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Photo: DP World]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/06/dubai-police-arrest-two-over-dh118m-phone-scams/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T12:26:15.134Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4ARUVEILONBU3CKIFK46QG64DU.jpg?auth=4498b5346020576092f7231347b7a3f3e1c5783ce0f0d5707f100b1705fdaa84&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4068&amp;height=2621</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dubai Police have arrested two people over a multi-million dirham phone fraud plot. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/06/abu-dhabi-unveils-hundreds-of-luxury-taxis-to-boost-airport-transport-links/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T12:18:05.124Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G47BBJFM2NB5NMWNP3GRTG4VXM.jpg?auth=ffc3fb7877abb3efa70df57db32028d6f4ed8aa2f814a624ed1d745d36304791&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1916&amp;height=1020</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi has expanded its taxi fleet to help strengthen transport links with Zayed International Airport. Photo: Abu Dhabi Mobility]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/06/uk-threatens-tit-for-tat-after-israel-rebuffs-plea-on-closure-of-jerusalem-consulate/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T12:17:23.345Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZZ66AKX6ZRG3DIYA7HKRB4XEEU.jpg?auth=6f658e08258e8a5118193ef87c60cb95d49a4c726245daefbdb02ceccee07264&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[King Abdullah II, right, received Jonathan Powell, the UK's National Security Adviser, at Al Husseiniya Palace last week, after Mr Powell's visit to Israel. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/06/iraqi-businessman-denied-entry-to-uk-blames-us-interrogation-nearly-20-years-ago/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T11:44:52.036Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/NY4CIBNSBZFDJGEJYIS5Z66CXA.jpg?auth=c1f84b3e552d2891c97d10a3a5a1b34debf4bd7cf32057e256bb453268d452ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3840&amp;height=2478</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iraqis detained by US forces at a camp in Baghdad in 2007. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/06/saudi-arabia-restores-east-west-pipeline-flows-to-58-million-bpd-energy-minister-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T11:40:01.425Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SHOERGAMX6TTMHMQ55CKGVKIWI.jpg?auth=df8323e93e8903db7fe847c59ccd4e3e00397014a801b375592f81fb5098be8d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3635&amp;height=2329</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy, called for more domestic supply chains throughout the Gulf. 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Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/06/iran-politician-files-impeachment-motion-against-araghchi-over-us-contacts/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T11:15:26.383Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SZKJ4RPTKCI5HP5KB2EACCWROQ.jpg?auth=3def3ecd4e75f077847609e0cb275b5fc24e1cb6707d662275a728357aabbb52&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, speaks to the media during the UN General Assembly in New York last month. 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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/06/uae-becomes-first-arab-nation-to-join-scientific-committee-on-antarctic-research/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T10:31:12.494Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JWF6ZUGDTFDO3INTXUT673UCSE.png?auth=318c959f884b9be2ab590f99b96baf0e49d6842954fe88bac4f10404eb7beaf1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6240&amp;height=4160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Hussain Khansaheb, an Emirati marine engineer, took part in an Antarctic expedition to help raise awareness about climate change in December. 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New York City expects about 130 heads of state and government to arrive to address the General Assembly starting Tuesday.    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Photo: Supplied]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/06/saudi-airports-attacked-as-yemens-west-coast-battle-intensifies/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T08:25:19.704Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T3VNVTMMS4AV462EL3JABXSOOY.jpg?auth=80eb7a6a1b2a69431aa7ea508d2d2078032a83d6ebdada88ed40810ba1397298&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4669&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yemeni fighters are shown in a TV broadcast. Battles between government forces and the Houthis have escalated. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/things-to-do/2026/10/06/dubai-ride-2026-guide-date-registration-bib-collection-and-more/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T08:24:41.11Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TMTVTCAQ6NHSVOJPBIAIAGGAG4.JPG?auth=a2a2e2a8608512366a856f6cf73731605e731e6bd37914877b58ca82513fad6e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4471&amp;height=3050</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More than 40,300 cyclists took part in Dubai Ride last year. Ruel Pableo for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/06/saudi-arabia-warns-against-filming-missile-interceptions-as-houthi-attacks-intensify/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T08:18:19.936Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/USWHMS7OIZBMJPQOU7SAF2ZHVQ.jpg?auth=b6896954e1d1e0ac50b03d97782811458d7bf778337b7933102ea5d581826cb8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yemeni government fighters have advanced against the Houthis. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/06/uae-weather-fog-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T08:07:22.983Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/I7UHTFPDQFCOJL3IFHQSZDCSAA.jpg?auth=bf1cefadbdd9bc7560347ca8268f61205cd4467db6ba86985aac1041ee2d6349&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5921&amp;height=3947</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Abu Dhabi Police reduce speed limits during bouts of bad weather, including fog, as a safety measure. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/10/06/uaes-e-revives-original-etisalat-branding-as-it-focuses-on-ai-growth/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T07:47:03.672Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5QLRJUZ6HZGSDFAG44TIP7HHHQ.jpg?auth=2dfdb21890942be9b12abe6c7e65eb0c3df8aa6a67a7dfc799f9a56f4e8cf969&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2520&amp;height=1417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Etisalat's new logo. The company says its name 'reflects our heritage, our strategy and our ambition for the AI era'. The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/06/saudi-arabia-to-legalise-status-of-yemenis-living-in-country-without-proper-authority/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T07:17:03.083Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HR3VKOVVO2XANUW5M23AID527I.jpg?auth=e317d7fc447169dfb16b2f99bd771f8181481524a6d868185cadee7dc4e36e30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Yemenis seeking to benefit from the measure must hold a valid Yemeni passport. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/10/06/why-jeffrey-archer-kept-coming-back-to-the-uae/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T07:08:59.574Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TFLWIFJVVGJJWRQDMM4EPC7524.jpg?auth=ac8ad9d0ac110df468a1ba83b2afd0272dc8565fdaf8d169af5b6de668c6d070&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=675</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jeffrey Archer was a regular at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature. Seen here in March 2017. Photo: Emirates Airline Festival of Literature]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/06/uae-cricketers-set-for-ilt20-earnings-hit-as-usas-milind-kumar-extends-odi-world-record/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T06:56:23.793Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/EBNCD5IC6NCQTIC7Q7C7NJBGZ4.jpg?auth=28beba25fec15bb08fe1e047b2584c8d13f991f85bee7cee0b2a896caaeaaeb3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE suffered yet another defeat in Cricket World Cup League Two. Photo: ICC

]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/10/06/yemeni-forces-secure-bab-al-mandeb-uae-jordan-launch-23bn-railway-and-eagle-hills-signs-syria-projects/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T05:43:55.939Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OTSO2HGARAQ4P4LVAU4V2Z7A74.jpg?auth=309b565f7440116bd2878fb0d09652ef3645aa1cf9e6d9e45bed7ee02df302e7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7465&amp;height=4977</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[This handout picture released by the Jordanian Royal Palace on October 5, 2026, shows Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (C-L) sitting next to Jordan's King Abdullah II during a foundation stone-laying ceremony for the Aqaba-Shidiya-Ma'an railway project in Aqaba.  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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/06/live-iran-war-yemen-houthis-latest/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T04:35:55.019Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MXE4Y2C5P32ODSWFDMB3TX4OHU.jpg?auth=2d5175017d964d78d27af82fe8a9f24eb72576cacf6dcecf0ea7caa0bb082605&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3798&amp;height=2146</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houthi military release drone footage of drone strikes on vehicles and troops on the south coast highway, near Al Bahiya, Lahij Governorate, Yemen in this screengrab obtained from a handout video released on October 5, 2026.   HOUTHI MILITARY MEDIA/Handout via REUTERS    THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY.  TEXT OVERLAY FROM SOURCE.  Verification lines: Road layout, rocks and bushes matched satellite imagery.  Coordinates: 12. 65578077638563, 43. 9138596967342.  Date could not be verified.  No older versions found posted online before October 5. ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/06/gulf-gcc-economies-manufacturing-industrial-revolution/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T04:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/T4SNX4VEPRAMLC3H52VNU5KRGU.jpg?auth=df037d3906bde5dcebb37f84816d2db8e4550ec2066be5ff2b24643d9bdb4e1b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5362&amp;height=3575</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Put Gulf countries' assets together and it becomes something fundamentally different. I call this the GCC Full Potential. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/06/lionel-messi-set-for-last-tango-with-argentina-as-cristiano-ronaldo-pouts-on-portugal-sidelines/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T03:44:14.256Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A34N4W63PJH3HCIVONQKUSAZSA.jpg?auth=722eb789317b66a2474127e4bb6dc1c3d451593fd7c57b8b65a0817576b965e5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4800&amp;height=2700</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Argentina's Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/combat-sports/2026/10/06/im-alex-who-still-fights-volkanovski-returns-to-abu-dhabi-as-ufc-champion-and-a-changed-man/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T03:02:12.391Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/D2R32NE4ABDHVGSE3UUXHOFG44.JPG?auth=d82b0c9791c50855f9d0e2d9bfeaf5a11b2310d22610bd4f384cbc60654a21ee&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4995&amp;height=3381</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC featherweight championship against Movsar Evloev at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/10/06/jeffrey-archer-bestselling-author-of-300-million-books-dies-aged-86/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T03:00:01.961Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JUSDG2V6XPGPPGXAIOFFTGXG3U.jpg?auth=a01043cebb4ffc25a835daa3550fbe99c7300bfbd02e5452a2bb1f332775d90b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2362&amp;height=1575</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[(FILES) British author and former MP Jeffrey Archer leaves St Paul's Cathedral at the end of British former prime minister Margaret Thatchers ceremonial funeral in central London on April 17, 2013.  The British author has died aged 86 his publisher announced on October 5, 2026.  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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/10/06/egypt-horn-of-africa-eritrea-somalia-sudan-summit-ethiopia/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WE3K6NS6KINUZBDYV6VIBHR5TQ.jpg?auth=e0e5236aa11253b45bfb8e67bcf11c183dd15ca4ca427f67722557d0103cae19&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3240&amp;height=2160</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Members of an Ethiopian pro-government force on patrol in Tigray's capital, Mekelle, on Sunday. Renewed conflict in Ethiopia risks entangling neighbouring countries. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/10/06/from-interstellar-to-project-hail-mary-eight-space-films-that-imagine-a-better-future/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T02:03:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WWI4J22CWF7NDZXQVCJR7R2JBA.jpg?auth=fd15b0ed2586590d219b35ef83c3f8815f760fe294d989db96d5dd6b4b6f2bf8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2048&amp;height=1494</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Interstellar follows astronauts searching for a new home as Earth becomes increasingly uninhabitable. Photo: Warner Bros Pictures]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/cartoon/2026/10/06/us-uk-fairford-security-bombers-air-base/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-06T00:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/KUFGV2VVDNF3XPMNK27NZW4W64.jpeg?auth=258b4d1e58e5b34a674c8105e957a178c691cc5d369936ee7c2750c7a5869897&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/future/technology/2026/10/06/envision-glasses-shut-down/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T21:52:22.402Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OPZ5BVG3DBEDNFYA4G54GGA2VI.jpeg?auth=7fa7d719a0532f5de6d51c20da5df80b867c6f58892291d4a082b3f85b491227&amp;smart=true&amp;width=582&amp;height=327</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE resident Khalfan bin Dhaher wears Envision's smart glasses to help him shop and run errands.  Khalfan bin Dhaher]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/05/polish-embassy-in-us-expresses-outrage-over-tucker-carlson-comments-on-second-world-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T19:56:42.139Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/U2CTET7XQAA6XD7M7DO2BPDWAU.jpg?auth=648f99f058fb283119a221b9c562b9b6d785e743aeb4fe5a64a45c96fac985f2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3471&amp;height=2314</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Political commentator Tucker Carlson attends US President Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/05/uae-among-global-leaders-in-ai-agent-adoption-analysis-shows/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T18:57:49.649Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/566YHV62B5BH5GHN5UQJPUL6DM.jpg?auth=a5e7e277543a75da50024dfb95101f9c020e4f722c5ca6ad43ba65d7a28c5b4e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5125&amp;height=3417</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[An IT specialist interacts with a large language model application.  