<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1"><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/26/greece-libya-turkey-maritime-corridor/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T22:59:56.494Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/66RNPS6JSV2FVARZPXQBOI6IMI.jpg?auth=cd23128b2e3f81308b87dd7e1baef019a97446fc2bc9990dc4e037f33956d38f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3777&amp;height=2518</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Sea-Eye 5 rescue vessel sails near a migrant boat during a search and rescue operation, in the central Mediterranean Sea on October 3.  Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/26/instagram-long-videos-features-mosseri/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T21:51:15.853Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/LO7J6MYT2M3GVYFBOFYG2US7BM.jpg?auth=caf9765a9935e61538536077921c4bcea94b7e402e027b7ddbf1765e3a0656b5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4575&amp;height=3050</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Meta will slowly introduce a new option to upload videos up to 90 minutes long.  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Aarti Nagraj / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/10/26/mubadala-capital-apollo-minority-stake/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T18:41:36.753Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WQPRDRZPBRABVEJPWBZZW4RLSA.jpg?auth=c1288b2474f53cb68a15b2e924455a113bb2ae7151f1d6e7219abbd7f454bbc7&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5074&amp;height=2854</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The headquarters of Mubadala Investment Company, the majority shareholder of Mubadala Capital.  Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/2026/10/26/anthropic-ipo-ai-tech-stocks/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T17:41:08.706Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GFSCOXLBUDR4TXMR7RHYAKZB7M.jpg?auth=22064eac9d94f6b83455e0e95c719f70f6161aa11f244d006a4197222c489935&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on October 26.  Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/israel-heads-to-polls-at-pivotal-moment-for-middle-east/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T16:54:31.195Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/PUUFKT465REKDP4OQAZS2ACAUM?auth=2deffd9eb6a03235760d850013c25bcf900c61e8ab03947fe94af4c84b787e54&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3399&amp;height=2549</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[People walk in front of an election campaign billboard featuring Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and the leader of the Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot (R), reading 'The battle is closed!' in Tel Aviv, Israel, 24 October 2026.  Israel will hold its national legislative election to choose the 120 members of the 26th Knesset on 27 October 2026.   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Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/future/technology/2026/10/26/apple-ipad-mini-oled-update/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T16:03:37.339Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/E3TCE7JMTZFDVAY6K3Y2TTNBUM.jpg?auth=702d60b479d2cdc76629f075cd250961dc2fb34a83be70cb8ee627a0c85ef15d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1791&amp;height=995</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Apple says its new iPad Mini offers faster wireless connectivity and is water and dust resistant. (Apple)]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/us/2026/10/26/gaza-ceasefire-genocide-un/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T16:00:53.243Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GW3R3YLI2MWZ7CJU5HOARBCHAI.jpg?auth=7f9253c32c8b9ef937ed600ad2369013cb1b261652676dda32022a3e89786094&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Mourners attend the funeral of one of three Palestinians killed in an Israeli strike, at Al Shifa Hospital in Gaza city, on October 25. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/iraqi-prime-minister-meets-jordans-king-and-pm-to-discuss-bilateral-ties/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T15:57:20.691Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H4SB765KIQ3UBDUMQA3TQYTTGY.jpg?auth=9db5d9084d3f7af64b0777c1f8b3f793dd823557bf5cc34832a39eed82a1cd97&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jordan's King Abdullah II receives Iraq's Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi in Amman, on October 26. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/sheikh-hamdan-approves-targets-for-dubais-ai-campus-to-attract-1000-firms-and-create-5000-jobs/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T15:37:22.904Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IR2FDL67FZEDZFSW5CDP6BY2VY.jpg?auth=de18b135c0fb38fbef06871ebe0f2294c554d8d058a5ef78a6d88b2d483562f1&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4781&amp;height=3187</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, reviews plans at the Dubai AI Festival on Monday. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/six-controversial-ways-benjamin-netanyahu-has-tried-to-salvage-his-election-prospects/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T15:24:57.443Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A5KP6YUERDEYVAXOORBIEO3MC4.jpg?auth=fc38e15e750581fe6dab65259885ff2ff1f43324ef0ec12a164945dcc56e0ff8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6500&amp;height=4334</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election in Tuesday's vote. