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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-civil-defence-school-safety-campaign-reaches-600000-across-280-schools-qr-code-extended-to-2026-27/6310</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T19:09:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Civil Defence school safety campaign reaches 600,000</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The initiative focused on community safety measures, establishing a culture of prevention and enhancing preparedness to deal with emergencies and fires in the school environment. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mleiha-national-park-invites-visitors-to-view-saturn-opposition-on-october-4-2026-in-sharjah/6309</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:09:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Saturn in the spotlight: Mleiha gears up for special night-sky event tomorrow</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Saturn in the spotlight: Mleiha gears up for special night-sky event tomorrow ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/jannik-sinner-withdraws-from-shanghai-masters-as-knee-injury-lingers-zverev-eyes-world-no1/6308</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T18:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Sinner withdraws from Shanghai Masters as knee injury lingers</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File photo: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the men&#039;s singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.(AP) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/india-retain-asian-games-cricket-gold-vs-pakistan-as-tom-kim-wins-golf-and-military-exemption/6307</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>India retain Asian Games cricket title, Kim lands golf gold and military reprieve</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Indian players celebrate after the match as they win the gold medal  at Nagoya Asian Games beating Pakistan. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/us-coast-guard-searches-for-missing-gulfstream-jet-with-6-aboard-on-route-from-bermuda-to-boston-near-nantucket/6306</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:41:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>US Coast Guard searching for missing jet carrying 6 people bound for Boston</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Screenshot of a picture shared by flightradar24 on X ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-police-to-host-proud-of-the-uae-cycling-race-on-oct-4-2026-with-aed-140000-prize-purse/6305</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T17:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Police to host "Proud of the UAE" cycling race on Sunday, October 4</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai Police to host "Proud of the UAE" cycling race on Sunday, October 4 ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-visits-flydubai-pilot-smit-machchhar-praises-courage-responsibility-and-care-for-life/6304</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:50:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed visits flydubai pilot, praises his courage and commitment</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum with flydubai captain Smit Machchhar ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/dubai-fitness-challenge-2026-dates-flagship-events-how-to-register-and-whats-new-in-the-10th-edition/6303</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T16:44:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Fitness Challenge 2026: Dates, flagship events, how to register and what's new in the 10th edition</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Register for the Dubai Fitness Challenge&#039;s flagship events: Dubai Ride, Dubai Run (pictured), Dubai Stand Up Paddle, and Dubai Yoga. Picture credit: GDMO ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/anwar-gargash-uae-has-no-tolerance-for-extremism-no-leniency-toward-hate-rhetoric/6302</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>No tolerance for extremism or its rhetoric, says Anwar Gargash</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/flydubai-fz1073-incident-still-under-investigation-airline-in-contact-with-government-agencies-and-regulators/6301</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T13:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>flydubai says FZ1073 incident still under investigation</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The spokesperson said the investigation remains ongoing and the airline is in close contact with the relevant government agencies and regulatory bodies. (File photograph) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/uae-jiu-jitsu-team-wins-record-five-golds-finishes-aichi-nagoya-2026-asian-games-with-eight-medals/6300</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:15:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE jiu-jitsu team caps Asian Games campaign with record five golds</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The team’s best-ever gold medal tally at the Asian Games underlines the UAE’s strength in the sport and the success of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s efforts to develop athletes capable of winning internationally. (WAM) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-to-dubai-we-created-a-beautiful-city-and-a-model-experience-for-the-world/6299</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T12:04:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid to the Dubai community: We have created a beautiful city and a model experience for the world</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/world/anak-krakatau-eruptions-create-328-hectares-of-new-land-satellite-spots-two-new-formations/6298</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Indonesia detects new land formations from Anak Krakatau eruptions</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A drone view shows Mount Anak Krakatau volcano spewing hot ash during an eruption, in South Lampung, Lampung province, Indonesia, September 5, 2026. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-attorney-general-terrorist-plot-behind-flydubai-flight-fz1073-incident-co-pilot-attacked-pilot/6297</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T10:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE Attorney General: Terrorist plan behind flydubai FZ1073 incident</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/03/9781.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, Attorney-General of the UAE. (WAM) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/brisbane-2032-olympics-officials-explain-early-youtube-leak-of-pink-cockatoo-olympic-paralympic-emblem/6296</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:32:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Brisbane 2032 Olympic officials forced to explain early YouTube release of emblem</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/03/9780.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Brisbane 2032 Olympic officials forced to explain early YouTube release of emblem ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/30-trillion-ai-investment-boom-will-spending-on-data-centers-and-big-tech-ever-pay-off/6295</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>The $30 trillion AI question: Will it ever pay off?</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/03/9779.