<?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/mena/2026/10/02/iraq-allows-40-iranian-flights-a-day-to-and-from-najaf/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:15:34.949Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ILPXKIJ42DD32CGVDCOQ6IICNQ.jpg?auth=ca58c61f23503d123d0dbd40afcb9ba726b86ce65af6838955676da9e29c4f23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5836&amp;height=3890</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Najaf is home to the Shrine of Imam Ali, the Prophet Mohammed's cousin and son-in-law, and is a pilgrimage destination for Shiite Muslims. 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Today the United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq. The last U.S. forces left Iraq after more than a decade, departing from Erbil Air Base and marking the official end of Operation Inherent Resolve, the U.S.-led campaign against ISIS that began in 2014. 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Photo: Al Habtoor Polo Resort]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/10/02/netflix-widower-til-death-do-us-part-thomas-randolph-true-crime/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HHZK4SKG25HXXELB4CKZJC6NTE.jpg?auth=273bf09175384f659ea59cbf9932efdf26ae4a472a079ee9c75eac4fd9151a47&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Widower: ’Til Death Do Us Part follows the trial of Thomas Randolph for the murder of his wife, Sharon Causse. 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Jamie Prentis / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/weekend/2026/10/02/how-the-uae-can-amp-up-its-electric-vehicle-drive-to-meet-2050-net-zero-target/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/J7IHZWJKJFAL7MN4H56VYYNROY.jpg?auth=95f274dcf8e7b29ffaf21448ec9dac9a3f4165ce4c6e607f223af15f62111f72&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3959&amp;height=2776</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai is one area of the UAE that is expanding its charging infrastructure at fuel stations, on motorways, in malls and in residential areas. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/food/2026/10/02/emirati-food-machboos-modern-restaurant-sharjah-dubai-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6VYQWDHQDVFOJJORR223RUPNUA.jpg?auth=298da5496faad9ce5ed36391eaccbe71ef73438ab0ad18ca06dde61b2b8e9dd2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=4608</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Murmur is the latest Emirati fine dining restaurant balancing culinary innovation with tradition. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/02/iran-israel-hezbollah-axis-proxies-houthis-militias-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CQST53XEGFC4PATOOVOESEAZRA.jpg?auth=6804d1281110b5c4d86c3e8208f38b409c3c3ff3df5470b1268bccfc90cde720&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/10/02/france-school-protests/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4AXOGJD3A5CYNFXAZ4HO7DDIZA.jpeg?auth=6c4771098ac49982419b25c05a638f40dc6c78a23fa4a42784a40ecdc1f28e90&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/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/02/toot-respectable-palestinian-musician-uses-flute-to-campaign-for-recognition-of-arab-classical-music/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/02/coaching-climate-continuity-and-cruyff-how-spain-conquered-international-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZB6KJ5AJSBESVBEXWHCNLM74A4.jpg?auth=ff53f9bdce44b89f465ce77e6d12aa8ab24eab229823dc07b9234f437dd471ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3375</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spain celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/banking/2026/10/02/uae-and-syria-central-banks-agree-to-deepen-co-operation/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T17:30:34.663Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QWUTETBRYREGJEOAUUOTFUEI7Y.jpeg?auth=8d12336e51ad65818a51f7aa16de311b920e168f996092c155c4a7f5850f9432&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5120&amp;height=2880</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khaled Balama, governor of the Central Bank of the UAE (right), and Mohammad Raslan, governor of the Central Bank of Syria, during the signing of the preliminary agreement. Photo: UAE Central Bank]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/02/g7-members-agree-to-release-100-million-barrels-of-diesel-and-other-reserves/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T16:52:01.237Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/M6PNGYFVNJC7FKW6KBILAH6W6E.jpg?auth=e62f1dd79cb66ac32823f821df3144ba64e261f1f4c7d874aeb8929dede0dd1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The US and Europe have been facing higher diesel prices. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/02/uae-among-top-12-targets-for-cyber-threats-says-microsoft/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T16:41:19.232Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5DRMTK5EORFS5CGYCAPBI3WTJI.jpg?auth=f5fa8104ccf753e96f9b85fdf0e89ac8a42dbc5abf06c6a5c4297278bc870cda&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Microsoft says its latest data reinforces a broader shift taking place across the UAE’s cybersecurity landscape. Getty]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/flydubai-ghaith-al-ghaith-statement-fz-1073-tel-aviv-flight/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T15:28:31.667Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/22IZFNUKNZRIHGBOT5TVXN6U6I.jpg?auth=11c996d748afcfe0ea43e5ec2b0c281cf1a10e0d88e8455acba5b234b3d80c00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6156&amp;height=4104</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Flydubai said it had suspended operations to Tel Aviv until further notice following the incident. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/president-sheikh-mohamed-meets-us-senator-joni-ernst-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T15:04:24.806Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VW42R2CIUZA7JOIW3BFFLIB5VY.jpg?auth=9051b6ac7cf755ae5ae01efacf9f9db59290c4c5f4c2ac645b167e4f27aa8806&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed and Joni Ernst addressed regional security and stability during their meeting. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/02/manchester-city-football-premier-league-uk/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2DRZ2JBHHDD3CTPA7R66TH6IKE.jpg?auth=830fac2c5c736b1575895379744d58320061400b42768178a665e3ac060ec4d3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4775&amp;height=3334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Etihad Stadium, Manchester City's home ground. An appeal lodged by the club this week must be allowed to run its course. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/02/its-not-her-fault-children-of-iranian-nobel-prize-winner-narges-mohammadi-on-pain-of-separation/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T13:41:31.982Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZQA7FTGWEZCBTHYDP7AHQB7NQA?auth=63d238203d1458b6aaf535e4f3b7f2c6cea012f2e73b9a4f34427abf6fa541cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2900&amp;height=1631</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi. Her children say they hold the Iranian regime responsible for their separation. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/02/israeli-supreme-court-overrules-decision-to-disqualify-arab-lists-from-election/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T13:38:57.051Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4Y6VI3I7JWGXII2XN4CACHK3AE.jpg?auth=3fcb0f95e79e2bbf4161b1fbdb571ccfc0efb0934639139b15c16735932f3a2c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of the Israeli left-wing Arab nationalist party Balad, said his withdrawal from the general election was 'the most difficult' decision of his political career. EPA ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/10/02/oscars-2027-all-the-arab-films-submitted-for-best-international-feature/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T13:27:57.715Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WY6AVO22CRHYJJ4ZAS3JPDBBX4.jpg?auth=1d471f0a3d0ceada072c92aa3ab9cba345cf69d0dec86a9169a5ea118d4e315a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3051&amp;height=1716</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Maria Nakouzi's Lebanese character, Dalia, needs life-saving surgery in Furies. Photo: Venice International Film Festival]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-announces-more-trains-between-abu-dhabi-and-dubai-to-meet-demand/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T13:27:22.982Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GT5XFWQYB5DSVCGWMNSADETTRY.jpg?auth=c398912a84b126b1b2660f9830a2647a22b9c4ee31ae53c865903ed5b8c97de4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The launch of train services at the new Etihad Rail Al Yalayis Station in Dubai this week. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/aviation/2026/10/02/flydubai-flight-fz1073-puts-airline-deadheading-in-the-spotlight/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T13:21:36.94Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6OH5FCN5GDHRSD4JDPDYXFZIUE.jpg?auth=97ff18e8556fd60a6af2b5bf0f9bd36310b742c9e13e80aa70a09d8044ed1046&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3511&amp;height=2341</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A Flydubai aircraft carrying passengers from Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after landing at Ben Gurion International Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, on Wednesday. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/02/india-v-pakistan-for-asian-games-t20-gold-what-happens-if-there-is-a-washout/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T13:10:54.521Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X36NQNIA2FGDRJGKTKMR2VGQX4.jpg?auth=cafa6283f459b346556a700903f9996f1a839dff018ce41c55651e50a2e76715&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3506&amp;height=1972</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sahibzada Farhan will lead Pakistan against India in the Asian Games T20 final. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/motoring/2026/10/02/jaecoo-7-is-uks-favourite-new-car-as-sales-of-chinese-brands-accelerate/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T12:15:51.163Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C7VQXUDZLANZS7KVADDNEQ25SA.jpg?auth=348cba56e9f2ec8b8936ff81eb6a787a44ed544ed1ea25dbf01989d4801f91dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5461&amp;height=3638</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Jaecoo 7 is manufactured by Chinese company Chery. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/02/unemployed-man-admits-stabbing-saudi-businessman-during-robbery-in-londons-mayfair/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T11:33:28.438Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E33M4IRIMRBKZMPQKDZOMJ72LI.jpg?auth=f7cbd99c65accd613447f29d62e25bc96951bbd51644e2e121e47958b1545316&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5866&amp;height=3871</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Thamer Al Qarawi was stabbed in Berkeley Square, central London. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/10/02/news-quiz-of-the-week-october-2-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T11:32:40.768Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3UHXUGFFHZCWXIDOHD52KS7BPA.jpg?auth=af05fc8795b7bf28eab320f6b44bd10d1dd9ef07c8ebe08ca592c48ab4bdaf1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Quiz of the week]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/02/umar-nurmagomedov-to-make-raf-debut-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T11:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SKQWS4NWWJE4PHMQSO4PWJ5OS4.jpg?auth=6135c2c4eb4d2e757ef06a9bbb9e9d6ffcfcc4f5d535e79b1cfc90e8bd3a2fc1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3299&amp;height=1856</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Umar Nurmagomedov takes part in an open workout ahead of his fight against Mario Bautista in the bantamweight division. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/02/muhammad-waseem-hits-ilt20-jackpot-as-more-than-1-million-is-spent-on-uae-players-at-auction/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:48:37.672Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZH267H5DPZBEJOKSWMYSXAZGJU.jpg?auth=11302c5aaba50270ab064217f0991c8e53515e8b247521d0c1207153e59484a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5429&amp;height=3054</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE T20 veteran Muhammad Waseem goes up for sale during the ILT20 player auction at the ICC Academy in Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/dubai-police-seize-23-tonnes-of-drugs-worth-dh115m-and-arrest-14-suspects/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:37:44.842Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SUXUUZ3ZFVFQXGMLYRHYLCA6ZI.jpg?auth=7450ddd0e11c72b8f9da00d6965b8d8b69182c4d5e78bfa57e7fed8b51462018&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police seized 113 cartons containing substances such as crystal methamphetamine, Xanax and tramadol. Photo: Dubai Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/02/manus-on-markets-a-pivot-comes-to-the-bond-market/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:28:45.848Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I25V5BBMPBBV3KU76KS7XD5TSA.jpg?auth=f20153aecbb2ccf5f1e240948dc24c012f220ebc1124127791f16e964cd4537e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Manus on Markets: A pivot comes to the bond market]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/first-uae-built-commercial-satellite-completes-historic-launch-in-major-step-forward-in-space-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:27:34.131Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6O3TVNPGGBHENEPUUZPGDGFG4Q.jpg?auth=1264d4639a3d8e73bcf788e10d4120337806551d0b3647c8c31f91415c00fa45&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2100&amp;height=1400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Altair-1 was launched into space on Friday. Photo: Orbitworks]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/10/02/bof-500-2026-yasmina-el-abd-shahd-alshehail-sarah-hermez/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T09:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EH2CYH4OPNCBLOMTZUDP37FBVE.jpg?auth=2fa186df0cce37b963854dc29dbba0c65880497747ec91c251bbbb474bfa19ea&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3310&amp;height=2483</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egyptian actress and singer Yasmina El Abd, TN magazine's February 2026 cover star, has built a career across Arabic, English and French. 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Photo: Italian Defence Ministry]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/10/02/netflix-physical-100-italy-eliminations-ranking/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T08:09:51.441Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JGSUFZX74ZGG7JQ5G5VUE6KPHI.png?auth=7707a9bd185fe30b0c081c87ff8228b5228f19c1f3716f09db4a690a60954742&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Content creator Luis Sal, right, in a one-on-one duel with powerlifter Filippo Pici. Photo: Netflix]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/02/hundreds-of-french-schools-close-after-youth-protests-turn-violent/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T07:48:13.985Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IMOKRPAEPSINK3E5AVPU7BBGVA.jpg?auth=bc8f47382404fd03a30e43f3f3b22b4579f9f8d92bd483fc8baebde4afc3d599&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5198&amp;height=3466</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police officers charge at pupils at Saint-Charles train station amid high school and youth protests, in Marseille, southern France. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/02/us-sanctions-irans-car-makers-and-railway-operators-as-pressure-shifts-from-sea-to-land/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T07:41:40.705Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BXS6ZPWHLKWQC3B3SG5B4AOJMA.jpg?auth=f1c7aaaca81bc3d72ae0119857883ccf21fc2784e246871aa20d60297e9e9f23&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian men work on parts for the Peugeot 206 at the Iran Khodro auto plant. AFP

