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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/lifestyle/chef-gabriela-chamorro-if-i-have-to-choose-1000-times-where-i-want-to-live-thats-going-to-be-dubai/6189</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Chef Gabriela Chamorro: 'If I have to choose 1,000 times where I want to live, that's going to be Dubai'</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Life has come full circle for Chef Chamorro, who named her supper club and restaurant after a goose that chased her in a dream. She learnt that they are resilient, disciplined creatures who travel far, just like her, and in Egyptian mythology birthed the sun every day to spread hope. Picture: Abdullah Al Matrooshi ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-rta-completes-al-mizhar-4-road-expansion-boosts-capacity-by-50/6188</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T17:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai RTA completes Al Mizhar 4 road expansion, boosts capacity by 50%</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ According to the RTA, the expansion has increased road capacity by 50 per cent and reduced journey times by 25 per cent. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/changing-jobs-in-the-uae-how-to-put-your-familys-visas-on-hold-instead-of-cancelling-them/6190</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Changing jobs in the UAE? How to put your family’s visas on hold instead of cancelling them</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The process of putting your family’s visa ‘on hold’ allows you as a sponsor to complete your visa transfer process before regularising your family’s residence visa. Photo used for illustrative purposes only. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/lost-your-job-in-the-uae-heres-how-to-claim-unemployment-insurance-through-the-iloe-scheme/6187</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:31:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Lost your job in the UAE? Here's how to claim unemployment insurance through the ILOE scheme</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In the UAE, the federal government protects employees who have been fired from their jobs, with an Involuntary Loss of Employment (ILOE) scheme. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Pexels ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/busans-trapped-shark-bukangi-becomes-mascot-as-officials-try-to-guide-it-back-to-sea/6185</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:20:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>South Korea's trapped shark Bukangi becomes mascot as officials try to guide it back to sea</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The shark, which officials say is about 3.5 meters (11.5 feet) long, has become a social media sensation, but guiding it back to open water has proved tricky. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/dubai-learning-permit-2026-how-to-apply-which-driving-schools-require-it-and-what-it-costs/6186</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:19:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai learning permit 2026: How to apply, which driving schools require it and what it costs</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A learning permit, issued by the RTA, is an official document that allows you to begin practical driving lessons at an authorised driving institute. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Pexels ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/billion-followers-summit-community-grows-from-1-billion-to-4-billion-followers-mohammed-al-gergawi/6184</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T16:02:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Billion Followers Summit community grows from 1 billion to 4 billion followers: Mohammed Al Gergawi</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Mohammed Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, said the growth mirrors the success of a vision launched about five years ago to position the UAE as a global capital for content creators, influencers, new media and the future economy. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-reconstitutes-dubai-supreme-committee-for-fiscal-policy/6183</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:41:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid issues decree to reconstitute Supreme Committee for Fiscal Policy in Dubai</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/health/dubai-ambulance-to-unveil-sanad-off-road-multi-mission-emergency-vehicle-at-ems-world-expo-2026/6181</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Ambulance unveils SANAD multi-mission vehicle at EMS World Expo</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ SANAD was developed with specialist manufacturers contributing different systems to the vehicle. The vehicle features a permanent 4x4 platform with electronically adjustable air suspension, a military-grade loading system, integrated smart lighting, tracking and asset-management systems, as well as advanced scene-surveillance and cabin-monitoring systems. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/nargish-khambatta-the-gems-educator-who-touches-students-lives/6182</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T15:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Nargish Khambatta: The GEMS educator who touches students' lives</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/30/9613.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ “Academic achievement is only one part of a student’s development. Increasingly, I believe positive psychology offers an important lens through which we can rethink what educational success truly means,” says Nargish Khambatta. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/india-tax-notice-haier-godrej-blue-star-accused-of-using-fake-e-waste-recycling-claims-wrong-tax-credits/6180</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:53:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>India tax notice: Haier, Godrej, Blue Star accused of using fake e-waste recycling claims, wrong tax credits</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ FILE PHOTO: A man recycles electronic waste, or e-waste, from computer power supplies at a scrap yard in Ahmedabad, India 
