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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-space-agency-on-track-for-asteroid-belt-mission-launch-in-q1-2028/7367</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T23:35:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE Space Agency on track for asteroid belt mission launch in Q1 2028</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Teams are integrating and testing the explorer&#039;s subsystems while preparing to integrate the lander. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-land-department-launches-enhanced-ejari-service-through-dubainow-app/7366</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T23:32:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Land Department launches enhanced Ejari service through DubaiNow app</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The enhanced Ejari journey through ‘DubaiNow’ enables customers to complete multiple procedures through a clear and connected process, supporting quality of life and easier access to digital government services. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/karl-bushby-returns-home-to-northern-england-after-a-28-year-31000-mile-walk-around-the-world/7365</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T21:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Karl Bushby returns home to northern England after a 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around the world</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ British adventurer Karl Bushby walks through Hull, England, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, on his way to the city centre before making his way back to his mother&#039;s home after 28 years of his journey walking across the world. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-worlds-most-forward-looking-country-for-ai-adoption-openai-ceo/7364</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T21:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE world's most forward-looking country for AI adoption: OpenAI CEO</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Altman said AI should be a tool that serves people, rather than a system entrusted with decisions about their future. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-plans-to-invest-aed200-billion-in-energy-sector-by-2030-suhail-al-mazrouei/7363</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T21:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE plans to invest AED200 billion in energy sector by 2030: Suhail Al Mazrouei</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Diversification remains central to the UAE&#039;s energy strategy, with renewable energy, nuclear power, and natural gas playing complementary roles in maintaining reliable and competitive supplies. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mansoor-bin-mohammed-opens-seventh-edition-of-emarat-al-aman-in-dubai/7362</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:53:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mansoor bin Mohammed opens seventh edition of Emarat Al Aman in Dubai</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Ports and Borders Security Council, inaugurated the seventh edition of Emarat Al Aman, organised by the Security Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) at Zabeel Sports District, Dubai Mall. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-culture-unveils-isea2026-online-academic-programme-featuring-145-papers-and-more-than-50-artist-talks-and-panel-discussions/7361</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:48:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Culture unveils ISEA2026 Online Academic Programme featuring 145 papers and more than 50 artist talks and panel discussions</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai Culture unveils ISEA2026 Online Academic Programme featuring 145 papers and more than 50 artist talks and panel discussions ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/health/dubai-doctors-halt-infants-severe-epileptic-seizures-within-30-minutes/7360</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai doctors halt infant’s severe epileptic seizures within 30 minutes</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Adnan received his first dose of ABS-1230 on 14 September 2026. According to the treating medical team, his seizures stopped within half an hour. He was discharged from hospital on 21 September 2026. The hospital confirmed that no clinical seizures had been observed during follow-up assessments up to 11 October 2026, with the child also showing progress in growth and development. The hospital has also confirmed that he continues to remain seizure-free. According to data from the treatment’s developer, Adnan is the youngest patient in the world to receive ABS-1230 and only the second infant worldwide to be given the experimental medication. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mada-media-announces-garmin-as-first-global-partner-in-dubai-metro-naming-rights-initiative/7359</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T18:19:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mada Media announces Garmin as first global partner in Dubai Metro naming rights initiative</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Garmin is the first global partner to join the Naming Rights Initiative for Dubai Metro stations, adding a new strategic dimension to an initiative that has gained recognition regionally and internationally. The agreement further underscores Dubai’s commitment to strengthening public-private partnerships. It also reinforces the emirate’s role in supporting vital economic sectors and creating innovative investment opportunities that maximise returns from strategic assets. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/dubai-it-iconic-auto-blogger-supercar-blondie-on-the-100-million-she-refused-the-price-of-fame-and-the-city-that-changed-her-life/7357</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T17:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it: Iconic auto blogger Supercar Blondie on the $100 million she refused, the price of fame and the city that changed her life</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ “So I was Radio Blondie on the radio. Because my co-host called me ‘blondie’ … because of my hair. Then I switched from radio to supercars. So I was like, switch the name out. I think it&#039;s empowering. Being a blonde is great, and it&#039;s always been kind of put down. People are like, ‘Oh, you&#039;re blonde, you&#039;re dumb’. Actually, let&#039;s re-empower the world. Blondes are great, and there&#039;s nothing bad about being a blonde. I wanted to make sure that it was an empowering thing, not a put down," says Alex Hirschi aka Supercar Blondie. Picture: Najeeb Mohammed ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/hamdan-bin-mohammed-presents-dubai-it-award-for-excellence-in-the-real-estate-sector-to-emaar/7356</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T17:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed announces Emaar Properties as recipient of Dubai-it Award for real estate excellence</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/02/11552.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/maktoum-bin-mohammed-attends-launch-of-inaugural-dubai-future-finance-week-featuring-over-100-events-and-1000-speakers/7358</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T17:18:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Maktoum bin Mohammed attends launch of inaugural Dubai Future Finance Week featuring over 100 events and 1,000 speakers</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Held under the theme ‘Finance Reimagined: Where Innovation Meets Policy and Purpose’, Dubai Future Finance Week runs until 6 November. Its programme features more than 100 specialist events, 12 signature forums and 14 stages across Dubai, bringing together over 1,000 speakers to discuss the trends, opportunities and challenges shaping the global financial industry. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/dubai-it-how-this-british-expat-found-a-fresh-start-and-renewed-purpose-in-dubai/7355</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T17:04:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it: How this British expat found a fresh start and renewed purpose in Dubai</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/02/11559.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ British expat Janine Buxton says moving to Dubai two years ago gave her the opportunity to rebuild her life, regain financial stability and rediscover her sense of purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/kimi-antonelli-a-zooming-star-on-the-track/7353</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T16:19:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Kimi Antonelli: A zooming star on the track</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Kimi Antonelli of Italy celebrates his world champion title after the Mexico Grand Prix Formula One race in Mexico City, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. AP ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/champions-league-202627-six-contenders-battling-to-take-the-european-crown/7354</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T15:51:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Champions League 2026/27: Six contenders battling to take the European crown</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/02/11548.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Paris Saint-Germain’s Achraf Hakimi celebrates with teammates after recording his first career hat-trick and two assists in a 5–1 Ligue 1 win over Le Havre. Picture: PSG, X ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/brand-dubai-to-organise-national-month-celebrations-from-november-3-to-december-2/7352</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T15:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Brand Dubai to organise ‘National Month’ celebrations from November 3 to December 2</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The festivities will also offer citizens, residents and visitors an opportunity to express their love and loyalty to the UAE and appreciation for the values that define the nation.
Photo credit Government of Dubai Media Office ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-launches-first-work-from-park-initiative-at-al-barsha-pond-park/7351</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T15:18:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai launches first ‘Work From Park’ initiative at Al Barsha Pond Park</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ &#039;Work From Park&#039; initiative launched on Monday (02/11/2026), aims to offer Dubai residents a new way to work while supporting the goals of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and the Dubai Afforestation and Parks Strategy 2040. Picture: Yemany Al Ofari. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/health/uaes-mohap-raises-awareness-of-respiratory-syncytial-virus-and-seasonal-prevention/7350</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T14:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE’s MoHAP raises awareness of respiratory syncytial virus and seasonal prevention</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In information shared through the campaign, MoHAP describes RSV as a common and contagious respiratory virus that can cause mild symptoms or severe illness. The ministry highlights infants and older adults as groups particularly at risk of severe illness. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/al-habtoor-group-to-sell-all-assets-and-investments-in-lebanon/7349</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T14:11:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Al Habtoor Group to sell all assets and investments in Lebanon</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The decision follows the Group’s announcement on 28 January 2026 that it would cease operations in Lebanon and marks a new phase in a comprehensive strategic review of its investment portfolio and long-term business priorities. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-plans-to-expand-red-carpet-passport-system-across-all-airports/7348</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai plans to expand ‘Red Carpet’ passport system across all airports</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The number of people using the "Red Carpet" system reached 1,311,598 by the end of the third quarter of 2026, while digital content related to the project recorded about four billion views across digital platforms, reflecting widespread interest in the smart government service. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-warns-against-phishing-links-and-online-blackmail-as-cyber-fraud-risks-grow/7347</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:36:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE warns against phishing links and online blackmail as cyber fraud risks grow</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Phishing campaigns monitored by Kaspersky between January and September 2025 showed that 88.5 per cent of attacks targeted login credentials for online accounts, while 9.5 per cent targeted personal information such as names, addresses and dates of birth. A further 2 per cent targeted bank card details. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/rox-delivers-first-100-made-in-the-emirates-vehicles-boosting-uae-advanced-manufacturing/7346</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:24:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>ROX delivers first 100 Made in the Emirates vehicles, boosting UAE advanced manufacturing</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ •	The advanced manufacturing facility brings together manufacturing and design operations and an AI lab, supporting the development of national capabilities in advanced vehicle manufacturing. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/abu-dhabi-signs-four-openai-agreements-as-khaled-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-meets-sam-altman/7345</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:11:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abu Dhabi signs four OpenAI agreements as Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Sam Altman</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, to explore opportunities to advance cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI). WAM ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-to-celebrate-flag-day-on-november-3-tomorrow/7344</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE to celebrate Flag Day on November 3 (tomorrow)</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE to celebrate Flag Day on November 3 (tomorrow) ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/customer-jailed-for-slapping-cafe-manager-in-ras-al-khaimah/7343</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T13:00:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Customer jailed for slapping cafe manager in Ras Al Khaimah</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/02/11515.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The court found the evidence consistent and sufficient to establish the verbal altercation and exchange of insults, the threat made by the cafe manager and the customer&#039;s assault on him. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-launches-annual-government-challenge-with-first-edition-focused-on-assistive-ai/7342</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T11:57:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid launches Annual Government Challenge with first edition focused on assistive AI</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/02/11514.webp</image:loc>
