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EPA / AARON SCHWARTZ  /  POOL]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/26/uk-oil-and-gas-has-long-term-future-if-government-backs-industry/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T08:50:54.488Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4E66N37D46ECU3DLPHCTLDOUBM.jpg?auth=af1da0142c6e4b6dfdfa12eeee43711470836ecfe6b78ea08c9da67f9bc22f0e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3440&amp;height=2176</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A redundant oil platform moored in the Firth of Forth, Scotland. PA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/05/26/saudi-authorities-urge-pilgrims-to-stay-in-during-peak-sun-hours-on-most-sacred-day-of-hajj/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T08:38:43.21Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/J7AZZG7AMY7XNHS42TSY5URIKE.jpg?auth=3cc98d6fb225e93197fc0c83b4b7c99f1f0960949990cca04bc291f0da587637&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Huge numbers of Muslims have headed to pray on Mount Arafat, where the Prophet Mohammed is believed to have delivered his last sermon. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/05/26/how-hassan-sharif-opened-one-dubai-gallerys-eyes-to-emirati-art/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T08:33:38.735Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/7BJ53MKZ5ZBKXESSWZ2WO3RF7A.JPG?auth=18d07b34af5db930ba8b761fb3ea3a65a832e47bf3fd7882e5c03016273a8bbd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hassan Sharif and Isabelle de Caters at Sharif's studio in Al Barsha in 2015. 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Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/05/26/analysts-divided-on-oils-next-move-after-latest-us-strikes-in-iran/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T07:57:53.485Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5JAWKZTFTFE4NKVAC6CYSJ4J3Y.jpg?auth=e099139ef404f361378db1fa49575ffe8eae47f5bb8d80d372ed4ce8ec6410d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5424&amp;height=3051</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Vessels anchored near Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, on Monday. The Iran war led oil prices to spike on supply concerns from the Middle East producers and the near closure of the strait. 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Pawan Singh / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/26/us-strikes-iranian-missile-sites-as-mediators-press-ahead-with-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T06:58:02.548Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A2IXLDNRJBBJDEZUHQI5YYQK5A.jpg?auth=8e4554bf71a97576511a87c0527e801302d87a0df4b66a67fe955b17e0e279c9&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A US fighter jet prepares to take off from the USS Tripoli on Friday. Photo: Centcom]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/26/pep-guardiola-michael-jordan-noel-gallagher-and-former-players-pay-tribute-to-departing-man-city-boss/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T06:40:18.637Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3UOKRHSAW5DBNKZ5WKBFHIVAMA?auth=3283d1d2390e54ad1a9b7c988bc0ee9d9c406f9b5be4d819fc016cf502c1908a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2107&amp;height=1580</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[PABESTManchester City manager Pep Guardiola (left) and Noel Gallagher during The After Party at Co-op Live after a parade in Manchester to celebrate the achievements of the Manchester City men's and women's teams this season.Picture date: Monday May 25, 2026. PA Photo. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/26/iran-moves-world-cup-base-to-mexico-and-wants-guarantees-on-visas-and-security/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T05:27:40.51Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OQPJODYXZ5GE3AKLIDWDZLIPFQ?auth=e4479cd80f4e4a8a65ff36ca6426be6af7dc3a0c888e86b79d5fa320421a993d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3854&amp;height=2168</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran's players training in Antalya, Turkey, as they prepare for the World Cup. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/05/26/us-launches-self-defence-strikes-iran-set-to-restore-internet-and-uae-hotels-predict-staycation-surge/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T05:20:39.084Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5SGY535LXFCMHJCDGODKMP7W5E.jpg?auth=fa4100664a7165d11152f5ace358d544f395b46252eb898a64965a31c74f4765&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1200&amp;height=800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US forces have launched strikes on southern Iran. Photo: Centcom]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/05/26/king-abdullah-and-queen-rania-joined-by-family-for-jordans-80th-independence-day-celebrations/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T05:11:30.274Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ASTMOHR3ZJGJBFMV6HMY2YPIFY.jpg?auth=5ff49799eb934e8fc733dbde817ea517d95ab79849ee5d3edf4890b3427c7947&amp;smart=true&amp;width=814&amp;height=458</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan pose at celebrations to mark the country's 80th Independence Day. Queen Rania / Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/05/26/marta-kostyuk-coping-with-ukraine-war-emotions-and-french-open-expectations/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T04:28:43.629Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MDDPXV45CBFIJMSYCMJ4QB4OAU?auth=b98967aa83577952d64e0f59bf967941d3d4862ebbbe74c318013a8b40422f04&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2603&amp;height=1952</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine hits a backhand during her first round match against Oksana Selekhmeteva at the French Open. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/26/etihad-rail-staff-uniform/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T04:26:17.589Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZXGRZ6X3OZBJNDUQRI47VDZXEM.jpg?auth=4041adfcd6dc60ae41a1ea5a55d699d6a73c80d1ca45ff8eb8d11e7912b6a0e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4872&amp;height=3248</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Etihad Rail passenger service will start this year, with the first trains linking Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah. Photo: Etihad Rail]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/26/paper-tiger-nato-still-has-teeth-even-if-trump-cant-see-them/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UTUX2XJU7PUPE47EPA4QYXEFXA.jpg?auth=2101a681829f7adfa34105665c4c8b7cb698f994926ce2372dddf5095fce7a4f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8000&amp;height=5333</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A French military exercise in May tested capabilities central to Nato's rapid-reaction plans. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/05/26/are-gujarat-titans-favourites-to-win-ipl-2026-title/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T03:29:00.258Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EBQPXLMLUBBKZGQHURBC7DCAGI?auth=6fa42bdfd9beb146166c2449d73bfc008bc1a598d5cd4737be06511f6a061616&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2184&amp;height=1229</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Gujarat Titans have qualified for the IPL play-offs four times in five seasons. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/26/psg-v-arsenal-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-uefa-champions-league-final/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T03:11:48.338Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/BAWGBBDRRVFGLGWXLT2MZXUERE.jpg?auth=72089d6c2593604f7c8c07c21cf9136e9bd22a1ef22092f3155aebd0a824e380&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, left, and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka. EPA, Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/property/2026/05/26/uae-construction-sector-pivoting-from-real-estate-to-infrastructure-focus/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T5UN3SHTGNC2HDHCQQ2KMZAEFU.jpg?auth=d9d99d0c91e13f7fcd37f1361aa65525b86afa8b32a6e6d198253b1b330eadf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5461</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Construction has been continuing steadily on projects in the UAE despite the Iran war. Antonie Robertson / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/05/26/uae-heritage-architecture-culture/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PTN2HAODUZHS4F7V5DE3KOIDRQ.jpg?auth=81c5a601af09af83b71019a7a6794e068c12629a00118ae14e8f92d5fe946e56&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5568&amp;height=3706</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Jumeirah Archaeological Site in the heart of Dubai includes the remains of an ancient settlement dating back to the Abbasid period. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/26/why-uae-residents-are-jetting-off-on-eid-travels-despite-sky-high-flight-costs/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T02:00:01Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XITB2KGYEFDRPB5HN2AEUN56LM.jpg?auth=4b1ae982a7e2b61f9a85f7cd4b14a728b3845e54b18db315a3574c19df822202&amp;smart=true&amp;width=590&amp;height=332</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Karan Mehrotra, pictured with his wife, is sticking to his travel plans after a recent trip to Armenia was cancelled due to the Iran war. Photo: Karan Mehrotra]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/26/high-prices-and-sacrifices-egyptians-cut-back-on-eid-al-adha-sheep-slaughter-this-year/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T02:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KOX45EPW7SM6XTTOJPFGZPMQFE.jpg?auth=82a673685eadfc73330a589c92f8ad59d6ad5f6559ab01a92cda4455c59de10e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3514</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Cattle traders and customers crowd the Al Manashi livestock market on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt, ahead of Eid Al Adha. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/2026/05/26/at-home-with-robin-uthappa-indian-cricketer-on-family-life-moving-to-dubai-and-his-mental-health-journey/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-26T01:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JE4KGDAJRRCBHM7KZHRBDNK3K4.jpg?auth=4f0b4b26dac44e686cc3ceb5497ad78d2d28fcecb9fb2467aa3000e0ca4f2e92&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Robin Uthappa moved to Dubai in 2023, initially staying in Dubailand before moving to a three-storey villa in Al Barsha. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/05/25/iran-middle-east-us-hormuz/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T20:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/QYFCFNNOQNGIVPZ6LSUPKWQXLI.jpeg?auth=95d35487c438d1ee6826453335f3c83d500a6855f4c556d0bd5f488f01721c5c&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/news/mena/2026/05/25/hezbollah-lifts-heat-on-lebanese-government-on-anniversary-of-israeli-withdrawal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T18:51:33.453Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VA5HQLRJ5CFMFKYYFDRPLI62SE.jpg?auth=edefffb349ce2dd27603b1f5f8a63d14f1e0eec4ac486617ec7b155a3362339b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Supporters of Lebanon's Hezbollah commemorate Israel’s withdrawal from southern Lebanon in 2000, in the southern suburbs of Beirut on May 25.