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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/10/05/guggenheim-abu-dhabi-to-feature-frank-gehry-exhibition-in-opening-programme/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T18:18:58.444Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/HMRTZIGS3ZAGBKPQJHMYZTNNEU.jpg?auth=89b99e8c2c778d006b3ef10f11b6726ea4c3ea5caf14f0e30b87fe88815d5777&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5437&amp;height=3617</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Frank Gehry and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, toured the yet-to-open museum before the architect's death in 2025. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/05/dubais-golden-visa-scheme-rewards-outstanding-educators-on-world-teachers-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T17:53:57.561Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/X32CQYFJD5HYFN6GWYUZUSFBXM.jpeg?auth=967e4eea5396594f29d39ca896223943f6a360cd96ac1fc49df706da5e4e9469&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6572&amp;height=3697</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The golden visa scheme for teachers was launched under the directive of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed. Photo: UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/05/lebanese-army-to-hold-joint-drills-with-britain/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T17:50:32.13Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/F6CHDOXATWJEDUZRJPPYH3EUJE.jpg?auth=57f60fb48e4297c1eb95982e0d22e769ee3d786fbcb55cc8e6151dc5b832395a&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A key role is envisaged for the Lebanese army in maintaining peace with Israel.  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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/05/dubai-police-seize-more-than-400-e-scooters-and-e-bikes-in-road-safety-campaign/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T14:09:58.793Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6GCVE3EPEZGBFFZUNJV2NOYNLU.jpg?auth=f7448b478c1c12e71cc869a88a6becb7ee2adedf6216e7eaedac3cc3e0259cb5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=1200</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The campaign has resulted in the seizure of 50 e-bikes and 58 bicycles. Photo: Dubai Police]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/05/from-iranian-proxies-to-giants-brigades-whos-who-in-yemen-conflict/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T13:32:53.767Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/37PTH2NHV4QQYCW7V7V3755YWY.jpg?auth=7ec3e6fc756ce3064794618b59b671393a870b88f87e01a4d388a6f03daf93d1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4881&amp;height=3254</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Houthi forces occupy the capital Sanaa, forcing the Yemeni government to operate in exile from Aden. 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Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/05/fadel-chaker-to-hold-first-concert-in-14-years-at-riyadh-season/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T12:39:50.627Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6PLC52D63ZDGLCDI4D6UC57GE4.jpg?auth=54c3a057a78fafe6ed1af195524f8a2acf4287af21fddc423173113fb643fb74&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3500&amp;height=2313</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lebanese singer Fadel Chaker performs in Beirut in 2008, four years before withdrawing from mainstream music. 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Photo: Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/05/makkah-pact-countries-to-meet-in-riyadh-with-houthi-attacks-on-agenda/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T12:15:33.708Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FIIK5VKT5BHDNFIBDDZJSD35XI.jpg?auth=ce42e4da007e3f1ecda68c631bb0112d3a758c5724a8bb5db07e22c094377a30&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4096&amp;height=2049</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Representatives of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met in Riyadh to discuss their three-way defence pact. 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Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/05/spains-sanchez-calls-snap-election-after-housing-protests/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T10:04:50.236Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DOUJR3ZSFRAXJLVXWKPCSQZCBI?auth=0cde342cdaa57de62a7cbcb97c82a36a495c236ebecbf22e3bc45fccbedc305e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2000&amp;height=1125</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. His government has been confronted with nationwide demonstrations over housing costs. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/05/iranian-flights-land-in-iraqs-najaf-after-us-sanctions-exemption/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T09:47:47.059Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RYQ6W5TF3273QOBVH6RN7QYLQ4.jpg?auth=4564f06d506df7241427c8f30310650c9b72bfe3751807005939c475deef16cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6021&amp;height=4014</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Passengers disembark from a flight operated by Iranian carrier Caspian Airlines at Al Ashraf International Airport in Najaf, Iraq.  AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/travel/2026/10/06/flydubai-etihad-uae-israel-flights-dubai-tel-aviv/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T09:30:33.012Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PFLAMY4K2ZBZLBVENNVHDUIRQI.JPG?auth=7181bbc0ea72a505673b402f4bb7f0deca0822a1a2f5cf8895543bc627c5947c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5547&amp;height=3698</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Etihad Airways has increased the number of services between Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/10/05/hundreds-of-european-ex-ministers-urge-eu-sanctions-against-israeli-e1-settlement/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T09:26:42.991Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WAPCE3RQQUQNFAKN5G76VC75U4.jpg?auth=0bc7aabc24514ed83cda9c20523b1868f4edac513a6df6f131d71d35c89ec75e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5808&amp;height=3872</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Fires burn after Israeli soldiers fired tear gas at Palestinians as they harvested their olives, south of the Israeli-occupied city of Nablus. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/05/oil-prices-could-have-hit-200-a-barrel-if-not-for-east-west-pipeline-aramco-chief-says/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T09:26:33.943Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YEHZE7WOBPYNWFMXBHB44RXX24.jpg?auth=5f1ed044919b3d0b7f539cee0eee2c2f867a60cd5010152e4e363623152b7d99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Amin Nasser, chief executive of Saudi Aramco, said the company can reach its maximum ⁠sustainable production ​capacity of ⁠12 million bpd available ⁠within days. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/05/iran-oil-minister-resigns-amid-fuel-shortages-and-crude-export-pressure/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T08:36:06.947Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GDCYJLRTQE4ZBJSOPSMGUCMB4A.jpg?auth=26a6f1722a6282ff68e806c3b6cafd0841dc0d112b42d58001399e937097d144&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5149&amp;height=3432</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad has resigned for 'personal reasons'. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/05/sport-quiz-of-the-week-october-5-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T08:27:16.433Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RQPHLI7QINA5PF6V26BTENQ4MU.png?auth=90a5df0c05ed4374d0a302ea90002e3997edc383e09f13887afaa6b820d6a478&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2667&amp;height=1500</image:loc></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/economy/2026/10/05/non-oil-sectors-in-uae-and-saudi-arabia-maintain-strong-growth-trajectory-despite-iran-war/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T07:56:00.118Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TZVYEQ4OTJBOHGRJYKRL7PQVAQ.jpg?auth=9af5affa6b5b1e1ec591aabe6fd2fb524ea7d6bc24b236432d1d13a24c4c7fa7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4686&amp;height=3124</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Tourists at Dubai's Gold Souk. The UAE economy is bouncing back from the effects of the regional conflict. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/2026/10/05/uaes-golden-generation-shines-as-athletes-return-with-record-asian-games-haul/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T06:03:37.234Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4CPLXBT6NNGCVFMAHBUET6RHCA.jpg?auth=38e94b5d2c5f8e00f9fceea56c60a89e77c2eeb6340c52e22f74972eadd5b259&amp;smart=true&amp;width=756&amp;height=425</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Top row: Mariam Kareem, Kazbek Naguchev, Khaled Al Shehhi; bottom row: Balqees Al Hashmi, Sheikha Latifah bint Ahmed Al Maktoum and Sulaiman Abdulrahman. Reuters / Getty Images / WAM / UAEOC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/05/egypt-lose-south-africa-friendly-as-mohamed-salahs-absence-continues/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T05:58:18.771Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/W2V4YJEBAFELTOWZZER73QDS2Q?auth=6be6835bc81339ab78266caa9cf8b241c4fb80278eba0b7c6187ba611a829bbf&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5627&amp;height=3165</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Egypt coach Hossam Hassan. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/podcasts/trending-middle-east/2026/10/05/yemen-begins-offensive-against-houthis-egypt-seeks-nile-dam-solution-and-uae-launches-commercial-satellite/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T05:38:50.274Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SEVVD33YV5LZJJWWPKRESPSOKE.jpg?auth=31f612e9c325c816b85c4603392e86c38a9583985916340b61018120457f4630&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1695&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Firefighters work at the site of a strike on a factory in Sanaa, Yemen. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/05/saudi-aramco-cuts-asia-crude-prices-to-six-year-low-amid-recovery-as-oil-flows-rebound/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-05T05:18:13.815Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/3HLMQGD2IZIE4ZI7OMO2K4K36U.jpg?auth=8c0a69302d36fe7204e3df1c1b61e99eeae31b0e216691b729ef109657597efc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4817&amp;height=3252</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Aramco raised its November crude prices for Europe by $3 a barrel, while leaving prices for the US unchanged from October. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>