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/26/uk-issues-fresh-sanctions-against-rival-sudanese-commanders/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T15:15:27.724Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6NOFYQPZWNS7YF4E5FXD6EP6GY.jpg?auth=8c444e4ed2e3d09b43728db273f43f873f6b2cfb33dd51aa1ae8bfefc6c10bc8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The conflict in Sudan has led to millions being displaced to neighbouring countries, such as the Iridmi refugee camp in Chad. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/uae-has-opportunity-to-reinvent-itself-as-exporter-of-intelligence-rather-than-energy-says-g42-chief/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T15:11:26.624Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZOPBXHNOBBABFC7EY4AKJXAYEI.jpg?auth=016228f5fd0636800f1d79b69f5b71003245ca55d78b010bcf78baa070a95d73&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7147&amp;height=4767</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Peng Xiao, group chief executive of G42, during a panel discussion at the Dubai AI Festival on Monday. Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/gary-joseph-peters-difc-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T14:14:37.135Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/AXIPMENFXVAQPDUSQHR535WNZ4.jpg?auth=8486c95400ea1ed3ae86eca2bf51b9749046249093b511c63512b1ea395e15df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1273&amp;height=720</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The DFSA says the case shows that individuals do not need to have been formally authorised by the regulator to be held accountable. Photo: DIFC]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/26/how-travel-disruption-has-led-to-chaos-in-asian-football/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T14:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Y4QRM4BOOKP5IO752D4X4SLYFU.jpg?auth=7938caa26ae6355a7662e0c4ad7f864bedff8f3c8c551751acb144463b373d7b&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6419&amp;height=4365</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Nassr saw their SPL and AFC matches affected by logistical issues. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/advertorial/2026/10/26/saudi-maritime-logistics-congress-highlights-maritime-integration-and-growth-opportunities-in-the-kingdom/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T13:56:52.286Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IKXQRZELE5BNNGKXWSAGMNSRPQ.jpeg?auth=6f6cd8459f4db094346452e8f9e7e3c8d712ad3c55bd2ae6e7f15a7a7e4bd56e&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1280&amp;height=851</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ HE Eng Fawaz bin Zunaf Al Sahli, President of the Transport General Authority, addresses the Saudi Maritime & Logistics Congress in Jeddah. Supplied Imahe  ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/lebanese-widow-can-be-pursued-for-husbands-role-in-2bn-corruption-scandal/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T13:56:12.449Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IMIKP4DIU5EGFEDYJCWLOHSYOA.jpg?auth=917d8f549b73a7231e4d607eda46cde597850c72d7411f484800bde97359c8f3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1597&amp;height=898</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clara Martinez Thedy de Safa and her late husband, Iskandar Safa. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/egypts-parliament-authorises-el-sisi-to-send-troops-to-defend-saudi-arabia/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T13:27:37.924Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/A5URPMN2WUJ7AJ6R7BHGQGFRKU.jpg?auth=7dd8732c7661814a1a58a98236c0ff657975d9f9b3c7070663b19ec0c0050add&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=3978</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Parliament has given the President 'freedom of decision according to his assessment'. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/lana-nusseibeh-issues-call-for-security-and-freedom-as-palestine-backs-un-bid/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T12:34:50.304Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/DTPFHWGJH5SWHAUOKCUVQU65IQ.jpg?auth=54978058da2fd2b3b497c23b77d073e490784ed3a0a167f8d286936202b9d9e2&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5357&amp;height=3573</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lana Nusseibeh previously served as the country's representative to the UN. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/26/dubai-weddings-initiative-reduce-food-waste/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T12:26:17.463Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FDKMZTRD55F2RJTINCX5ZIFFGY.jpg?auth=e16815952182e7a255947c0c288bb8a052f085a2d1efdf390f92282fc8f29543&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1536&amp;height=1024</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Dubai Weddings agreement has been signed by the UAE Food Bank and Dubai’s Community Development Authority]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/26/manchester-united-five-managers-who-could-replace-michael-carrick/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T12:17:08.873Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/U4UPVAIMSVG4FNBLFL535PSTWM.jpg?auth=08bc0b58f596ad9998345d34c89668e1ab1bc908c72fc38d800256fc48f5dc12&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1600&amp;height=900</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Clockwise from left: Eddie Howe, Unai Emery, Julian Nagelsmann, Cesc Fabregas, and Antonio Conte. Getty Images]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/26/abu-dhabi-announces-new-youth-orchestra-with-free-music-education/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T12:15:08.27Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/OHR76QLR4FA5RIQNEAYXNEJP4I.png?auth=b054689d20db1bfda1f24a295d816cebde97cf3d0b28749a99a07eee16d60494&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5959&amp;height=3352</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Youth