                        <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>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/health/social-media-health-challenges-put-children-and-teenagers-at-risk-doctors-warn/7341</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T09:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Social media health challenges put children and teenagers at risk, doctors warn</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/02/11513.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Doctors have warned of 10 dangerous health challenges and trends circulating on social media, some of which have evolved from videos designed to attract views and likes into practices that can threaten the lives of children, teenagers and young people. AI generated image used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/opinion/samson-of-arabia-the-man-behind-the-legend/7340</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T07:53:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Samson of Arabia: The man behind the legend</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/02/11507.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ali bin Hassan: First known as “Samson the Mighty”, he later became “Samson of Arabia”, a name so widely recognised that generations came to know him by his nickname rather than his real name. ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-today-dust-alert-as-winds-reach-40kmh-with-scattered-rain-in-ras-al-khaimah-and-fujairah/7339</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-02T06:22:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather today: Dust alert as winds reach 40km/h, with scattered rain in Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/02/11508.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Winds may stir up dust in open and exposed areas, so the authorities caution residents to take the necessary precautions in such situations. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Pexels ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/health/dubai-launches-yumnak-to-integrate-health-housing-transport-and-social-services-for-senior-citizens/7338</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T18:48:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai launches Yumnak to integrate health, housing, transport and social services for senior citizens</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11506.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Yumnak initiative was launched at Emirates Towers in the presence of His Excellency Abdulla Al Basti, Secretary General of The Executive Council of Dubai; His Excellency Dr. Alawi Alsheikh-Ali, Director General of the Dubai Health Authority; His Excellency Eng. Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality; His Excellency Mishal Abdul Karim Julfar, Executive Director of Dubai Corporation for Ambulance Services; and His Excellency Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-ride-draws-41836-cyclists-to-sheikh-zayed-road-for-10th-dubai-fitness-challenge/7337</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T18:32:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Ride draws 41,836 cyclists to Sheikh Zayed Road for 10th Dubai Fitness Challenge</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11495.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Coinciding with the UAE’s Year of Family, this year’s edition celebrated the power of movement to bring generations together, with parents, grandparents and children cycling side by side. Participants brought DFC’s 2026 tagline, ‘What’s Your 30x30?’, to life, demonstrating how shared experiences can inspire healthier, more active lifestyles. The official Dubai Fitness Challenge website describes 30x30 as a commitment to 30 minutes of activity for 30 days, from 31 October to 29 November. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/from-20-seats-to-1500-guests-the-emirati-entrepreneur-building-a-homegrown-hospitality-success-story/7336</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T17:49:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>From 20 seats to over 4,000 guests: The Emirati entrepreneur building a homegrown hospitality success story</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11481.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ "I would like The Creative House to help demonstrate what a business born in the UAE can become. We started with a family idea and a small restaurant, and we want to keep building concepts that people value and return to," says Ahmed Al Zarooni. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/uae-fields-largest-ever-youth-olympic-team-as-mansoor-bin-mohammed-highlights-emirati-sporting-values-at-dakar-2026/7335</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T17:41:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE fields largest-ever Youth Olympic team as Mansoor bin Mohammed highlights Emirati sporting values at Dakar 2026</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11480.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Being held from 31 October to 13 November 2026 in Senegal’s capital, the fourth Youth Olympic Games have brought together approximately 2,700 athletes representing 206 National Olympic Committees, alongside the Refugee Olympic Team. Athletes will compete across 25 individual and team sports. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/uae-sanadak-guide-2026-how-to-file-a-complaint-against-your-bank-or-insurance-company-and-what-to-expect/7334</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T16:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE Sanadak guide 2026: How to file a complaint against your bank or insurance company, and what to expect</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11277.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Sanadak helps consumers and small- or medium-business enterprises (SMEs) resolve complaints against licensed financial institutions and insurance companies. Picture credit: Sanadak ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/al-ain-court-orders-man-to-pay-ex-wife-dh10000-for-refusing-to-hand-over-children/7333</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T16:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Al Ain court orders man to pay ex-wife Dh10,000 for refusing to hand over children</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11479.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The court found that his refusal to comply with the custody ruling, and the resulting deprivation of the mother’s custody rights during that period, caused her moral harm in the form of sadness, anxiety and psychological suffering. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-updates-al-satwa-planning-rules-to-allow-higher-density-residential-and-commercial-development/7332</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T16:36:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai updates Al Satwa planning rules to allow higher-density residential and commercial development</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11478.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Under the updated regulations, plots along internal roads can now accommodate a ground floor and two floors of residential apartments, replacing the previous planning framework, which primarily permitted attached villas. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/aed-500-fine-for-expired-vehicle-registration-as-dubai-police-record-48950-violations/7331</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T16:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>AED 500 fine for expired vehicle registration as Dubai Police record 48,950 violations</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11476.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ AED 500 fine for expired vehicle registration as Dubai Police record 48,950 violations ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-launches-dubai-future-research-complex-to-attract-30000-researchers-and-specialists/7330</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T16:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid launches Dubai Future Research Complex to attract 30,000 researchers and specialists</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11490.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, witnessed the announcement of Nad Zabeel, Dubai’s Future RDI Campus. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/maktoum-bin-mohammed-meets-state-street-chairman-and-ceo-as-company-plans-uae-expansion/7329</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T14:24:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Maktoum bin Mohammed meets State Street Chairman and CEO as company plans UAE expansion</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11473.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE, and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), met with Ronald P. O’Hanley, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/hamdan-bin-mohammed-launches-dubai-tourism-membership-programme-and-visit-dubai-tourist-visa-service/7328</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T13:40:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed launches Dubai tourism membership programme and Visit Dubai tourist visa service</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11472.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-requires-khda-approval-for-teachers-delivering-islamic-education-to-children-aged-four-to-six/7327</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T13:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai requires KHDA approval for teachers delivering Islamic education to children aged four to six</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11471.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The requirement forms part of KHDA’s “Guide to Implementing Islamic Education in Early Childhood”, which sets out requirements covering teacher accreditation, children’s grouping, language of instruction, monitoring of learning progress and documentation of compliance. AI generated image used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/al-owais-cultural-foundation-honours-samson-of-arabia-at-red-carpet-premiere-of-documentary-on-his-life/7326</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T12:44:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Al Owais Cultural Foundation honours ‘Samson of Arabia’ at red-carpet premiere of documentary on his life</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11467.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Abdul Hamid Ahmad presents the Al Owais commemorative shield to Samson of Arabia in the presence of Nasser Al Dhaheri. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-airport-freezone-and-forbes-middle-east-to-host-future-growth-nexus-summit-with-27-speakers-on-23-november/7325</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T12:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Airport Freezone and Forbes Middle East to host Future Growth Nexus Summit with 27 speakers on 23 November</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11466.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Coinciding with DAFZ’s 30th anniversary, the summit will bring together senior government officials, leaders of global companies, investors and experts to examine the future of international trade and the transformations reshaping supply chains and logistics. Discussions will also explore the role of technology, artificial intelligence, sustainability and economic policies in strengthening business competitiveness and expanding cross-border trade and investment. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-rta-launches-updated-ai-strategy-targeting-more-than-aed-300-million-in-annual-added-value/7324</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T11:29:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai RTA launches updated AI strategy targeting more than AED 300 million in annual added value</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11465.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The strategy aims to establish an integrated, interconnected ecosystem that harnesses advanced technologies to enhance transport and mobility services, improve traffic flow, elevate customer experience, and boost operational and corporate efficiency. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-court-orders-two-defendants-to-repay-dh207-million-fraudulently-seized-from-company/7323</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T11:01:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai court orders two defendants to repay Dh20.7 million fraudulently seized from company</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11463.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The court explained that a final criminal judgment is binding on civil courts in matters it has determined concerning the occurrence of a crime, its legal characterisation and its attribution to the perpetrator. Those matters therefore cannot be reconsidered. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-cycling-challenge-2026-in-pictures-and-videos-as-riders-take-over-sheikh-zayed-road/7322</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T09:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Ride 2026 in pictures and videos as cyclists take over Sheikh Zayed Road</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11458.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai Cycling Challenge 2026 turned some of the city’s major roads into cycling routes on Sunday morning. Pictures: Patrick Castillo ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/abu-dhabi-court-orders-two-men-to-repay-woman-dh66773-stolen-in-bank-impersonation-fraud/7321</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T09:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abu Dhabi court orders two men to repay woman Dh66,773 stolen in bank impersonation fraud</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/11/01/11455.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The court said the criminal and civil cases shared the same underlying facts. The defendants were liable for the misappropriated amount because they had obtained it unlawfully, as established by the criminal judgment. ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/security-deposit-refunds-tenants-seek-clearer-rules-on-delays-and-deductions/7320</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates 24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-11-01T08:39:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Security deposit refunds: Tenants seek clearer rules on delays and deductions</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The security deposit is intended to guarantee the rights of both landlord and tenant. The property’s condition should be documented at handover, with damage and repair costs established through clear technical reports. ]]></image:caption>
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