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/02/oil-prices-stable-amid-mixed-supply-signals-from-the-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T07:37:59.852Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FDQWDKONXW56DW2HRJRFD3MV34.jpg?auth=ae8a70bda8835936da80416158917082f6d8aac193d369d37fbb5b34cadc864a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4812&amp;height=2707</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The US is sending the USS Theodore Roosevelt warship to the Middle East as tensions continue to blight the region. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/02/uae-clinch-seventh-asian-games-gold-as-jiu-jitsu-contingent-shines/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T07:33:03.925Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/72WEM2IKAVBD3IJRNNXNHMLTPU.jpeg?auth=ed8d4fd3721c16135e4ff414f190c2f631e4193cbe13c4ea334d87534966f6d8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2509&amp;height=1411</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE's Asma Al Hosani retained her Asian Games women’s 52kg jiu-jitsu title with victory over South Korea’s Eonju Im. Photo: UAEJJF]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/02/france-v-italy-zinedine-zidane-set-for-home-bow-as-roberto-mancini-begins-long-journey/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T06:26:12.83Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PTUM2FWROFGAPAYHHQBMWAUHTE.jpg?auth=d6293f3b1df30318d4630d167753779b590a7766ac1d94e7ecb20001b25827bd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1152&amp;height=648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[France manager Zinedine Zidane and his Italy counterpart Roberto Mancini go head to head in the Nations League on Friday.]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/10/02/third-us-carrier-heads-to-middle-east-uae-investigates-flydubai-incident-and-dubai-sets-ai-rules-for-schools/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T06:20:13.564Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JKWEZXNOQVG6PCEE7GPUWUH3FY?auth=9939827ca293aea3d3aca0740a3c95384b05dc62364ff3019ca2daa507647cc1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3639&amp;height=2047</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A flydubai flight on its way to Israel from the UAE, was diverted to Saudi Arabia on September 30 after an in-flight security incident that led to the stabbing of its pilot. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/02/fighting-intensifies-for-taiz-amid-major-houthi-push-to-seize-strategic-yemeni-city/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T06:14:27.262Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KUGTHOWM6YGQKNXDBKZJM2ZHBI.jpg?auth=2dc6e532578e44454e2959dbf687a0bdf083b2057d72e34f87747f9bbe0d37be&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3368</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of the Yemeni government forces patrol a road leading to a front line of clashes with Iran-aligned Houthi fighters, in Taiz. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/02/egypt-ethiopia-nile-dam-latest/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T06:05:58.109Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EP7GBNJQEDZEY5MKHISNGWWD5Y.jpg?auth=009f5690e72b07777c87d2df80078639586844544645bddeb3831834ec2b87f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2560&amp;height=1440</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Armed men are seen in Alamata in the Tigray region of Ethiopia in an image obtained from a social media video. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/etihad-rail-stations-to-host-dazzling-laser-shows-to-celebrate-network-expansion/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T05:58:44.648Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KGVNXU5E7ND7TCH64ZK7ESJERI.jpg?auth=4ee172a7cff269a4cacee30c0f41f38d303a20a3d58c2504c95fc6ded7232805&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1919&amp;height=1022</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A series of laser shows at Etihad Rail stations will conclude on October 2. Photo: Etihad Rail]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/02/at-gods-mercy-life-after-unifil-in-israeli-occupied-lebanese-village/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T05:31:57.882Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TZAMLJVJWBH4TPAMLSMA2EQ57E?auth=37a9c7da80757e75e9e513f3bcf5780e3fb4a9d25c016229c30172ec6211715b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2010&amp;height=1131</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy passes an Israeli military base with Merkava tanks stationed alongside it on the edge of the Christian village of Debel, as the convoy travels towards Rmeich, southern Lebanon, September 12, 2026.  