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Six orangutans, including two nursing infants, were saved from fires ravaging the Indonesian part of Borneo island in the past week, bringing the total to 15 in a month, the government and rescuers said.  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The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/09/11/dubai-resident-plans-epic-gcc-run-from-kuwait-to-oman/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3CZ2GOCQ2RHVVFZMYL5AIGITPQ.jpg?auth=b36ea704886769d244ca56db42284acacd9f4f9e77118a16e4c345708323724c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1865&amp;height=1399</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Michael Logue during his Project 7Emirates earlier in 2026. 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Apple TV]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/11/cuba-healthcare-hospitals-fuel/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T18:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OMOA6HXESU4FJDDW4ESGYO56LI.jpg?auth=d6657ecea65706b1232903ee524f5ee3fbbb0d7b0e1c37670a674bfcdadcef89&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5628&amp;height=3532</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The intensive care unit at the Juan Manuel Marques Pediatric Hospital in Havana, Cuba. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/abu-dhabi-firms-announce-deals-in-germany-that-could-generate-more-than-5-billion-of-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T17:19:25.333Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WPKNCMNQJZA5DKN7PE2PV37QAY.jpg?auth=a17beab2e1e9145aaeade048f128395ab5084806c55c32b30306c29c0b2eef00&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, said the UAE and Germany are building on decades of partnership. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/dxb-dubai-airports-paul-griffiths-dwc-plans/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T16:18:56.046Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WT3VO6YEBRE6FBV23ONZXDDDS4.jpg?auth=a2415912eaec715f09903c3331af7c8a292aa26ec55ad9c65a3d0045af35f340&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Terminal 3 at Dubai Airport. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/11/fertiglobe-and-german-firms-to-explore-collaboration-on-ammonia-supply-chain/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T16:06:03.218Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZAIFO2N76VCDVLG62CM7VQQ65I.jpg?auth=27e99e51a65f43c4809eb8d7af16e551eda5ed3d4cb1b47d66c663ed44bf86c5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=569</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fertiglobe, the world’s largest seaborne exporter of urea and ammonia, is boosting collaboration with German companies. Photo: Fertiglobe]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/09/11/after-south-africa-v-new-zealand-in-usa-what-about-playing-a-major-rugby-test-in-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T16:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MRSX7JCMZNE7PBNJ7OVROFKH5I?auth=6c7a578aa558d732a5a8c58d01b1524b8582677492586f4211b7411bd4ca97f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4059&amp;height=2283</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New Zealand’s Ardie Savea scores against South Africa during the 'Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Tour' at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, September 5, 2026. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/11/talks-with-israel-unlikely-to-take-place-next-week-says-lebanese-official-source/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T15:52:00.939Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JVSZZ57Y352MQ3XSOQFAKVQBXE.jpg?auth=fdc68b94a2e6fae27eb3005d515f1a2137f0a9376690579b96c6f27d39121365&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mourners carry the coffins of people killed in an Israeli air strike in Kfar Rumman, Lebanon. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/09/11/brics-leaders-arrive-for-summit-in-india-focused-on-energy-trade-and-co-operation/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T15:27:33.191Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YL4A2ZEROZBJXNP52OPOV5F5HU.jpg?auth=5f9f2513e9826218f3cf58ce976d6d07eace8c9b5a0786714b621d52917f68fd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7220&amp;height=4813</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrives for the 18th Brics Summit in New Delhi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/president-sheikh-mohamed-meets-emiratis-studying-in-germany-during-state-visit/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T15:01:45.435Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FKZ623PQNRE6FKOX4UKHNMAK3I.jpg?auth=fc9d2272958b12866a31a7ac9b301f6f27da0baaec68afb1a3beef36d594e59e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed meets Emiratis studying at German universities. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/09/11/germany-charges-hamas-gun-plot-suspects/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T14:46:01.986Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4NKWP7OFG5HGHMCPUUQCADZATA.jpeg?auth=5794d152d967e35e16356de8d76aac688c0049747c1b16034ff5d57290d99346&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1438&amp;height=809</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A defendant in a previous Hamas trial in Germany. 