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Cumulative spending globally on data centers alone could top $30 trillion by 2050, according to a projection by PwC, almost matching the value of outstanding US Treasuries. It "dwarfs" what was spent in the railroad or dotcom booms. File photo showing people visit the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China, July 18, 2026. (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/uae-pass-signing-credentials-will-expire-soon-what-it-means-and-how-to-renew/6294</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T09:12:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE PASS ‘signing credentials will expire soon’: What it means and how to renew</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/03/9747.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Your ‘signing credential’ is for the digital signature that you use to sign documents digitally using the app. It is different from the UAE PASS PIN, which you need to use to log in to the app, whenever you use it. File photograph. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-space-sector-expands-economic-footprint-through-innovation-investment-report/6293</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:55:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE space sector expands economic footprint through innovation, investment: Report</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/03/9776.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Space42 illustrates the shift in value creation from satellites themselves to the data and services they generate. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-forecast-most-emirates-below-40c-fog-this-weekend-and-summer-slowly-losing-its-grip/6292</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T06:51:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather forecast: Most emirates below 40°C, fog this weekend and summer slowly losing its grip</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Today, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair weather in general, turning partly cloudy at times in eastern and southern parts of the country. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/from-a-dh3000-car-sold-on-snapchat-to-300-cars-a-month-the-emirati-entrepreneur-behind-dibo/6291</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>From a Dh3,000 car sold on Snapchat to 300 cars a month: The Emirati entrepreneur behind Dibo</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/03/9773.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dibo’s project proved that genuine passion and credibility are the most important capital in the world of business and trade. Picture credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-private-school-inspections-revamped-24-hour-notice-visits-ai-driven-data-and-fees-linked-to-last-rating/6290</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T03:43:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai private school inspections revamped: 24-hour notice visits, AI-driven data and fees linked to last rating</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/03/9771.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Notifying the school of the visit may be done in a short period, practically only about 24 hours, which limits the exceptional preparations associated with the inspection. Picture credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/look-back-2010-onto-2011/uae-sets-asian-games-gold-medal-record-at-aichi-nagoya-2026/6289</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:32:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE sets Asian Games gold-medal record at Aichi-Nagoya 2026</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/02/9769.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The results took the jiu-jitsu team&#039;s tally at the Games to eight medals - five gold, two silver and one bronze. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-ministry-of-education-parents-platform-2026-27-how-to-update-your-childs-school-file-documents-and-address-online/6288</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T01:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE Ministry of Education Parents Platform 2026-27: How to update your child's school file, documents and address online</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The platform allows for the management and monitoring of children’s data, updating information and documents, sending and following up on requests to the school, as well as signing and uploading the partnership charter electronically. Picture used for illustrative purposes. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-october-2026-events-guide-comedy-festival-live-music-cricket-legends-and-the-dubai-fitness-challenge/6287</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-03T00:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai October 2026 events guide: Comedy festival, live music, cricket legends and the Dubai Fitness Challenge</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Korea Stage at Dubai Festival City continues its performances this month. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uaeu-ranks-joint-first-place-in-uae-and-235th-globally/6286</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T23:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAEU ranks joint first place in UAE and 235th globally</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) has ranked joint first in the United Arab Emirates with Khalifa University and 235th globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2027. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Captain Smit Machchhar hails from Mumbai, India, and has a long career in commercial aviation, spanning about 17 years. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The GCAA urged the public to rely on official sources and to refrain from circulating speculation and unverified information. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Employers are required to use the official job offer form approved by MoHRE. The form carries a unique serial number, or barcode, which applicants can use to check whether the offer is genuine. ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The system automatically reads vehicle number plates upon entry. Parkin urged motorists to register their vehicles, activate the Parkin wallet and enable the automatic payment service. ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A file photo of University of Sharjah. (WAM) ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ More than 1,000 additional seats have been made available across three new services on Saturday. (File photo: Erik Arazas) ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The coordination meeting was chaired by Brigadier Obaid Mubarak Al Ketbi, Director of the General Department of Protective Security and Emergency and Chairman of the ESC, at the Positive Spirit Hall at the Dubai Police Officers Club. ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash ]]></image:caption>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Security teams successfully carried out the plan and arrested the suspects one by one, bringing the total number of arrests to 14. (Supplied photo) ]]></image:caption>