REUTERS / Raghed Waked]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/10/02/funny-finalists-at-comedy-wildlife-photography-award-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T05:29:16.432Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/22722O7INFADTEIYMLXPTR555E.jpg?auth=bd58cbdec1e243962fe5869f4667947dfbc31358f8b07d75326edfa33ad67ac8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5014&amp;height=3343</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jan Wittmer's entry Angry Bird is a finalist at the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. Photo: Jan Wittmer / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/f1/2026/10/02/f1-driver-power-rankings-will-antonelli-return-to-winning-ways-at-bahrain-gp-in-malaysia/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T05:08:23.075Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HNHHGGHS325VCUIZAGKD5LF52M.jpg?auth=731bf0bfdd63ea595aff7b554e50aee8b5e9fe986feee61784d68011382e604a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5774&amp;height=3849</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli during the first practice session of the Bahrain GP at Sepang International Circuit. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/02/record-breaking-heatwave-drought-cost-european-agriculture-36bn/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T05:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PXFOLOIQ22LD7QSPP3TX2DYXHU.jpg?auth=e241af42e99bde573f8355a9e99df2b4d76c0426127e107ff74f32e19a79b736&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6726&amp;height=4482</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spring and summer crops have been disastrous this year in Europe.  Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/dubai-mazal-app-high-value-number-plate-trading/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T04:36:02.316Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HF7L4DM6EZAFDBFRCIO36HS7P4.jpg?auth=5c6b0966b4e87baecd409b04cfccb3992b7572f5c18ef3d9061cb1bbcd603c28&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2440&amp;height=1372</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A new online marketplace will support trading of premium number plates, which can sell for millions of dirhams. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/02/portugal-overcome-ronaldo-controversy-to-beat-denmark-in-nations-league/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T04:34:43.369Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7KOFD2JNUWY4A7KKZVFNWCTLQM.jpg?auth=a19be09143b7b953acb2303e8a70aa41d72762a1d401fed4f73b6f48da37359c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2300&amp;height=1532</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Portugal's Joao Cancelo celebrates scoring the first goal in the Uefa Nations League match against Denmark. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/10/02/what-is-pink-noise-benefits/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T03:58:46.604Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SOJ4ZLJLLJDEPCWSCE2JNT733E.jpg?auth=db25aa4eeca63f83165549b81d9c17cb1ab7b008bf7e7d82c18e3dd4729fa76c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6016&amp;height=4016</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pink noise has been linked to improved focus, concentration and sleep. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/02/worlds-top-lng-buyer-sees-qatar-supply-disruption-persisting-into-winter/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T03:55:18.653Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CNEXBV4G6YG5BY5GPY4V7DADRE.jpg?auth=d22b707138cba15137c6b835ae6e3bcca1663f0fecac8fcaed29720b2d41bc70&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jera chairman and global CEO Yukio Kani does not expect Qatar LNG will come back to the market soon. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/10/02/ten-books-by-arab-writers-to-look-out-for-this-october/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T03:03:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4HUBAG4T6JD6ZGDH7EAFWHFMJY.jpg?auth=5eb3c4a32b0761c5868901823f0ac195418f5f53d05620de99e30be01dd2756d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This month’s books by Arab writers published in English range from Mohammed Alnaas’s prize-winning Bread on Uncle Milad’s Table to new essays by Zaina Arafat and Lina Mounzer. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/02/monetary-policymakers-should-not-raise-interest-rates-higher/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JY6FOSLUZABYYAGT6FLA7GNO7Q.jpg?auth=ad7e394c0a0d2514833c19a446700ea17b048814edc2dc10ff0cb9eda85bfa29&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5879&amp;height=3919</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A durian stall at a market in Davao City, the Philippines. High oil prices alone do not fuel true inflation. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/10/02/flydubai-fz1073-saudi-arabia-israel-aviation-incident/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2EFJCTXWO2FG7PZXI347YEO4J4.jpg?auth=5f0658d7d1f9dd6d35a2a0b03c9c70f60c8ff9ce16b7dd089b9ac685b7d5aa4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5923&amp;height=3951</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A flydubai plane carrying passengers from Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, lands at Ben Gurion International Airport in Israel on Wednesday. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/02/uae-friday-sermon-to-praise-educators-before-world-teachers-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T02:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6TBGG656KNBUZGYFINDPWX7EDI.jpg?auth=d8719aa4c1c1ecddf0187e61d1f89a45b97fd26e06efca50dc484815c9f7482c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7736&amp;height=5157</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Friday's sermon will emphasise that education is a shared responsibilty involving teachers, children and parents. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/beyond-the-headlines/2026/10/02/what-happens-next-after-us-withdrawal-from-iraq/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-02T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4AOS73XB6EQOPBK463ZO7N7NDE.jpg?auth=7a503b1d68e92ec6ff621e3a782c80232c8acb37f9118cf74a98b9632f2e3ec6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4719&amp;height=3146</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A military parade marking the withdrawal of the US-led coalition from Iraq in Baghdad. 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Thomas Watkins / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/01/us-hits-russian-company-a7-with-new-iran-related-sanctions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T20:56:06.923Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AH5U3GCMX5EYXDTN2KL2OYHJOY.JPG?auth=8cf1067173e307e5ab05eaa6e8230f0a9c65820d12a7d78f88dd3d7e5db71667&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5048&amp;height=2840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US Treasury Department says international payments company A7 has developed a network of companies based in third countries to help Iran. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/01/ai-trump-slovenia-si-superintelligence-newsom/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T19:40:23.671Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JEOZI3LWF5BHPENF7JRCY2723M?auth=072358abe071f377e61f8e2abab7614f75fb814832ce68e68ac501f2f95400f0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=4608</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump wants all government agencies, including Big Tech executives, to use the term SI instead of AI in future. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/01/lebanese-army-seizes-250kg-of-explosives-smuggled-from-syria/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T17:03:49.935Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XZ5OA65Z4JCI7M33NWKBDIAWLQ.jpg?auth=2ec2c618fdbcee3b135473cca0c76775ec5d4095124427fb0928ab8c06c03ea0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=720&amp;height=478</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Lebanese army said it seized TNT, bombs and detonators near the Syrian border. Photo: Lebanese Army / X]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/dubai-schools-allowed-to-change-start-and-finish-times-to-ease-traffic-congestion/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:47:43.196Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2W3ISLG4NNBYLDRWJZTBX5I3RY.jpg?auth=e8c7cfb675b1eab0acca89e76bf79e663d50cf61bb51883243e0f711d5dfe1b4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6893&amp;height=3877</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai schools could adjust their start and finish timings to ease traffic congestion. Photo: Gems Education]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/01/pakistan-stars-babar-azam-and-fakhar-zaman-remain-poor-relations-as-millions-are-spent-at-ilt20-auction/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:37:40.553Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KCXXPEIRH5C73MADFPEBFEDW5Q.jpg?auth=6c0715f21b5fdaa31fb0a5af4b0601fbe4ef01987d555b2cd27840d67ef9bd6d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2330</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan batter Babar Azam was signed by Desert Vipers in the ILT20 auction. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/01/xrg-confident-argentina-will-rise-to-the-top-of-global-lng-industry/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:30:42.178Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VGVZP7CT3RFGFEXZX6L677TQSY.jpg?auth=495af595ef4f5a0876aecb0e0e6f5e85afa304278a04f6b144fee2105706b001&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=682</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Al Jaber speaking at a panel during the Argentina Week summit in Paris. Photo: XRG]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/very-very-scary-passenger-recalls-fight-to-save-flydubai-flight-after-cockpit-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:04:18.929Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WGPPOVOGANEMHMBRTOB7CTTO2Q.gif?auth=7af007695e299581015d0de047d624d279b33958d32f49f083a92aa1963366aa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1500&amp;height=844</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FlyDubai Tel Aviv Gif]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/10/01/middle-east-swing-of-abu-dhabi-doha-and-dubai-all-in-place-on-wta-2027-calendar/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:01:58.206Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/2USPCXQJXBBY5EKTK3LEW2AYJA.jpg?auth=de5485788226fa3c74e73aa15753c54ccd9b791f8d35d594d4d38cac637a10bc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4700&amp;height=2817</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jessica Pegula was head of the working group that helped develop and implement the changes. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/01/imf-lebanon-bank-resolution-law/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T15:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RVDX77TRUBCPY2FLRSNIQUG2PY.jpg?auth=418716ef7d9cfdce7066a27163970d55ba0f6884bab3ab6294cca857b88a925e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5940&amp;height=3960</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The law is considered a critical component as Lebanon seeks a new staff-level agreement with the IMF, whose offices in Washington are are pictured. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/money/2026/10/01/dfsa-fines-vault-wealth-dh401000-for-providing-unauthorised-transactions/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T14:26:58.365Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/K4VN6FEPDVGHFIBXXDOBG64P5Y.jpg?auth=339b4a74c715923bbaec68fb81f26e9113d247ccc1fe3d0e28c10cdb318493b9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[DIFC says the proper authorisation to conduct financial transactions is 'fundamental' to the integrity of its regulatory framework. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/how-can-aircraft-cockpits-be-protected-from-threats-from-pilots-or-passengers/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T14:25:47.895Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GUPUAMR3HJFSZMQIHRCOWTI6JA.jpg?auth=ed5fb928496497e45650bf2f65ee983a0887bc3a2613315992fd873f638fe825&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2745&amp;height=1830</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[It appears that the flydubai incident involved a pilot attacking the other before being subdued by passengers. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/01/ai-second-language-schools-english-french/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XWLTKMUDSFGMZKNK37ZUZVTMPM.jpg?auth=a60828bd1fd16a03123e9fafb85de1c7024d4afb8c9503c75529eed1f27bacec&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7360&amp;height=4912</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[AI fluency means instinctively asking, before beginning a task, whether AI could help you do it better. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/01/dp-world-signs-deal-for-major-nigeria-port-projects-as-part-of-3bn-africa-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:48:58.832Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RCVWR6BHTJAJ3H6UPNX4VG75XE.jpg?auth=e8bbeeb0189d34cb6e1c3f9ea7c2596c5ec0168383a46fd997a6a8669411546d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6782&amp;height=4119</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yuvraj Narayan, chief executive of DP World, and Dapo Abiodun, Governor of Ogun State, surrounded by officials during the signing ceremony in Nigeria. Photo: DP World]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/10/01/alex-eala-sees-asian-games-gold-medal-dream-ended-by-wang-xiyu-in-semi-finals/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:43:31.891Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FJ4VB6MFLNIWRXJBE3PVFJ4D44.jpg?auth=0fb6c9f77f6cd9977289c3b589f618e2f36d98ee9f1329f9406f127c2eacaf9d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3371&amp;height=2247</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alex Eala has now won three bronze medals at the Asian Games in her career. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/dubai-schools-to-receive-new-rules-on-ai-use-for-children-next-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:24:14.085Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DX7AJAMPXNBZ5YCRWKPSQXSJN4.jpg?auth=3e73baea1dffed55ed5cfdbd32b8d676b08e1b40c7e0575427b7ee349fe5b67f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4264&amp;height=2843</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The KHDA wants to prepare pupils for a digital world while preventing excessive or inappropriate use of technology. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/markets/2026/10/01/uae-capital-markets-regulator-shifts-from-watchdog-to-market-engineer/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T13:18:09.337Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QMODG7QRJVDPLNBHKPJNTZYGNQ.jpeg?auth=613eadff43f099100954886e3f516e0bbc50e5f36bee28b0c7625cf82891f512&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1450&amp;height=816</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Waleed Al Awadhi, chief executive of the UAE's Capital Market Authority, says the harmonisation between UAE regulators will add to the country's economic strength. 