Orchestra Abu Dhabi will open in January. Photo: Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/magazine/2026/10/26/beyond-charity-the-uae-initiative-rewriting-the-rules-of-giving/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T12:01:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/4YQRADYM6FACTEYSZB2FMNK34E.jpg?auth=a5d20c4f51df9a3f68f1cfb4c33842b2e4ab115b8e7cc4f1c981e52b51914b31&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1373&amp;height=773</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[FBMI has collaborated with internationally renowned designers including Zaha Hadid, Norma Kamali and Nada Debs, bringing contemporary design to traditional carpet-making techniques. Photo: FBMI]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/lifestyle/fashion-beauty/2026/10/25/dubai-fashion-week-2026/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T11:51:47.164Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IK23VKS775ELTE6JONG7Y3GFBA.jpg?auth=60b681255f89dcc94c8c54ae1cd0dabd2cb339179d76a1f969dddb0c7e25c142&amp;smart=true&amp;width=640&amp;height=360</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Emirati designer Sharifa Al Hashemi drew inspiration from Sardinia’s Mediterranean elegance and the UAE’s pearling heritage for Onori’s Dubai Fashion Week debut. Dubai Fashion Week / Instagram]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/trump-praises-libyans-after-campaign-insult-sparks-diplomatic-protest/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T11:51:12.681Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/IJ4MDE6VZZR37CO7JXHORXNUTE.jpg?auth=ab848119788ddf7a360ce42a7cb11b2b2b028eb58f1e976a34c03912ca4e082c&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5500&amp;height=3667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Donald Trump made disparaging remarks about Libya during an election rally in Perry, Georgia. Reuters ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/what-happens-on-israeli-election-day/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T11:51:10.943Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/TRNRLDBSMH6PGODMS3APWA247Y.jpg?auth=c6f5bcb9e1111bf96d29935f190cbe5989ed055a721e5abf4e68a492448d45b6&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4000&amp;height=2668</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, left, faces an array of challengers led by former army chief Gadi Eisenkot. Bloomberg]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uk/2026/10/26/can-john-healey-conjure-a-budget-to-keep-investors-money-in-britain/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T11:32:05.243Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/FMT6YMRECWFQN2REEQW7FXV7Q4.jpg?auth=02bcddfecae34804e99c2228288409a9e74eb226ce9d999ce257807af394dbd8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3155</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Canary Wharf financial, banking and business district in London. 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Iran began talks on October 26 with the three countries of the Mecca security pact, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, to discuss regional issues as the months-long Middle East war remains locked in a stalemate, state television reported.  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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/26/gazans-want-netanyahu-gone-but-expect-no-new-beginning-from-knesset-vote/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:11:47.377Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/K4GWSUYI4GXIKAAVZQDCNSMOVA.jpg?auth=d581ebc504d9f1d18930504233bdadbd75acdd2458376557d0a4583626d95edc&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5472&amp;height=3648</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Many Palestinians in Gaza rely on aid to survive after Israel's military campaign. AFP ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/editorial/2026/10/26/adnocs-dh60-billion-push-can-boost-uae-manufacturing/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZI7RFZEFE5AKFAD5FI27TVHTCU.jpg?auth=67b8017016efa183d5b7486eaaae69ce9b896b86ba9a450998194c959d37e387&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7277&amp;height=4851</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Participants at the Make it Adnoc Forum held at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. 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Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/in-focus/2026/10/26/wges-2026-how-the-uae-is-driving-discussions-around-green-economy/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-26T03:00:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/XGCCJUDM5ZBL5E4O3ORDOWB4EU.jpg?auth=475df5c317d4dd034530b67379cb34c0daca04281a5ec5a2786ee894a2d905cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7004&amp;height=4669</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The 12th World Green Economy Summit took place at the Dubai World Trade Centre. 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AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/25/uae-officials-reject-irans-criticism-of-un-candidate-nusseibeh/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T18:38:17.757Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YFYJ3AMZSFDEJBOWZZWNFPHPEE.jpg?auth=f2f565ffa67fb6a955b630a78e28a51d6aced58fd1d983f62c22f484e4f1a176&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4122&amp;height=2753</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE's Lana Nusseibeh entered the race for the UN's top job last week.  