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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/uaes-40-billion-investment-is-a-powerful-gesture-says-german-chancellor-friedrich-merz/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T13:15:58.713Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CKVVXCHKRQBW5UYEDTXPCZG7MI.jpg?auth=6ec318a600ccd62e9e5ed3e2c2c8f3f81cc9b7cc62077516b90353dd85e4ce2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/09/11/middle-east-film-and-comic-con-abu-dhabi-location-tickets-guests-timing-price/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T13:14:26.069Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VGFYWLLGOREL5KDHJ47EMYRONE.jpg?auth=6102f2d11b1b5d41f5f6c0493df8d462befd2065d51ce04db18aabf44105a88c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5480&amp;height=3653</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[MEFCC brings together independent retailers, artists and collectors alongside its celebrity panels and pop culture attractions at Adnec Centre. 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]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/newsletters/the-editors-briefing/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T13:09:06.027Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CLVLB55XKZESRNYDSCHXCBG5CY.jpg?auth=2243613dadeabcfca6cee67917941c4f75477b7755add06f57b8ad8c823e1afa&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1134&amp;height=1134</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[editors briefing promo]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/09/11/dubai-will-come-back-atm-2026-focuses-on-tourism-recovery-backed-by-events-and-repeat-visitors/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T13:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YQLJ5L3OCFFQXPBWCVCQDVL3PM.jpg?auth=77ebbdeb4e3889ad03aa6ddc9a34b511e08f2bdab4187b3f61c3074d0a45a2dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai's tourism strategy is focused on long-term growth rather than short-term volatility. Seen here, tourists at the city's Spice Souq. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/11/guardians-of-the-energy-markets-gather-in-bangkok/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X65OWH4WZZHZTEXPRDPRGYCPTM.jpg?auth=70a805488bd01a1487384fbcf91c0959a55c3b7e6e06832452597a7a03d902a9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6452&amp;height=4303</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sir Tony Blair will be appearing on stage at the Gastech Gala Dinner in Bangkok. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/11/homeowners-to-get-six-months-to-challenge-uks-new-2-million-mansion-tax/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T11:32:06.129Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/23OXW6R2LRHGPKM4ID5LBC7OW4.jpg?auth=eec8878ff6f2d70f72539dba068f420d5ac77b7fae18d3787d619c561b2ffd16&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2670</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Homes in London's Notting Hill. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/sheikh-hamdan-visits-aster-pharmacys-distribution-centre-in-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T10:40:51.501Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RJQBWYC7WVG3ZL7KYMD6I647BA.jpg?auth=1b73439cb2bea8cae27ca5436f9e3db82a5706c8ee6dbe83b430c693d90e96a7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1366</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan visits Aster Pharmacy’s distribution centre, which covers 145,000-square feet, in Dubai. Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/09/11/new-direct-flight-routes-launching-from-the-uae-in-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T10:15:50.611Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/J3272DKSQZCNTMMBYY53B66EFA.jpg?auth=40d6219ed4401534d41a51cfaa18a57590e0e343ab6e48bb3f0521273e90332e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1240&amp;height=800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city, sits where the Gota River meets the sea. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/10/911-25th-anniversary-new-york/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T09:31:26.898Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OGB6KE2Z6RB6RJWXJHOJBPFCWY.JPG?auth=a40ff6c3d1babd1d5294bf5e23bb341086f3473d98bb35b9c6c22ea14ef402b8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1454</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A New York City fireman calls for more rescue workers to make their way into the rubble of the World Trade Centre
