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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/uae-long-weekend-are-you-ready-for-the-three-day-break-for-hijri-new-year/2398</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:40:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE long weekend: Are you ready for the three-day break for Hijri New Year?</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ If you normally get a two-day weekend on Saturday and Sunday, this week, you’re in for a longer treat.
Photo credit: Dennis Mallari ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-mohammed-chairs-defence-council-meeting-to-advance-uae-military-readiness/2397</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:36:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed chairs Defence Council meeting to advance UAE military readiness</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The meeting reviewed updates on key programmes aimed at developing the UAE’s defence system and enhancing efficiency and operational readiness in line with the Ministry of Defence’s strategic direction. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/how-you-can-get-a-30-or-60-day-single-entry-dubai-tourist-visa-within-48-hours/2396</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:35:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>How you can get a 30- or 60-day single-entry Dubai tourist visa within 48 hours</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ While you can apply for the visa online through the website – www.gdrfad.gov.ae – or the GDRFA DXB app, there are also several authorised tourism offices, where you can submit the visa application.
Photo credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/emirates-signals-strong-recovery-and-push-for-market-access-expansion/2395</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T16:11:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates signals strong recovery and push for market access expansion</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Emirates airline President Tim Clark speaks to journalists in Berlin, Germany, June 9, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/emirates-plans-daily-flights-to-berlin-and-stuttgart/2394</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates plans daily flights to Berlin and Stuttgart</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Emirates has announced plans to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, subject to approval from the German Federal Ministry of Transport. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/emirates-extends-real-madrid-sponsorship-to-2031-in-landmark-deal/2392</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:18:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates extends Real Madrid sponsorship to 2031 in landmark deal</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The renewed deal cements a relationship that began in 2011 and deepened in 2013, when Emirates became the club’s official jersey sponsor. Under the extension, Emirates will continue as Official Main Sponsor and Official Airline Partner of both the men’s and women’s teams. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/fifa-world-cup-2026-in-mexico-where-communities-build-soccer-pitches-anywhere-space-permits/2393</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T15:13:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026 in Mexico: Where communities build soccer pitches anywhere space permits</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A drone view shows a sports field known as the Field of the Gods, inside the crater of the Teoca volcano, an inactive volcano at more than 2,700 metres above sea level where amateur tournaments are played every Sunday, in Mexico City, Mexico, April 19, 2026. REUTERS/Raquel Cunha ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/all-brazilian-line-up-to-referee-opening-game-at-world-cup/2391</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T14:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>All-Brazilian line-up to referee opening game at World Cup</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Workers cover a Kansas City Chiefs sign to FIFA World Cup 2026 as work continues to transform Arrowhead Stadium to Kansas City Stadium ahead of the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament Monday, June 8, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/highly-effective-lenacapavir-hiv-prevention-drug-arrives-in-south-africa/2390</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T13:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Highly effective Lenacapavir HIV prevention drug arrives in South Africa</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Thandeka Shabangu, a nurse, holds Lenacapavir before administering it to a patient at a mobile clinic in Secunda, South Africa, Friday, June 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Kayleen Morgan) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/englands-spence-to-wear-protective-mask-at-world-cup-due-to-broken-jaw/2389</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T13:09:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>England's Spence to wear protective mask at World Cup due to broken jaw</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3580.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ England's Spence to wear protective mask at World Cup due to broken jaw ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dfm-gains-swiss-finma-recognition-to-boost-global-investor-access/2388</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:30:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>DFM gains Swiss FINMA recognition to boost global investor access</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3579.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The recognition allows Swiss participants supervised by FINMA to gain direct access to DFM’s trading platform. It also enables the trading of equity securities of companies incorporated in Switzerland on the market. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/space42-expands-earth-observation-capabilities-with-three-new-satellites/2387</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T12:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Space42 expands Earth observation capabilities with three new satellites</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3578.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The three satellites were developed in partnership with Finland-based ICEYE, supporting technology transfer, strengthening local capabilities, and advancing supply chain localisation. Integration and testing were completed at Space42’s Assembly, Integration and Testing (AIT) facility in Abu Dhabi. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/abu-dhabi-closes-69-food-establishments-over-safety-violations/2386</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abu Dhabi closes 69 food establishments over safety violations</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3577.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority has revealed that it closed 55 food establishments last year and 14 more since the beginning of 2026 due to serious violations affecting food safety. ]]></image:caption>
