b85d37188d7f1cd81a81bab8f3b4240be68ee24f43471592c7ac5b5b7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3012&amp;height=1622</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Images from an FBI poster seeking a suspect who placed pipe bombs in Washington on January 6, 2021. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2025/12/04/moody-insists-gulbadin-v-curran-rivalry-can-be-good-for-ilt20/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T13:20:07.396Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RBWMWCXDCFCOFCMDHYEPTVHCAM.jpg?auth=8e00e41b7aaca62b8d09b2995eb1a1270faae88e66ab66375f8863b008a55bb7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4692&amp;height=3128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sam Curran of Desert Vipers celebrates taking the wicket of Dubai Capitals' Gulbadin Naib at the ILT20. Photo by CREIMAS / ILT20
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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/04/sudans-rsf-shifts-focus-to-army-held-city-of-al-obeid/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T12:34:24.837Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GWKH2MZTCBHTJDWL36Y2UMKVOA.JPG?auth=dc282543183682a16cc587a4ed2340b24b91c87afa571e3e7bcc059fd235c68e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3715</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An injured man from El Fasher at a displacement camp in Al Dabba. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2025/12/04/best-photos-of-december-4-collectors-week-in-abu-dhabi-to-the-un-security-council-in-damascus/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T12:29:59.6Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KYVMJ6U6OBIJDOYHCDCKLZHEMA.jpg?auth=b7da26bb407c15bdce02079dae158c09264a5d81ae332c34bb6e002a4cbe8f61&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4500&amp;height=3000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[NAZARE, PORTUGAL - DECEMBER 03: A surfer rides a wave during a big waves surfing session on December 03, 2025 in Nazare, Portugal.  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Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/04/forces-loyal-to-yemens-stc-seize-control-of-oilfields-in-hadhramaut/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T11:24:42.031Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2C76KTUJ2TIV6DDTFLHHM27KHI.jpg?auth=292bc769dded350998b9e1b0fc66a4ed647c7ce4bd99d83cdeb502775a27e97c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3696&amp;height=2508</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters affiliated with Yemen's Southern Transitional Council in the Khormaksar area of Aden. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/04/who-are-the-lebanese-and-israeli-civilian-envoys-taking-part-in-us-led-talks/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T11:20:55.836Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RIOWEHN2FUT6LJGNUC5L3OCHOY.jpg?auth=0eff5010393fab3544d0611f77006bc1dfdbe1a0f01f7a29c84c7b4ad905ae1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5184&amp;height=3456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israel bombed the southern Lebanese village of Al Mjadel in its latest round of attacks. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2025/12/04/how-this-weekends-f1-race-harks-back-to-a-landmark-2010-for-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/O54EGDCJRRFPROZ3KMZ23A2UJY.jpg?auth=ef19231be35cba66294b4f7361e4da0f64e206fff8d4c5196ee2d303a3e4d139&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4896&amp;height=3264</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The last time more than two drivers were in F1 title contention heading into the final race weekend was 15 years ago, when Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso and Mark Webber, not pictured, had hopes of winning the championship in Abu Dhabi, which was the final race of the season then, as it is now. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/04/you-hear-the-voice-of-baba-zayed-visitors-wowed-by-zayed-national-museum/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T09:57:48.272Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P7RYVGT3EVE4PAKKBGOPKARUV4.jpg?auth=0d213b1ef0033b2595abce4dd0cebfdab4d3a60821e4cc8fe463f5b19c09f11a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The impressive Magan boat takes pride of place in the new Zayed National Museum. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2025/12/04/ai-and-blockchain-to-rewrite-global-finance-systems-in-a-decade-says-binance-ceo/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T09:51:34.759Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/S7INCSFJV5A4VF574HBVM4N3UA.jpg?auth=aebdd9eec6dfe7976a8aca7e105b9618195126ca6c13a1f99e46faa5a7693272&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Binance chief executive Richard Teng at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/04/how-weight-loss-drugs-could-help-to-slow-progression-of-alzheimers-disease/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T09:41:53.307Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GUWLBFT3VNEEDMK32TNOYL24HE.jpg?auth=07edbeb404027de46854a7f1702cb6eebb9a7069853e373d676e80ed5c1b2a3f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3750</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Weight loss drugs could help with managing the impact of Alzheimer's disease, a study has shown. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/12/04/eurovision-members-debate-call-to-boycott-israel/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T08:56:36.045Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LYV2P6325T3CW5MPJGUUK5CBQU.jpg?auth=a6695436d7a68d258405dc451aaa0a428521011aeb8aef3131b4a5374d1f6dc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Protesters call for Ireland to boycott the Eurovision Song Contest if Israel takes part, at a demonstration outside the RTE TV studios in Dublin. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/04/iraq-freezes-assets-linked-to-lebanons-hezbollah-and-yemens-houthi/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-04T08:53:28.476Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UJUBD3HE5N2YH3SWXASANFBAGQ.jpg?auth=62ada08b7ee8ce2d6471b05d86ced41caa9a6725b06e7af4614a484189927cbb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese men holding a poster of Pope Leo XIV and a Hezbollah flag in Beirut last week. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/03/president-sheikh-mohamed-meets-jeff-bezos-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T15:55:15.948Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/B7OKWQG7SBFRZJFQRHLVNGAXGI.jpg?auth=51804233e95308ed8d4ba36f5460838fa24bad0765368f0bab947a2f681d71fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with Jeff Bezos at Qasr Al Shati. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/03/houthis-release-crew-of-sunken-cargo-ship-eternity-c/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T15:19:17.884Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YN5FDCEXM5HE3N7BLU7UOOZPV4?auth=ea5ab417031bcba45886636c59a21e626dd2a12127ae1c1fdfab76387373d0ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1727&amp;height=972</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Eternity C was attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea in July. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/12/03/libya-war-crimes-suspect-makes-first-appearance-at-icc/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T14:17:18.58Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BKK2NWT7XRB7RIYL47JCGBXUHQ.jpg?auth=3e5cec5be3ce396937b63cb1868e98d92dd53f94ce67ab27ada0ed834e221337&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5300&amp;height=3535</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri appeared at the International Criminal Court charged with war crimes. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2025/12/03/does-the-current-crypto-slide-mirror-the-2022-crash-yes-and-no/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T14:09:55.513Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2ZBP6D44NJBSFFFPLE4KJ6PJJA.jpg?auth=51de4be125d6794d671b0594ccc8344b407d0baa7ecebfa56413f24a554e7c2e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Binance Blockchain Week 2025 in Dubai. The crypto market is regaining its footing after a prolonged sell-off. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2025/12/03/adam-al-azhari-hopes-to-make-family-proud-during-abu-dhabi-grand-prix-race-weekend/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LSWYLYPKQBD73BIKT5YX6EJ3QU.jpg?auth=5fe2a592addc52fc3dfa071c714aea4a3e3b81d36ed681372524938960637042&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yas Heat Racing driver Adam Al Azhari will compete for this weekend’s Formula 4 UAE Trophy at Yas Marina Circuit. Photo: Handout]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2025/12/03/battered-south-east-asia-and-sri-lanka-have-a-message-for-the-rest-of-the-world/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NC7BWALMRFHJ5MFWCRMHRZTRQM?auth=f15a91548f1aedf53c4743389612b371fb54538c87d6481238cdcaa229db91f8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5384&amp;height=3028</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A woman stands inside her flooded house in Pidie Jaya, Aceh province, Indonesia on Wednesday. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/03/dubai-police-deal-with-thousands-of-traffic-offences/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T13:44:41.539Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y5YHSDA3FVD33FSPWKRYCACYK4.jpg?auth=1a243764d75bafbee34e501353a3243073c8fb8bca71227c6fb1048e3a01e9d0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=960&amp;height=1280</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[One of the vehicles seized due to reckless driving on National Day. Photo: Dubai Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/03/uae-pledges-15m-to-boost-uns-humanitarian-support-for-sudan/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T13:27:58.944Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4JB7E5UVJNH4ROJS2UOO2LRPXQ.JPG?auth=c93e73f2fa3cbd3935b7afe6c96529b56e0d0f5ad39871ef5aca8448c2d6cc41&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6500&amp;height=3656</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Millions of civilians have been forced out of their homes by the civil war in Sudan. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/03/libya-seeks-renewable-energy-investment-from-uk/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T13:25:21.58Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XJIUK4Q4ONGJ7G2FUSUDB5QEVY.jpg?auth=6f7f51c3fe1d8dc718f7a15ffa009e4fdd8783752cc68ad0e7c1900cb81b1c69&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3375&amp;height=2250</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ghadames, a desert oasis 650km south-west of Tripoli, is set to host a 200MW solar plant project. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2025/12/03/kohli-appears-to-end-odi-world-cup-debate-with-back-to-back-centuries-for-india/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T13:20:27.414Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IVYEI443NIKZWUCQ3KNSCHNFNA.jpg?auth=f5fb1c3549928f645b99235fdaede9025afe7a16c5553562b463762105d46664&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3200&amp;height=2134</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Virat Kohli scored his second century of the series against South Africa in Raipur. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/03/pressure-grows-on-netanyahu-over-plan-to-exempt-ultra-orthodox-from-army/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T13:14:12.259Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3KENBVF5D4TO76BEGFXXOPMQOU.jpg?auth=efa2f8f2c48753f20053332711575cabbbc43de0ce3b86ceab77af94d1ac97bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ultra-Orthodox protesters at a rally in Jerusalem to oppose compulsory military service. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/03/uae-hosts-weddings-for-54-couples-in-gaza-in-message-of-resilience/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T13:04:19.774Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WRSFJAQV7NCLUXQ23LXRFO7XQU.jpg?auth=f4ea2a59d45fe3e4caf34d267d6288d9fa4a8be7745a7ec3f0f8af090c7918c4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Palestinian couples participate in a mass wedding ceremony in Hamad City in Khan Younis, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, Dec.  2, 2025.  (AP Photo / Abdel Kareem Hana)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2025/12/03/why-wont-my-spotify-wrapped-2025-load/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T12:39:08.553Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FMAD4WCEIFFCRDT2XMB6FN52SI.png?auth=b68500ab1df0639f0bc47d786390f2d20ebed6542fd26db931d29a6bb30c9e1c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2578&amp;height=1164</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spotify Wrapped was launched on December 3. Photo: Spotify]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2025/12/03/uae-vat-rule-changes-january-2026/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T12:32:32.798Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/64ILO4KJ65GUBCSSE3FRDPZWFA.jpg?auth=2d649bc7a7903752a4d369f9437718bbfaaefd3b272e0c85f8d5d479ad7c0e08&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=4608</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The amendments aim to simplify tax procedures for taxpayers while ensuring transparency. Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/03/uk-middle-east-minister-says-israel-in-breach-of-ceasefire/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T12:31:13.363Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YNVHPS4N5ZHILF32CNZLBSATQU.jpg?auth=12aac5bceada56bf88fdd5b2968299f56bf2278713880e0eeca8b8684a5ef403&amp;smart=true&amp;width=960&amp;height=640</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Britain's Middle East minister Hamish Falconer has warned Israel it must open border crossings to allow aid into Gaza. Photo: UK Foreign Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/12/03/russia-to-seize-much-more-of-ukraine-unless-zelenskyy-does-deal-senior-diplomat-warns/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T12:28:40.91Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KICJJJIKAJHJNHDCHBVQXXNA74.jpg?auth=78e26fea2181295127765500300ed3c2b01cd1fb92f1669367e267492e69ecbe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1264&amp;height=711</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Andrey Kelin speaks to The National at Russia's embassy in London. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/03/scores-of-hamas-fighters-escape-from-tunnels-under-israels-nose/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T12:27:26.022Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OGYZB34M7STS2U7463ERKJMEKM.jpg?auth=330fff913c52344bf93f1009110afa5e90ce71547edf494859ef7dcc16169244&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many Hamas fighters were trapped in tunnels under Israeli-held territory after the ceasefire in Gaza took hold. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2025/12/07/security-and-prosperity-of-gulf-states-indivisible-says-bahrains-king-hamad/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T12:17:23.647Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JZ76CZSZQBGM7D57DK2LOZVJKE.jpg?auth=ddda45c7e5fea15b86e01ad8c8a61578039864cc02145a9ce45a383172e76533&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2716</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gulf leaders and officials in Bahrain for the GCC summit. photo: X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2025/12/03/nato-to-boost-ukraine-aid-as-belgium-vents-frustration-over-frozen-russian-assets/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T11:56:51.356Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VH5UBEC5F63CG7KUC55O63M4VY.jpg?auth=c60832901824bc70439f71d41e019153d43a4f8e0ffbbf2ef513387fe8373861&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8413&amp;height=5609</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte at the meeting of foreign ministers in Brussels. AP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/03/us-unveils-worlds-largest-consulate-in-iraqs-kurdistan-region/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T11:54:07.433Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZWUMW5OQQJG7HCGCZG4DL4XVAM.jpg?auth=d79903d667b809374c6b4b742c3499394c6c5d99f66c1374bfeb7b8cd80d2a70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani today received U.S. Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources 
@DepSecStateMR
 in Erbil, ahead of the inauguration of the new U.S. Consulate General compound.
. Photo: U.S. Consulate General Erbil]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2025/12/03/israel-to-open-rafah-crossing-for-exit-of-gazans-as-msf-appeals-for-medical-evacuations/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T11:42:28.131Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KK5SXEDTFBFRXK2W5FIC4YKYEA.jpg?auth=79d39fe34b5bf9f438a49d4f59f62165e4410c2e08e21bf58216779bfe685d47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=990&amp;height=656</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE has been carrying out medical evacuations of patients from the Gaza Strip. Photo: @mofauae / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/03/fake-taylor-swift-dubai-concert-scam/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T11:41:26.342Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z4TUA3XVPNFM3NJZIIUXAUQTOQ.jpg?auth=169677bb84f7059ab7300e3ada7139fba3e67097554b5f0d4ebf925dbeab7a45&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Taylor Swift will not be playing Dubai in January, as scammers claimed. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2025/12/03/abu-dhabi-police-share-crash-footage-to-raise-alarm-over-distracted-driving/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T11:34:57.204Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2OGMWSYY2BBRPIX3P4MLRCWO2E.jpg?auth=717126087f20fc3035c03ff524d6f4e87073bd3734e89278f393307b257144c8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1919&amp;height=1079</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A screengrab of a video shared by Abu Dhabi Police on social media, showing chaos on the road. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2025/12/03/best-photos-of-december-3-uae-leaders-tour-the-zayed-museum-to-eid-al-etihad-fireworks-in-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2025-12-03T10:14:17.608Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QMZ4HMRJOVBPPIOPLLWGBBSQU4.jpg?auth=710f31fe972259526c3c10c717f5f0573bac5ee2c076055a5308e819bc52deb5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[SAADIYAT ISLAND, ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - December 02, 2025: (L-R) HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, HH Sheikh Hamad bin Mohamed Al Sharqi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Fujairah, HH Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, HH Sheikh Saud bin Rashid Al Mu'alla, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Umm Al Quwain and HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman, sit in front of a photograph of the first Federal Supreme Council meeting, during the inauguration of the Zayed National Museum.

( Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court )
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