on September 15, 2001.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/the-ties-that-bind-us-an-emirati-german-love-story-spanning-two-generations-and-four-decades/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T09:13:38.364Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UPSSVJHVQBATDCD4L5HIBZUBRU.jpg?auth=d6e143e07e8badecf9bcf5a4d9fc40eae0efe56bdd3be984470374614c2a28de&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1362&amp;height=1155</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Khalifa  Al Abri and his wife Karin met in Germany in 1987. Photo: Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/11/pakistan-and-iran-discuss-de-escalation-and-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-arabia/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T09:11:24.256Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4VA4GH57TM2ULBHYW43BYHVZDA.jpg?auth=3b896e6ee2c5463815bde7cd9c05ae5b08a0c796f68cc004b17300824360f342&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3095</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Attacks on shipping have intensified near the Strait of Hormuz in recent days. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/11/houthis-seize-yemens-entire-western-coast-and-strategic-red-sea-islands/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T09:02:53.216Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/N6B23DG4WQEMGBYE46RYZSIBIM.jpg?auth=76ac033a28c914d2394e97c8d0a2b09edc0fdcc6c62e3dee769eff713808f844&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4488&amp;height=2895</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Graffiti in Sanaa, Yemen, shows a Houthi fighter stopping an Israeli ship. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/11/live-iran-us-war-houthis-yemen/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T09:00:40.437Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/65WH2IF6HBDIJFKQ5BTKF7R5E4.jpg?auth=b7c41af723ce65a3cbae2425e1c03fecfe12f9088e0ebb07dd82d84d91f6dbdc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2483&amp;height=1397</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fighters loyal to the Houthi authorities, march during a rally to recruit more fighters, in Sanaa on September 10, 2026. The country relapsed into war in July after years of calm, drawn into the regional conflict triggered by the US-Israeli offensive against Iran that began at the end of February. 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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/sharjah-declares-three-days-of-mourning-after-deputy-rulers-brother-dies/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T08:44:52.344Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IA2QLQOYTBHIHJ6NOJR3JNJRCQ.jpg?auth=ce6439f735f515f5c2945b119a5970fa0b3c1e986cba3460fe9653839e37e6af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2402&amp;height=1351</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Mohammed bin Salim Al Qasimi will be laid to rest at Al Jubail cemetery. Photo: Sharjah Media]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/09/11/uae-guide-museum-gallery-exhibitions-to-see-abu-dhabi-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T08:44:03.345Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PBVMED6VTNGVLPGMUUMKUX5E44.jpg?auth=26c8e0e770ca1bbf82fc4d4a9377b88ef65ed788527312fff56c3c544fd6b93d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artist Ismail Al Rifai's landscapes at Unseen Script draw on familiar roads and routes travelled repeatedly as part of everyday life. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/11/adviser-to-uae-president-says-uae-and-germany-can-help-shape-future-economy/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T08:16:14.955Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BX5IIBC45REI5O33D2XUX3DZZY.jpg?auth=613c25b302a542c17c72e786568e579feb58b8186b5f5012b0ebf74b09456c0f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1066</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Faisal Al Bannai, Adviser to the UAE President for Strategic Research and Advanced Technology Affairs, reflects on the future of UAE-Germany relations. Photo: UAE Government]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/09/11/chinas-belt-and-road-expects-no-friction-with-india-led-trade-corridor/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T08:09:12.276Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VTN7DLSBNRF5FKF5IELTTS7R74.jpg?auth=58b91c4f14b77397d3121262d31c0bcac85c66fe35546a1f7823f11ab4517de9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2766&amp;height=2033</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Nicholas Ho, commissioner of the China-led Belt and Road, at the initiative's summit in Hong Kong. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/11/from-sharjah-watercolours-to-a-berlin-studio-artist-nadia-kaabi-linke-on-her-beautiful-uae-memories/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T07:35:14.863Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JWZXZL6P35FRZPQ2BIR5SHZF3U.jpg?auth=933875bb6db5ac96bd61bc5775fec39a901d505fb09298a08da444a99e631532&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2252</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Artist Nadia Kaabi-Linke at her studio in Berlin.  Tim Stickings / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/09/11/stephanie-atala-actress-crystal-privileges-prada-collection/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T07:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/726ZMOFEPBE4HFNBZPVARGAOYE.jpg?auth=ccbf1a4621b80c381b53ea64103de669dfff2be70c80ddb859b0ea1ec82b3476&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5824&amp;height=3276</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[