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/25/city-paint-manchester-blue-during-grand-trophy-parade/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T17:41:19.416Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JJ5ES3Q4KDUAL6UBDCZFCPF7Y4.jpg?auth=0ecd2aae64f743dce7a46d35fb602da207409dd821f89e2ef7102901feffd414&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Players of Manchester City take part in an open-top bus parade in Manchester, Britain, 25 May 2026.  Manchester City won the League Cup and FA Cup and Manchester City Women won the WSL in the 2025/2026 season.   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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/in-focus/2026/05/25/jumeirah-carlton-tower-blooms-in-collaborations-with-londons-creative-scene/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T15:20:56.418Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/C6RD4JF7QNH67KALMPLR66SBGU.jpg?auth=776d5f3619f521d4fc1c126d9f00a2e0cabee56b2432160c4a903f106063c3d2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5402&amp;height=3598</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Astrolabe installation by Chelsea in Bloom gold medallist Paul Thomas at Jumeirah Carlton Tower, London. Photo: Jumeirah]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/05/25/pope-leo-calls-for-tighter-ai-regulation-and-warns-autonomous-weapons-now-impossible-to-govern/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T14:32:43.213Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UMH5VFESKIHBJ75LXL2IBVUB4M.jpg?auth=2e07f5b917abb823cc916b7b031e9c1e07310f548cffeb41e6f87f1b98cddbd7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8256&amp;height=5504</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first encyclical, titled Magnifica Humanitas, focused on the rise of artificial intelligence, at The Vatican. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/05/25/nigel-farage-warns-elon-musk-against-splitting-uk-right-wing/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T14:26:08.746Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JK4RMP7NVJXOSZL7UU6XNQM75A.jpg?auth=d74e7fb82b645eb2142e8cb87f4976b3632018169045ddd95f6461cc3c31debd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7086&amp;height=4726</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has said he has 'no idea' what Elon Musk aims to achieve by backing Restore Britain. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/25/israeli-opposition-leader-says-palestinian-peace-process-not-a-priority/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T14:18:17.624Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EGC76KPKFVQKDXA7T7OLPXPCIY.jpg?auth=727a29804cdea91fa6b8aa182d26030278f6b3e6c7a934de43c3e8aadd7014d6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid says a two-state solution is not high on his agenda. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/uae-eid-staycation-demand-offers-respite-for-hotels-as-iran-war-hits-tourism/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T13:29:27.118Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZWBNAY3EW6DAYX7R5S27G6NCEQ.jpg?auth=b7e4e40a3145c2807f3a290464ec875268535faf0cf6d0c8288d2d63f6453015&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1136</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE hotels are primed for an Eid rush this year as holiday-goers make late calls on plans. Photo: Rove Hotels]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/25/trump-links-abraham-accords-to-iran-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:54:15.744Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KM2GT3ZVBAPKKTX7AKZHUYA2DM.jpg?auth=cec4550a9f65b8986875bf0029fcb4e87792c071b9f43ba5640bc3283d670754&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2754&amp;height=1872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump, right, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/25/iran-demands-service-fees-for-vessels-in-hormuz-ahead-of-potential-us-deal/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:36:47.03Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NPE7AKUHTCBCYCJYTO45DZ3ZLY.jpg?auth=1c2ea8aa16a2579d8b963636bcfe6229eef426088f6bcfd061cf343faec30b98&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4597&amp;height=3065</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The international community has warned against imposing transit fees on vessels in the strait. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/president-sheikh-mohamed-shares-eid-al-adha-greetings-with-sultan-of-oman/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:35:17.879Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6BUEEHOSRRH7HC4N5GUCHPIJ6M.jpg?auth=704b33870cfceb706ad338fcc39371fc7def203b9af45ee831d791fd5d1d256c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed with Sultan Haitham of Oman. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/sheikh-khaled-approves-dh154bn-housing-support-for-abu-dhabi-citizens/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:07:08.717Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F53SDVUHKJDVJNIMAAPL4VPOOE.jpeg?auth=bb767ab5a3bbc85c1b3fb207b2d18bb9609699a7e3718a88637d8211d9eb60a0&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8640&amp;height=5760</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has approved a Dh1.54 billion housing support package for citizens under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/05/25/trump-truth-social-thank-you-for-your-attention-to-this-matter/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T12:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/L34ML6MWRJGBDPI3RILW45KEIM?auth=987727f45f8bc79d952e4074f850c369467e611dd5bf63a431df98440d6bc6ad&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4273&amp;height=2403</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[US President Donald Trump hasn't been shy about using the phrase, 'thank you for your attention to this matter' as a way to end his various social media posts. (EPA)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/2026/05/25/philippines-rescuers-racing-against-time-a-day-after-deadly-building-collapse/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T11:49:04.714Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RRKUT35IWXP5MB7ACJV7ZVQNPU.jpg?auth=460a6614033d2cbb11d07021dd6e79d6a4dc4c4837dd5f460f60e0e9a817da1d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6192&amp;height=4128</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The precarious rescue mission continues in Angeles, the Philippines, a day after the building under construction collapsed. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/uae-police-issue-eid-al-adha-warning-over-illegal-fireworks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T11:23:50.3Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KZATXEHOVEZ5U62HEAQRSQZV7M.jpg?auth=5afcdf8dfe66e0b22f5b8fe0e4916ce93897eba2b2a30aa3bb4eb7b38097d26d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=683</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Police in Abu Dhabi and Dubai have warned against the illegal use of fireworks during Eid Al Adha. Photo: The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/05/25/the-uae-is-built-for-permanence-and-patient-capital-should-act-accordingly/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T10:57:19.682Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MBNGYX7HOBHFRDFS6LDVRE4Y4Y.jpg?auth=4abb9e9bd951a483b543be17f2c0811bb33b9cf6f3775da1b76bb44614e85fbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6459&amp;height=4306</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) at Al Maryah Island. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/05/25/more-than-15-million-pilgrims-gather-for-hajj-amid-push-for-peace-in-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T10:45:57.327Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UM3CN7EQBJHRBKNUX3ZFTJQY7A.jpg?auth=7b6c44ae86bd67f1aeff5f2269b8ac20e94e484421e40503c6fb44436b71bd3e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7017&amp;height=4680</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hajj pilgrims pray around the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/05/25/sultan-sooud-al-qassemi-on-art-what-a-1939-lebanese-painting-reveals-about-peace-and-leadership-today/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T09:59:27.256Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/UBCNYHMMGZCXNGY6WBJMYK4PM4.jpg?auth=20449b562444d0511971ebc9b0ecaf2d624fe5186b272c17f9ea0ad9a91cb5cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4497&amp;height=2529</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese illustrator and writer Blanche Daoud Ammoun (1912–2011) draws deeply on Levantine history and Phoenician heritage in her artistic work. Photo: Barjeel Art Foundation]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/05/25/dozens-freed-from-jail-in-dubai-to-mark-eid-al-adha-as-charity-pays-dh35m-in-outstanding-fees/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T08:55:44.977Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/P3Q4PNDTQBFHDCK6UGQQ4EA3N4.jpg?auth=02aa4d9fa2dbe4844c2ec48a562440c272d69ea75f82c433bc65c565a40b33fe&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3998&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Eid Reunion initiative is led by Dubai's Rental Dispute Centre and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Charitable Establishment. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/05/25/ghalibaf-re-elected-as-irans-parliament-speaker-as-tensions-rise-over-us-talks/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T08:27:34.421Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DF7TM36XZSDJ2F7BJBUTOQLKSY.jpg?auth=d4e1ba7653a2a450f51f696fba5fca8e0191db57ccd24bfb101870ccee4fe765&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2334&amp;height=1556</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf is a former commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and mayor of Tehran. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/05/25/fifa-world-cup-match-time-schedule-guide/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T06:49:30.715Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/VTPZHZUPFPYUWG2WY7OMIRVEZE.jpg?auth=1a9a0b04a021e5a4890232ca3eff6fcfdd5592b6d50cdf964eff35c8ade7cb55&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi and Argentina are defending champions. 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Queen Rania / Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/05/25/emirates-and-etihad-urge-early-airport-arrivals-ahead-of-eid-al-adha/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T05:57:12.029Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LTF6X5ZZSND3HOKDW2DF3JRXTA.jpg?auth=e4075dfd79279a31b1755b1fb9ef7fd9c41bb98ccb84e51c26b09494c578326e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Passengers travelling from Dubai International Airport are being asked to arrive three hours before departure. Photo: DXB]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/05/25/french-open-talking-points-jannik-sinner-looks-untouchable-and-alexandra-eala-to-put-friendships-aside/</loc><lastmod>2026-05-25T05:51:02.611Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MRJKMKLUDBFJLABCCAE4AT2YOA?auth=162362ce767057c6b09a16767598fe6c01eed7362ab3ff530a3d92e950c8b993&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5493&amp;height=3090</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jannik Sinner has won all three of this year's Masters 1000 titles leading up to the French Open. 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