(Reutes) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/apple-to-enter-smart-home-market-oct-13-new-home-hub-j490-homepod-mini-update-and-apple-tv-refresh/6179</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T14:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Apple plans to make push into smart-home market on Oct 13</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ An Apple logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/uae-mental-health-helplines-2026-numbers-to-call-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-and-across-the-emirates/6178</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE mental health helplines 2026: Numbers to call in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and across the Emirates</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Backed by trained psychologists and counsellors, dialling a helpline can lead you to immediate counselling and assistance, and even referrals to specialists for further support. Picture credit: Pexels ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/jaywan-card-flight-discounts-uae-2026-how-to-get-cheaper-flights-on-emirates-etihad-and-air-arabia/6177</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:30:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Jaywan card flight discounts UAE 2026: How to get cheaper flights on Emirates, Etihad and Air Arabia</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/30/9483.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ If you own a Jaywan card, you can take advantage of limited time offers on Emirates flights from Dubai, as well as get a standard 10% off on selected fares, on both Air Arabia and Etihad airlines. Picture credit: Al Etihad Payments ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/south-africa-summons-us-ambassador-bozell-again-over-undiplomatic-conduct-amid-strained-ties/6176</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>South Africa summons US ambassador again over 'undiplomatic conduct'</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/30/9585.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A file photo of US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/abu-dhabi-court-orders-assistant-to-repay-dh230000-embezzled-from-investor/6175</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T13:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abu Dhabi court orders assistant to repay Dh230,000 embezzled from investor</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/30/9584.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ According to court records, the investor filed a civil lawsuit seeking recovery of the Dh230,000 established in a final criminal judgment, together with interest, compensation of Dh50,000 for material and moral damages, and the return of several items allegedly in the defendant&#039;s possession, including a vehicle, laptop, apartment key, safe and original documents. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/dubai-it-how-a-dubai-kid-built-a-brand-that-landed-on-dubais-metro-map/6174</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T12:29:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it: How a Dubai kid built Alfred and landed on Dubai Metro map</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/30/9582.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In Dubai, every few years, the boundaries of what seemed possible were being pushed further, says Avinash Babur, Founder and Chairman of Alfred Holdings. "When the city around you is continuously moving forward, you develop a certain discomfort with standing still." ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-to-new-generation-keep-your-eyes-on-the-sky-your-roots-in-the-ground/6173</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:42:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid to new generation: ‘Keep your eyes on the sky, your roots in the ground’</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/30/9581.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The book &#039;The Letters&#039;, which represents the second part of &#039;Lessons from life&#039; and includes a collection of messages based on his experiences over nearly six decades in public service and serving the nation. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/hegseth-to-announce-20-cuts-to-us-generals-and-admirals-by-2027-in-pentagon-state-of-the-force-address/6172</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T11:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hegseth to announce 20% cuts to US generals and admirals by 2027</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/30/9580.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File photo of Pete Hegseth ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-fuel-prices-for-october-2026-announced/6171</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T10:11:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE fuel prices for October 2026 announced</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/30/9578.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE fuel prices for October 2026 announced ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-abu-dhabi-rail-link-opens-as-first-etihad-rail-passenger-train-depart/6170</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T09:12:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-Abu Dhabi rail link opens as first Etihad Rail passenger train departs</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The launch of the new service forms part of the gradual expansion of the passenger rail network. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/norway-parliament-opens-hearings-on-epstein-links-to-politicians-and-diplomats-amid-elite-scandal/6169</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T08:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Norway parliament probes Epstein links to politicians, diplomats</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A file photo of Jeffrey Epstein released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., US, on December 19, 2025. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-forecast-low-40s-temperatures-and-morning-fog-but-watch-out-for-rough-seas-and-possible-rain-in-fujairah/6168</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather forecast: Low-40s temperatures and morning fog, but watch out for rough seas and possible rain in Fujairah</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Daytime temperatures are dipping to the low-40s across the UAE, with coastal and island regions experiencing a maximum range of 34°C to 39°C. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-takaful-regulation-2026-new-rules-protect-islamic-insurance-subscribers-with-fund-separation-and-tighter-oversight/6167</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-30T06:00:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE Takaful regulation 2026: New rules protect Islamic insurance subscribers with fund separation and tighter oversight</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A new system grants the Central Bank the authority to subject the Takaful Fund to an independent solvency assessment. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/inside-etihad-rails-new-dubai-station-dh39-tickets-emirati-cuisine-on-board-and-a-200kmh-journey-to-abu-dhabi/6166</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ OpenAI CEO Sam Altman speaks during OpenAI&#039;s annual DevDay event in San Francisco, California, US, September 29, 2026. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/the-best-companies-to-work-for-in-the-uae-in-2026-according-to-forbes-and-where-they-rank-globally/6164</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Emirates airline topped the list of UAE companies, followed by Majid Al Futtaim Group, DP World, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and E&E. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-villa-sold-for-dh170-million-apartment-for-dh98-million-the-uaes-biggest-property-deals-of-2026/6163</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The highest villa deal in Dubai was recorded on Palm Jumeirah for Dh170 million. File photograph. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-international-airport-turns-66-from-a-sand-runway-in-1960-to-15-billion-passengers-and-counting/6162</loc>
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            <news:title>Dubai International Airport turns 66: From a sand runway in 1960 to 1.5 billion passengers and counting</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The airport not only kept pace with Dubai’s growth, but became one of its main drivers, as the expansion of the aviation network contributed to boosting tourism, trade and investment. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-strongly-condemns-denounces-storming-of-al-aqsa-courtyard-warns-against-escalation/6161</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) called on the Israeli government to assume full responsibility, condemn these hostile acts, and hold all those involved accountable. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/arab-capital-markets-record-825-billion-in-nine-month-trading-up-18/6160</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ghannam Butti Almazrouei, Chairman of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange Group, said changes in global trade and markets are increasingly directing investors towards markets that combine growth, stability and resilience. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/rta-implements-new-smart-system-for-driving-tests-in-dubai/6159</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:09:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>RTA implements new smart system for driving tests in Dubai</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The system uses AI technologies integrated into test vehicles to monitor learner performance, analyse manoeuvres in real time and assess each component against standardised criteria. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-mohammed-meets-with-president-of-us-tunnel-infrastructure-firm-the-boring-company/6158</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T21:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with President of US tunnel infrastructure firm The Boring Company</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The meeting reviewed areas of cooperation and the latest progress on the Dubai Loop passenger transport tunnel project in the emirate. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/maktoum-bin-mohammed-visits-exhibition-held-alongside-un-crime-prevention-and-criminal-justice-congress-in-abu-dhabi/6157</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ During the tour, His Highness visited several national pavilions, where he viewed innovations using advanced technologies and artificial intelligence. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/dubai-it-he-left-a-10000-salary-for-dh8000-to-start-again-in-dubai/6156</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it: He left a €10,000 salary for Dh8,000 to start again in Dubai</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Christian Kiefer left a high-paying job on a luxury cruise ship for a starting salary of Dh8,000 in Dubai, because he was confident he could Dubai-it, or achieve extraordinary results quickly. Picture credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/dubai-it-you-need-to-run-ahead-of-the-train-why-this-russian-entrepreneur-chose-dubai/6155</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T17:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it: ‘You need to run ahead of the train’: Why this Russian entrepreneur chose Dubai</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Having moved to Dubai in 2023, Sverdlov calls the city "the perfect place" for those who love to create. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/thailand-floods-death-toll-hits-23-as-bangkok-airport-faces-chaos-thai-airways-cuts-flights-aid-approved/6154</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:27:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>At least 23 dead in Thailand floods, Bangkok airport in chaos</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A boy swims in flood water at the flooded compound of Rajamangala National Stadium following heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand, September 29, 2026. REUTERS/Patipat Janthong ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/graeme-dott-jailed-7-years-for-child-sex-abuse-in-scotland-former-world-snooker-champion-convicted/6153</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T16:19:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Former world snooker champion Graeme Dott jailed for 7 years for sexually abusing children</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dott appeared at the High Court in Edinburgh, where judge Lord Harrower told him he had "robbed the complainers of a significant part of their childhood.” (Photo: Police Scotland) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-forms-new-board-of-investment-corporation-of-dubai/6152</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid forms new board of Investment Corporation of Dubai</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decree restructuring the Board of Directors of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD). ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/etihad-rail-starts-uae-passenger-train-trials-ahead-of-sept-30-launch-linking-abu-dhabi-to-dubai-via-al-yalayis/6151</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:52:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Etihad Rail begins passenger train trials ahead of official Dubai launch</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Etihad Rail begins passenger train trials ahead of official Dubai launch ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-police-cycling-team-signs-mou-with-xds-astana-team/6150</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:31:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Police Cycling Team signs MoU with XDS Astana Team</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The MoU was signed by Brigadier Dr. Jassim Mohammad Abdullah Al Mulla, Deputy Director of the General Department of Training, and Mr. Alexander Vinokurov, General Manager of the XDS Astana Team. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/her-dubai-mumbai-video-got-people-talking-why-this-mother-left-india-to-build-a-new-life-in-dubai/6149</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T15:13:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Her Dubai-Mumbai video got people talking: Why this mother left India to build a new life in Dubai</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Farha Naz: “In Dubai, you get quality at every level. The worth of what you are paying for is much better.” ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/health/novo-nordisk-ozempic-2mg-linked-to-lower-cardiovascular-event-risk-vs-eli-lillys-mounjaro-study/6148</loc>
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            <news:title>Ozempic shows lower cardiovascular risk vs Eli Lilly's Mounjaro: Novo Nordisk</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ozempic shows lower cardiovascular risk vs Eli Lilly's Mounjaro: Novo Nordisk ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-national-anti-money-laundering-committee-releases-2025-annual-report-strategy-progress-at-95/6146</loc>
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            <news:title>'National Anti-Money Laundering Committee' launches 2025 Annual Report</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Chairman of the Higher Committee Overseeing the National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing. (File photo) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/opinion/diff-and-the-power-behind-the-prize/6147</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T13:43:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>DIFF and the power behind the prize</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Muhr Awards backed regional talent, while Enjaaz supported films including Wadjda, which later became Saudi Arabia’s first submission to the Academy Awards. File picture used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-court-dismisses-dh68-million-recovery-claim-over-estate-dispute/6144</loc>
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            <news:title>Dubai court dismisses Dh68 million recovery claim over estate dispute</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ According to court records, the case stemmed from an earlier dispute concerning a transaction that took place before the deceased&#039;s death and involved a contract that had been challenged on allegations of forgery. ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ While the weeks after having a baby are often expected to be exhausting and emotionally overwhelming, there is an important distinction between the commonly experienced “baby blues” and postpartum depression.