]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/09/11/uae-germany-investment-deepens-ai-used-in-houthi-weapons-projects-and-brics-summit-to-start/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T07:00:36.005Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4QXHQKJLZNFZRA3AZN4LFUEHNM.jpg?auth=e438838f3562fabd8e2d8ce43be80acb1f82774bc4029cd8a4894712b62a8e62&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2801</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with Friedrich Merz, Chancellor of Germany, at the Federal Chancellery in Berlin. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/11/londons-mortgage-market-opens-up-to-gulf-buyers/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T06:42:18.935Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5IZF2C2RZNF7JHMTBNXBEWZOK4.jpg?auth=979c39c36c6c30e730f0fb9887f27fdc9428c26317083c886150360a84a0069f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Buying a London property via a mortgage has become a realistic proposition, research suggests. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/09/11/the-paper-season-two-osn/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T06:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BYPXINT6OBEQ5HD7Y7RLPDQ7QY.jpg?auth=e7f67a75d4edd783046048ff576808803fbbbd1eb81fe589228df9e9128402ac&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7798&amp;height=5199</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[THE PAPER -- Episode 207 -- Pictured: (l-r) Ramona Young as Nicole, Oscar Nuñez as Oscar Martinez, Domhnall Gleeson as Ned, Alex Edelman as Adam -- (Photo by: John P. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/feedback/2026/09/11/mercator-or-equal-earth-maps-it-doesnt-matter-schoolchildren-should-see-them-all/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VJ43OJ7VR5E2XLDAZT4L4RPUHQ.jpg?auth=5210cedbfd040b08ca261ef29b25828f369e5d0b2c1645af39d00a40110c72af&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7200&amp;height=4579</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The detailed political world map in Mercator projection. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/09/11/uae-germany-visit-middle-east-europe-politics-diplomacy-economy/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T75LPQKMRBA7VJWRC25CK3QN3Y.jpg?auth=ba38864151d44d722fbc295556150d199086ae7ae459ac785d5f353c20000dab&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s state visit to Europe’s largest economy this week has highlighted the two nations' relationship. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/11/haaland-or-mbappe-who-has-the-best-chance-of-breaking-ronaldos-champions-league-goals-record/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QFMBRIFA75A47II3PMBSS26YXA.jpg?auth=358a6ed979c19ce25c4a7403de33822598f14d6bee74537df82a6aff70769b42&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Erling Haaland, left, and Kylian Mbappe were both on target in the Champions League this week. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/09/11/anne-claire-legendre-wants-regions-artists-to-have-greater-say-at-pariss-arab-world-institute/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-11T02:04:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z2E6LCKMFNADVPMJO4DLWHRZTQ.jpg?auth=5a6944d0ab90da69c3c9a252eedfb98fd2e09895f3c5087617b7c9e9b61356a5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7488&amp;height=4994</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Anne-Claire Legendre was appointed president of the Arab World Institute in Paris this year. AFP
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EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/10/israel-says-south-lebanon-security-zone-complete-after-blowing-up-hezbollah-tunnels-at-ali-al-taher-ridge/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T19:26:24.996Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FXUOBUHNNJV5QK6OFUTVHU24DM.jpg?auth=f087bb58d6c21e5d0a2ad7cafc0ce9708351cf8f239d52b02201cfde6bbbad12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1900&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Video released by the Israeli army shows explosions on Ali Al Taher ridge in southern Lebanon. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/10/russia-and-china-oppose-push-to-reactivate-un-iran-sanctions-committee/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T18:56:33.948Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FIH4EXWR56RCEQFCEERUPJWXFY.jpg?auth=4c33c817d0689f168b7915732c1de696922d99bac05162179ea974679b53bf7e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The empty chair of Iran’s ambassador at the IAEA in Vienna. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/09/10/cristiano-ronaldos-al-ain-test-as-al-qadsiah-gatecrash-saudi-pro-league-title-race/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T18:03:26.184Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7GMORV4U3RGNZCLZCETAVSOSAY?auth=b2e59e6ca8b2bd9a09cc6b897687372780497b32c720a91fb1480ed8f8b2a803&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3733&amp;height=2100</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team's first goal against Abha. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/10/mediclinic-parkview-hospital-in-dubai-to-expand-with-dh420-million-investment/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T17:44:35.651Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4JKWFE6RBJBO5PDVZ76T7UNVHQ.jpg?auth=acd50255fd072a58f279e645eb675e9a5074fac75691aa13aa34aa1c077bf267&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1067</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mediclinic Parkview Hospital in Dubai is to receive a Dh420 million overhaul. Photo: Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/09/10/chemical-weapons-experts-demand-sudan-chlorine-attack-inquiry/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T17:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/V3MO4TT6D5FPFLUE2PNKDVFOBY.JPG?auth=21885e53728d952c69e4e79b8ebdfe4995606839839b69ea75d02b75d95cb57e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2560&amp;height=1786</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sudan Armed Forces leader Gen Abdel Fattah Al Burhan. His army has been accused of manufacturing and using illegal chlorine bombs. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/10/pakistan-pressing-us-and-iran-to-return-to-negotiating-table-amid-renewed-strikes-un-envoy-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T16:38:37.835Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ITHE5CFBAJBOBO4DEUZVK7UHSY.jpg?auth=02da0dc4d91453900465e6537dc1d435c2d8dc3a071346aaa4fc8f9b294d443a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan's ambassador UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad. Adla Massoud / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/10/uae-sheikh-khaled-brics-new-delhi/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T16:03:41.286Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I34QYGH6OVFSHI3WW4JJXLY4GM.jpg?auth=bfc3826c19c43bdc322ad907e03a73b003a57c0ebcf48337d704e2ac9646221f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will attend the Brics Summit in India. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/10/uae-to-invest-40-billion-euros-in-germany/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T15:58:48.038Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/CKVVXCHKRQBW5UYEDTXPCZG7MI.jpg?auth=6ec318a600ccd62e9e5ed3e2c2c8f3f81cc9b7cc62077516b90353dd85e4ce2b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/09/10/naza-review-israeli-testimonies-expose-machinery-of-killing-in-gaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T15:18:44.675Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JAN75BQLE3Z7F3SYJELPKSGCXE.jpg?auth=198b2ce83f0fd6a5ef3fc4c1cbf2df753ca5d4a6a4882d0270af17a9977a6a4b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2544&amp;height=1696</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor have made the documentary Naza. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/09/10/abu-dhabi-t10-revamp-takes-shape-with-uae-bulls-confirmed-for-2026-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T15:15:31.198Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P4DC45YCVZDV5FTSO5C6JLOLCI.jpg?auth=1a7e7a001e07f89a70aade26ea48951646a9e9716aa140d3840b556efe5b4d1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2400&amp;height=1601</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE Bulls won the 2025 Abu Dhabi T10 competition. Photo: Abu Dhabi T10]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/09/10/iphone-price-in-uae-duo-apple/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T14:54:44.59Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KW47JGP6K5ABTOBYQGEDZID2CA.jpg?auth=4f5631c0f0a8e76d2637ee154831a2ad8b062d821064d933be8e5c11063273b0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2666</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[New products were revealed at Apple headquarters in Cuperinto, California. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/09/10/oil-prices-hit-105-per-barrel-as-houthis-seize-key-red-sea-port/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T14:15:34.618Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LXOVSUY52XAQYQJRPDYTWA5WXU.jpg?auth=ef2df2f66cba6e06136d1c7d678a313583a99900479516c153f180cba12c5d4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3600&amp;height=2400</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Ships wait in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been effectively closed by Iran, sparking oil supply concerns. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/09/10/man-and-woman-arrested-in-london-on-suspicion-of-working-for-iranian-intelligence/</loc><lastmod>2026-09-10T14:13:20.741Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GEZ3ZZK56BFLLHLSZTTA6ADTOY.jpg?auth=c6178bbc9a328bf52757a2000707fe79f8adcb55071130f3bf1f461bdcad8938&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7205&amp;height=4803</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Iranian embassy in London. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>