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The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/01/pakistani-sanctioned-by-us-for-supplying-weapons-to-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T12:33:45.481Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BTK3JXVN75AFZIUDYBXZ44S3T4.jpg?auth=ff6e38e6d6998b4c3979860723d0d0ec1d061275c8282e62ae904472fe435ce1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6720&amp;height=3780</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Drones on display at a parade in Iran. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/01/syrian-underwater-museum-latikia-travel-week/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T12:14:01.093Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3TUVHVBJENENVARXLMP7XWTYDU.jpg?auth=9205b6edf4ebbad318f16b2d0b8f52abfa882371ce87ef0182e3f431ac3cc708&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7008&amp;height=4672</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A visualisation of a proposed open-air underwater museum off Syria’s Mediterranean coast, presented during the Syria Travel Show in Damascus.  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Victoria Hazou / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/01/first-phase-of-abu-dhabis-dh28bn-mid-island-parkway-set-for-completion-in-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T11:52:28.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BB35JKNHLVAFPMTOMFG3LBDQKE.jpg?auth=303f1697fca024cf0b2626ee064007919ef06251a1369430a60556e9283aa950&amp;smart=true&amp;width=853&amp;height=480</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A section of the Mid-Island Parkway project under construction. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/01/eurazeo-opens-office-in-adgm-to-bolster-its-presence-in-the-region/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T11:38:17.552Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A6KPDXSLPVHWLFQ6VWYWQPQPRU.jpg?auth=84a803d6c02045f1a4a5e3322fe84f06ece19dc962e8476a5a7105c1df11c961&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6827&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ADGM at Al Maryah Island. The financial centre has continued to attract global institutions despite the Iran war. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/10/01/anand-gopals-book-on-syrian-revolution-shortlisted-for-baillie-gifford-prize/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T11:38:16.369Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5QDLLMQO7ZETXLN4HLA65ZBFJ4.jpg?auth=eab4233e6043e57f303ed0fcc57d6347fcd0522a5890d9dc05ef759819ff4e8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5760&amp;height=3840</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anand Gopal's book follows six people in the city of Manbij during the Syrian civil war. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/puzzles/wordrow/2026/10/01/wordrow-wordle-online-games-puzzles/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T11:37:40.315Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BLMGW4OIS5EZ3O6AXVFJCC4TT4.jpg?auth=7a661baf3f4439daaec48776b3667109c800c403ed1584051c1d997d38c3b4cc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1594&amp;height=894</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Puzzles for Spotlight]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/01/israel-claims-it-warned-uk-over-iran-backed-plot-at-raf-fairford/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T11:24:50.692Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ACG7RD3JMF3GPKYK3UDBJKTZYQ.jpg?auth=7921a588d23f30ce0675507cfbf1d1056aecc292bcd2ef6ef81ce61908bf75dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2192&amp;height=1456</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A US bomber departs RAF Fairford. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/01/take-a-seat-how-jalsa-is-giving-abu-dhabis-emerging-artists-a-stage/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T11:04:10.109Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FS746XAJZVESZNHBXVERQTFS7E.JPG?auth=c1fe3893bba17e176c111c846fb3752ff244cb793e723485d1522fe95401fc8b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4378&amp;height=2462</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emirati singer Abdullah Al Shamsi performs under the stage name NotSoHuman. Photo: Harmony Abu Dhabi]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/01/england-and-al-ahli-footballer-ivan-toney-denies-nightclub-assault/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T10:32:12.06Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DPMJGBSSGNV24YZL3NXXL76JNE.jpg?auth=ab83e93261bfe972b0c82a553af7716487a657ec08ca1f2a1368f0b01083e340&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5266&amp;height=3393</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ivan Toney arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court where he denied a charge of assault. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/wellbeing/2026/10/01/sunscreen-checking-mirrors-and-nerve-calming-pendants-a-guide-to-wellness-tech/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-01T10:26:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DM4EFUZ3H5H4BDLVDCBF52G4NI.jpg?auth=d654001858d50383cb44ff697a96dbc31c726b9842eb958019106f439a751ace&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3240&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[From sleep tracking to skincare, wellness tech is finding a place in our daily routines. Photo: Oura]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>