Photo credit: Sarah Chal/Pexels ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/i-cried-in-the-dark-so-no-one-would-think-i-was-ungrateful-mothers-speak-out-about-their-postpartum-struggle/6143</loc>
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            <news:title>'I cried in the dark so no one would think I was ungrateful': Mothers speak out about their postpartum struggle</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Up to 50% of women with postpartum depression (PPD) go undiagnosed, according to an October 2019 study published in the UK-based medical journal BMJ Open Quality. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/court-awards-dh50000-compensation-to-wife-assaulted-by-husband/6142</loc>
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            <news:title>Court awards Dh50,000 compensation to wife assaulted by husband</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ According to court documents, the husband entered her room following a verbal dispute and assaulted her by striking her face and body with his hand. Medical reports presented to the court showed that the victim suffered a deep cut to her tongue, broken upper front teeth and bruises to her right shoulder. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/airbus-a350f-freighter-makes-maiden-flight-set-to-challenge-boeing-777-in-cargo-market/6141</loc>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/emirates-airlines-unveils-free-dubai-experiences-for-winter-visitors/6140</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The campaign coincides with Dubai&#039;s winter calendar of festivals and major events and is designed to add value for visitors planning holidays in the city. ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Aldar&#039;s Talay marks the first residential community within Marsa Al Saadiyat, while Yas Riva Reserve is a new gated waterfront community to the northeast of Yas Island. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-leads-world-in-luxury-branded-residences-with-175-projects-report-says/6138</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The report shows that Dubai&#039;s total includes 68 completed projects and 107 projects under development, giving it a substantial lead over other global markets. Picture used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/uganda-tv-journalist-prince-to-be-crowned-tooro-king-as-succession-dispute-follows-boy-king-oyos-death/6136</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Incoming Tooro King Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I performs traditional rituals and rites ahead of his coronation, as the Tooro Kingdom prepares for the transition to a new reign at the Karuziika Palace, in Buhesi, Bunyangabu District, Uganda September 28, 2026. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/etihad-rails-dubai-station-travel-to-abu-dhabi-for-just-aed-39/6139</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T11:53:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Etihad Rail’s Dubai station: Travel to Abu Dhabi for just AED 39</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Etihad Rail Dubai Station Photo credit: Etihad Rail ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/indian-court-quashes-order-forcing-red-bull-to-drop-energy-drink-label-in-india/6135</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ India court quashes order asking Red Bull to drop 'energy drink' label ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-pens-letter-to-sheikh-zayed-the-uae-has-grown-and-it-still-resembles-you/6134</loc>
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            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid's letter to Sheikh Zayed: ‘The UAE has grown, and it still resembles you’</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The message is part of His Highness&#039;s new book, &#039;The Letters&#039;, which brings together 26 messages addressed to his children, family, team, the people of the UAE and the wider world, drawing on nearly six decades of public service and leadership. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/fifa-accuses-uefa-of-misinformation-campaign-over-infantino-ffe-world-cup-rights-discovery-request/6133</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ FIFA President Gianni Infantino is pictured before the FIFA Under-20 Women’s World Cup final between Spain and North Korea at Stadion Miejski LKS in Lodz, Poland, on September 27, 2026. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/uae-gold-prices-drop-below-aed-500-per-gram-as-global-rates-stabilize-silver-also-falls/6132</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T10:30:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE gold prices fall below AED500 per gram</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture: Ashok Verma ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/spacex-starship-reaches-orbit-for-first-time-deploys-26-starlink-v3-satellites-before-early-end/6131</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>SpaceX Starship reaches orbit for first time, deploys 26 Starlink V3 satellites</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The SpaceX Starship and Super Heavy v3 Booster lift off on its 14h test flight from the SpaceX launch complex in Starbase, Texas, U.S., September 28, 2026. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/india-election-chief-gyanesh-kumar-faces-resignation-calls-over-alleged-voter-roll-manipulation/6130</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:44:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>India poll chief battles calls to resign over voter-list claims</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A protester wearing a mask depicting Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and in handcuffs, takes part in a protest against Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, including the exclusion of millions of voters from draft electoral rolls. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/news/trump-denies-offering-iran-sanctions-relief-or-frozen-funds-for-nuclear-concessions/6129</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:39:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump denies offering Iran sanctions relief for nuclear concessions</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture of US President Donald Trump. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/anthropic-ipo-filing-warns-advanced-ai-could-pose-existential-risks-to-humanity-including-shutdown-resistance/6128</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T09:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Anthropic flags AI-driven human-extinction risks in IPO filing</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ While public companies routinely outline product risks to investors, few, if any, have issued warnings suggesting their technology could cause potential human extinction. (Illustration/Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/djokovic-says-body-feeling-good-ahead-of-china-open-comeback-after-us-open-defeat/6127</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:44:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Djokovic says body feeling good ahead of China Open comeback</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File photo: Novak Djokovic reacts after wining a point against John Isner of U.S. during their men&#039;s singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, China, October 9, 2015.    (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/openai-delays-gpt-61-astra-release-over-security-concerns-amid-growing-ai-safety-pressure/6126</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T08:40:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>OpenAI delays latest model over security concerns</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File photo. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/wladimir-klitschko-seeks-temporary-guardian-role-to-protect-daughter-kayas-inheritance-after-hayden-panettiere-death/6125</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture of Hayden Panettiere attending the premiere of &#039;Scream VI&#039; in New York City, U.S., March 6, 2023. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-forecast-cooler-drier-high-30s-temperatures-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-as-humidity-drops-to-80/6124</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T06:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather forecast: Cooler, drier high-30s temperatures in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, as humidity drops to 80%</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Untitled design (34) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-october-school-break-2026-why-some-siblings-have-different-holidays-and-what-parents-need-to-check-now/6123</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:55:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE October school break 2026: Why some siblings have different holidays, and what parents need to check now</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ School principal Faten Saeed said that the holiday represents an opportunity to involve students in optional sports, artistic and scientific activities. Picture credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-population-hits-48-million-in-september-2026-up-226885-people-since-january-2026/6122</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai population hits 4.8 million in September 2026 - up 226,885 people since January 2026</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai recorded the addition of 62,800 families who joined to reside there during the year 2025, bringing the total number to 858,000 families. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-digital-wallet-fraud-how-criminals-can-add-a-card-to-their-phone-using-one-verification-code/6121</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-29T05:37:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE digital wallet fraud: How criminals can add a card to their phone using one verification code</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Customers said that the fraudsters’ use of the verification code sent to their phones does not constitute their consent to add the card or make purchases. Picture credit: Patrick Castillo ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/crime-congress-abu-dhabi-declaration-sets-five-year-roadmap-to-combat-financial-crime-un-official/6120</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Judge Hatem Ali, UNODC Regional Representative for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Region. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/first-look-hamdan-bin-mohammed-reveals-etihad-rail-ticket-as-he-boards-inaugural-passenger-journey/6119</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Hamdan said that Etihad Rail&#039;s Dubai Station will serve as a new gateway linking Dubai with the UAE capital and the rest of the country. Picture credit: faz3/Snapchat ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/uae-statement-at-high-level-general-debate-of-81st-session-of-un-general-assembly/6118</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:13:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Statement by United Arab Emirates at High-Level General Debate of 81st Session of UN General Assembly</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Al Marar said: "The United Arab Emirates has continued to support every sincere effort to achieve peace, particularly in Yemen, Libya, the Sahel, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Haiti, and elsewhere.” ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-announces-opening-of-electronic-visa-centre-in-lebanon-next-month/6117</loc>
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            <news:title>Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces opening of Electronic Visa Centre in Lebanon next month</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that an Electronic Visa Centre will open in Beirut, Lebanon, next month. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/abdulrahman-al-awar-inaugurates-ruya-2026-careers-fair-at-dwtc-with-more-than-150-employers-scouting-emirati-talent/6116</loc>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Taking place from 28–30 September under the theme ‘Ready for What’s Next? The Future of Work,’ Ru’ya 2026 brings together more than 150 employers across over 23 sectors. Picture credit: GDMO ]]></image:caption>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates Falcon Racing International Cup targets global audience for falconry as Bahrain prepares to host second edition</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Emirates Falcon Racing International Cup had witnessed a remarkable inaugural edition in Kuwait. Picture credit: GDMO ]]></image:caption>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE President takes Etihad Rail to Dubai, as Hamdan bin Mohammed, Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed open station</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, said requests for international judicial cooperation received by the UAE increased significantly between 2021 and 2025. ]]></image:caption>
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            <news:title>Second part of 'Lessons from Life' Mohammed bin Rashid's 'The Letters' arrives in major UAE bookstores on October 1</news:title>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/dubai-it-dreaming-big-in-the-city-of-the-future-why-this-25-year-old-sees-her-future-in-dubai/6113</loc>
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            <news:title>Dubai-it: Dreaming big in the city of the future – why this 25-year-old sees her future in Dubai</news:title>
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