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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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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A currency trader reacts near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. Dollar and South Korean Won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/amazon-in-talks-to-offload-8b-nvidia-grace-blackwell-ai-chips-via-spv-ft-reports/6259</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:04:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Amazon seeks to offload $8 billion of Nvidia chips to investors, FT reports</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Amazon has held talks with investors to gauge interest in the deal that would move ‌thousands of Grace Blackwell chips it is installing in US data centres into a special-purpose ‌vehicle, the report said. File photo (Reuters) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/cockroach-janata-party-students-to-protest-voter-roll-revision-demand-election-commission-chief-gyanesh-kumar-resign/6258</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T10:00:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>India's Cockroach Janata Party, student groups to protest, demand poll chief's resignation</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Security personnel drag a barricade at a protest site ahead of a protest demanding the resignation of India's Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, India, October 2, 2026. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-forecast-rough-seas-in-the-morning-calmer-by-afternoon-with-humidity-finally-dropping-in-dubai-sharjah/6257</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather forecast: Rough seas in the morning, calmer by afternoon, with humidity finally dropping in Dubai, Sharjah</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ While the morning forecast involves rough off-shore activity in the Arabian Gulf, you will be able to enjoy calmer seas by late afternoon. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/etihad-rail-dubai-to-abu-dhabi-8-benefits-ticket-prices-from-dh29-and-parking-fees-explained/6256</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T05:54:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Etihad Rail Dubai to Abu Dhabi: 8 benefits, ticket prices from Dh29 and parking fees explained</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The project represents a qualitative leap in the country&#039;s transportation system, by providing a fast, safe and comfortable means of transportation, and enhancing ease of movement between the emirates. Picture credit: Eric Arazas ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-financial-market-adds-64416-new-investor-accounts-in-nine-months-as-confidence-in-uae-economy-grows/6255</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:52:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Financial Market adds 64,416 new investor accounts in nine months as confidence in UAE economy grows</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Brokerage firms in the Dubai Financial Market executed more than 6.33 million transactions during the first nine months of this year, on 95.62 billion shares. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-shipping-costs-up-300-500-after-strait-of-hormuz-disruptions/6253</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T03:04:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE shipping costs up 300-500% after Strait of Hormuz disruptions</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Committee stressed that when maritime routes return to normal, it will have a positive impact on shipping traffic and associated costs. Picture credit: AI-generated image ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-gold-market-2026-wearable-bullion-is-the-new-trend-24-karat-necklaces-and-bracelets-that-double-as-investment/6252</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:50:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE gold market 2026: 'Wearable bullion' is the new trend, with 24-karat necklaces and bracelets that double as investment</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ &#039;Wearable bullion’ come in the form of 24-karat necklaces and bracelets. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-hotel-revenues-hit-dh6-billion-in-eight-months-as-697-million-visitors-arrive-in-2026/6251</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:43:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai hotel revenues hit Dh6 billion in eight months as 6.97 million visitors arrive in 2026</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Department data showed that the number of hotel nights booked during the period from January to the end of August reached 21.61 million nights in Dubai. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-to-rashid-bin-saeed-i-see-you-every-day-in-dubai-and-in-the-dreams-of-its-generations/6250</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T02:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid to Rashid bin Saeed: ‘I see you every day in Dubai and in the dreams of its generations’</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/01/9715.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, addressed a message to the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/sharjah-extends-bereavement-leave-to-8-days-for-deaths-abroad-under-new-ruler-directive/6254</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-02T00:44:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Sharjah extends bereavement leave to 8 days for deaths abroad, under new Ruler directive</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/02/9724.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/uae-strongly-condemns-houthi-attack-on-power-distribution-station-in-madinah/6249</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T23:18:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE strongly condemns Houthi attack on power distribution station in Madinah</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) affirmed that this attack constitutes a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to its security and stability. File photograph ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/emirates-flight-ek31-diverts-to-frankfurt-after-passenger-suffers-medical-emergency-on-board/6248</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T21:27:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates flight EK31 diverts to Frankfurt after passenger suffers medical emergency on board</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/01/9712.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The plane landed safely at Frankfurt Airport, where the passenger disembarked to receive further medical attention. File picture used for illustrative purposes. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-fitness-challenge-registration-opens-for-landmark-10th-edition-to-be-held-from-october-31-to-november-29/6247</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:50:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Fitness Challenge: Registration opens for landmark 10th edition, to be held from October 31 to November 29</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/01/9709.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The flagship event Dubai Run grew from 70,000 runners in 2019 to more than 307,000 in 2025, while Dubai Ride welcomed over 40,000 cyclists in 2025. Picture credit: GDMO ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/worlds-tallest-gold-bar-draws-visitors-at-sharjah-jewellery-show/6246</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-10-01T20:44:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>World’s tallest gold bar draws visitors at Sharjah jewellery show</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/10/01/9708.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The gold bar measures 2.12 metres (6 feet 11.5 inches), making it the world’s tallest gold bar, according to the official Guinness World Records certificate. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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