Joshua Longmore / The National ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/25/shadab-khans-world-record-century-secures-thrilling-tri-series-win-for-pakistan/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T18:07:57.564Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/RJGZVCZPXNWLGOXWAQT3VAABUM.jpg?auth=68dba3bb82f0d110b2c0d6b9db5496f1483a9c4b092cd8daf305bc17adcdf8e3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4589&amp;height=3057</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Pakistan's Haris Rauf, left, and Shadab Khan secured a one-wicket win over England in the ODI tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. 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Getty Images via AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/25/man-united-v-bournemouth-ratings-disaster-at-old-trafford-as-tielemans-and-dalot-struggle/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T17:17:32.629Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/GA2IHGLPKIXKUFFOLWKVNJAWAA.jpg?auth=efe1f1481afc8c5afebe6f7244450ea8540b2d45c32c329c396470cc77e86d17&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5758&amp;height=3839</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Bournemouth's English midfielder #16 Marcus Tavernier celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Bournemouth at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on October 25, 2026.  (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE.  No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services.  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Victor Besa / The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/uae-and-benin-agree-trade-deal-in-abu-dhabi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T15:31:50.558Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YKFUVERNEZFABGB4QZZOB2DJQI.jpg?auth=7ad723e7195e2448f9863b9f7ac1e73205da10b98db410dfa4fc872f49f66edd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5000&amp;height=3335</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[President Sheikh Mohamed and Benin's President Romuald Wadagni witnessed the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement in Abu Dhabi.  Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/cricket/2026/10/25/uae-captain-rahul-chopra-shines-in-stifling-heat-but-national-team-lose-to-netherlands/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T14:51:03.013Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/MSOZOOR4URHTJIBZOVTOVGD37U.jpg?auth=c25b208eee79d0224b5d5df6d4a34d3a9996e8863d439fd51ea182f06f64e37f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3993&amp;height=2246</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[UAE's Rahul Chopra batted on after receiving medical assistance during the Cricket World Cup League Two match against the Netherlands in Dubai. Photo: ECB / ICC ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/sheikh-khaled-to-begin-official-visit-to-canada-on-monday/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T14:33:38.746Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/5B3D5VCH7NDSNPS6SDGPX7RPF4.jpg?auth=685248bdb0fe3e5c31b87b9c327662ac5f8c6469d8531dd139eb81edc1d0944d&amp;smart=true&amp;width=4200&amp;height=2800</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, will travel to Canada on Monday to begin an official visit. Abdulla Al Bedwawi / UAE Presidential Court]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/two-uae-convoys-carrying-260-tonnes-of-aid-arrive-in-gaza/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T14:26:48.612Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/YYDWJKC665AWJM3B2XFIDBHRGI.jpg?auth=88861137985a61897e49f915313fb8a2591ef6d4ccd7a3d7bff31dad6db66949&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5841&amp;height=3894</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[More aid convoys from the UAE entered Gaza this week.  Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/25/saudi-arabia-announces-support-measures-as-electricity-and-water-tariffs-rise/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T14:06:38.881Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/ZN3F7F3TD3RZEU7TA7WDDB2FRQ.jpg?auth=520026517348a6a225313d5dca72c3ac8d6ab5cffcaea4f392bc7fbcf3a4c1a8&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3907&amp;height=2722</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Saudi King Salman has ordered monthly support payments to citizens. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/25/al-nassr-v-al-wasl-asian-champions-league-clash-in-riyadh-postponed/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T13:59:29.027Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/G7MPESMM5F5QY4LKM65DI2QCFM.jpg?auth=c7a0526d49549e60403866dd4cb6aa98f26cf53b89dc64cb0e844a79b379a8df&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3333&amp;height=2210</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Al Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Saudi Pro League match against Al Faisaly. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/dubai-awards-dh3-billion-in-contracts-to-expand-stormwater-drainage-network/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T13:22:01.785Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/H44YFQF6B5HBHEYITQ5OVC43PE.jpg?auth=4360cf83722c941fd40c00fff1aee337f28b2030607e2b365f240168b623a8f5&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8192&amp;height=5464</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Severe weather in 2024 prompted authorities to launch the drainage system project. Antonie Robertson/The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/25/yemeni-forces-intercept-houthi-weapons-being-smuggled-from-coast/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T13:18:11.731Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/45QGEJPDYVG4PKWR4AHGMN6DDE.jpg?auth=08a27d7e6fa1b2f5eaa69f024197332a23ac52ea703a7ac387454025c359fb99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1080&amp;height=810</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Authorities in Yemen's Shabwa governorate announced the seizure of smuggled weapons intended for the Houthis. Photo: Shabwa Governorate ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/25/adnoc-prepares-new-wave-of-oil-and-gas-tenders-for-2027/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T13:13:56.758Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6GW3FLKASVFJNFZDITT3BTS5KU.jpg?auth=f26d7495b1cfd86cdbc5c1a54fb5161677d940f42fe347edd351d4c45e5ed7dd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=8030&amp;height=5353</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The Make it with Adnoc Forum under way in Abu Dhabi on October 25. Ryan Lim for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/25/adnoc-offers-163bn-in-manufacturing-opportunities-to-uae-suppliers/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T11:55:28.976Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/53GNYT23QFCOZNRVLNY5TYGQFI.jpg?auth=d4c74a6176c3ed8d152bf75771a6862d833363efd50980df0ea4db953f1a9e06&amp;smart=true&amp;width=7257&amp;height=4838</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc, attends the Make it with Adnoc Forum on Sunday. Ryan Lim for The National]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/25/pakistan-anwaar-ul-haq-kakar-interview/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T10:27:59.727Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/6LOXEALBFRHO3MSKZF5G3M3DXE.jpg?auth=acb7b6799c4e206860a4ce4c138a503a1eb8a786aadf439674973a4fe21076ed&amp;smart=true&amp;width=3027&amp;height=2212</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[ Anwaar ul Haq Kakar, former caretaker prime minister of Pakistan, says Islamabad’s foremost aim is that military conflict should not resume between the US and Iran. AFP]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/gulf/2026/10/25/saudi-arabia-intercepts-barrage-of-houthi-missiles-and-drones/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T10:21:33.333Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/B5DLGQDP4NHR5OK6WXCYNXKBJM.jpeg?auth=5353ebe1b43b8f2294457f317379a125a7ea58de75dda8897af795cd8ffb2c99&amp;smart=true&amp;width=5471&amp;height=3639</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[A damaged vehicle at the site of an alleged Saudi-led coalition air strike on a house in Sanaa, Yemen, on Saturday. EPA]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/mena/2026/10/25/funeral-to-be-held-for-victims-of-jordan-church-attack/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T09:52:09.38Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/WQF66SCTMJLC5GQHV6YEEGDOFQ.jpg?auth=6c7b5a1dafc2be0b05fc374784b1772139f322043950d3de583fc59c6aa822cd&amp;smart=true&amp;width=6000&amp;height=4000</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Hundreds of people attended the funeral in Hamoud two days after the shooting. Getty Images ]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/10/25/concerts-events-uae-abu-dhabi-dubai/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T09:46:57.158Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JRQZU5LUWRCZRCHO2XI7D6QB6A.jpg?auth=6fed32f39bf3dea89ec63c40a389841229e8ebb16ffeb8ede2672d45d45c5c7f&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Jennifer Lopez is returning to Abu Dhabi as part of the Grand Prix after-race concert series. Photo: Ethara]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2026/10/25/sabic-returns-to-profit-in-third-quarter-as-revenue-rises-despite-regional-conflict/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T08:53:08.592Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/SGP7OOTLQBGNTIGN5NUGP7HX2A.JPG?auth=3f603f38337ec0539a9b740f3f57a464d340331c8cce965c68b61af081c705bb&amp;smart=true&amp;width=2500&amp;height=1667</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Sabic's headquarters in Riyadh. The company has a large presence in Dhahran, where a Houthi missile attack sparked a fire in an administrative building in Aramco’s complex on October 13. Reuters]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/opinion/comment/2026/10/25/gulf-collective-defence-us-iran-israel/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T08:30:00Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/45IFEHW4OWF66LDPNKETFO563I.jpg?auth=ebc02b26b154aef2759440f61b496046bfcf12c666608ddcf218fe87af960538&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1024&amp;height=580</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The UAE Armed Forces take part in Arabian Gulf Security 1, a joint security exercise organised by the GCC. Wam]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/10/25/final-bridge-at-dubai-world-centre-roundabout-to-open-on-friday/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T08:13:33.852Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/JSXGGHI3OZHQLNMHBDX2ZVNFV4.jpg?auth=37df88587a19c9922884f5bbdb83d9510609d75d5cf5b41af3b900ae8ba07db3&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1920&amp;height=1080</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[The completion of the work means that five bridges, with a total length of 5km, will have been built as part of the project. Photo: Dubai Media Office]]></image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/football/2026/10/25/ballon-dor-2026-the-five-most-historic-winners-from-matthews-to-messi/</loc><lastmod>2026-10-25T06:31:01.063Z</lastmod><changefreq>always</changefreq><priority>0.5</priority><image:image><image:loc>https://www.thenationalnews.com/resizer/v2/Z2MSN7KUMZHZVAKT4AOP4RU25Q?auth=ca6ae7da39b030b1a838c0e1a5b29c29efeb537322c581674004e0a2b08169d4&amp;smart=true&amp;width=1864&amp;height=1048</image:loc><image:caption><![CDATA[Lionel Messi has won a record eight Ballon d'Or awards. 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