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        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-reconstitutes-emirates-health-services-board/2385</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid reconstitutes Emirates Health Services board</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3576.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>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/pentagon-adds-alibaba-byd-and-baidu-to-chinese-military-companies-list-blocking-us-defense-contracts/2382</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T11:16:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as aiding Chinese military</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3574.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba, BYD and Baidu as aiding Chinese military ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/news/israeli-military-issues-evacuation-order-for-lebanons-tyre/2381</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:54:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Israeli military issues evacuation order for Lebanon's Tyre</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3572.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ People swim on a public beach as smoke, background, rises from an Israeli airstrike that hit the Qlaileh village, seen from the southern port city of Tyre, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 2, 2026. (AP) ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/there-is-something-truly-special-about-this-place-why-thousands-of-residents-signed-the-uae-pledge/2384</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:44:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>'There is something truly special about this place': Why thousands of residents signed the UAE Pledge and Commitment initiative</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3575.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ From left: Divya Singh, Fernandes Geoffrey, Kaunain Fatima and Shezeen Anwer. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/kings-college-hospital-london-dubai-announces-landmark-expansion-reinforcing-commitment-to-world-class-healthcare-in-the-uae/2380</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>King’s College Hospital London - Dubai announces landmark expansion, reinforcing commitment to world-class healthcare in the UAE</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3571.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The expansion is being constructed with a sustainable design, in line with the UAE’s environmental goals. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/spacex-ipo-fever-sparks-hunt-for-proxy-plays-in-asia/2379</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T10:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>SpaceX IPO fever sparks hunt for proxy plays in Asia</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3570.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Illustration/Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/spicejet-funding-crunch-delays-pilot-pay-as-airline-seeks-state-backed-loan/2378</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>India's SpiceJet funding crunch delays pilot pay as airline seeks state-backed loan</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3567.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A SpiceJet passenger aircraft taxis on the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India, May 29, 2023. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/us-apache-helicopter-crashes-near-strait-of-hormuz-trump-says-pilots-are-fine/2377</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T09:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>US Apache helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz; Trump says pilots are fine</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3566.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/philippine-earthquake-displaces-20000-kills-at-least-37-in-mindanao/2376</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T08:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Philippine earthquake displaces 20,000, kills at least 37 in Mindanao</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3563.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A drone view shows a collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, June 8, 2026. GenSan DEV/Handout via REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-dust-storms-return-as-winds-hit-40kmh-across-the-country/2374</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:30:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather: Dust storms return as winds hit 40km/h across the country</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3558.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Temperatures remain high today, and are forecast to reach between 42°C and 47°C in inland regions of the country. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/dubai-first-time-home-buyer-programme-2026-how-to-qualify-and-buy/2383</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T05:16:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai First-Time Home Buyer Programme 2026: How to qualify and buy</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3562.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Since its launch in July 2025, Dubai’s First-Time Home Buyer Programme has enabled more than 3,200 residents to own their first homes in the emirate, generating residential property transactions exceeding Dh5 billion. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-is-special/behind-dubais-luxury-why-a-young-expat-says-the-city-is-built-on-ambition-not-appearances/2375</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T04:08:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Behind Dubai's luxury: Why a young expat says the city is built on ambition, not appearances</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/09/3560.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Simran Vishwakarma&#039;s goal is to establish herself as a global marketing professional, and to grow into larger roles within the luxury and lifestyle industry over time. Picture credit: Supplied ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/us-players-ready-to-seize-once-in-a-career-world-cup-chance/2373</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T03:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>US players ready to seize 'once in a career' World Cup chance</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ United States captain Tim Ream said the players were putting the greatest demands on themselves. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/apple-rolls-out-new-ai-powered-siri/2372</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T02:16:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Apple rolls out new, AI-powered Siri</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Apple CEO Tim Cook waves on stage during Apple&#039;s annual Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, U.S. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/world-cup-by-the-numbers-104-matches-48-teams-and-3-countries-make-this-the-largest-ever/2371</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>2026-06-09T02:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>World Cup by the numbers: 104 matches, 48 teams and 3 countries make this the largest ever</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Workers tend to the grass field that has been installed in B.C. Place stadium for the World Cup football tournament, Monday, June 8, 2026, in Vancouver, British Columbia. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/mls-aims-to-turn-2026-world-cup-attention-into-lasting-gains/2370</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-09T00:08:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>MLS aims to turn 2026 World Cup attention into lasting gains</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Major League Soccer Commissioner Don Garber rejected lingering criticism that MLS remains a destination for players at the end of their careers. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/the-weird-and-wonderful-soccer-phrases-fans-will-bring-to-the-world-cup/2369</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>2026-06-08T23:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>The weird and wonderful soccer phrases fans will bring to the World Cup</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Soccer fans from across the globe are heading to North America for the World Cup - and bringing with them their own vocabulary to describe the beautiful game. File photograph of Colombian midfielder Richard Rios. Picture credit: AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/argentina-closer-to-full-health-ahead-of-world-cup-opener/2368</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>2026-06-08T23:26:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Argentina closer to full health ahead of World Cup opener</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Argentina&#039;s Lionel Messi is expected to become one of ‌the first two players to play in matches at six World Cups alongside Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/netherlands-defender-timber-to-miss-world-cup-with-groin-injury/2367</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T23:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Netherlands defender Timber to miss World Cup with groin injury</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Arsenal defender Jurrien Timber ​will miss the 2026 ‌World ​Cup and be replaced in Ronald Koeman&#039;s squad by Sunderland defender Lutsharel Geertruida. Picture credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-press-club-dubai-culture-launch-third-phase-of-cultural-content-creators-programme/2366</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Press Club, Dubai Culture launch third phase of Cultural Content Creators Programme</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ This phase builds on the success of previous editions of the Dubai Content Creators Programme, which focused on economic, health, and science content. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/rta-deploys-ai-to-enhance-real-time-bus-operations-efficiency/2365</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>RTA deploys AI to enhance real-time bus operations, efficiency</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3545.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The initiative has supported environmental goals by reducing engine idling and improving bus parking management, resulting in a reduction of more than 13,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/abu-dhabi-judicial-department-reviews-ai-initiatives-to-advance-judicial-notary-services/2364</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:20:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abu Dhabi Judicial Department reviews AI initiatives to advance judicial, notary services</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The discussion took place during a meeting of the Committee for the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Judicial and Notary Services. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/over-1000-poinciana-trees-enhance-urban-sustainability-in-al-dhafra/2363</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:17:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Over 1,000 poinciana trees enhance urban sustainability in Al Dhafra</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The deployment of these trees aligns with the municipality&#039;s long-term framework to expand the region&#039;s carbon sinks, improve local biodiversity, and upgrade the visual appeal of public spaces. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubais-first-time-home-buyer-programme-enables-over-3200-residents-to-own-homes-with-sales-surpassing-dh5-billion/2362</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai's First-Time Home Buyer Programme enables over 3,200 residents to own homes, with sales surpassing Dh5 billion</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3540.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The First-Time Home Buyer Programme embodies Dubai&#039;s foundational belief that home ownership should be within reach of everyone who calls this city home. Picture credit: Dubai Media Office ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/is-your-home-safe-for-your-child-child-safety-organisation-urges-focused-home-safety-checks/2361</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T22:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Is your home safe for your child? Child Safety Organisation urges focused home safety checks</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3539.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A window, balcony, staircase, chair or piece of furniture may appear normal to an adult, but to a child it can become an invitation to climb, reach, and explore. Picture credit: WAM ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/hamdan-bin-mohammed-reviews-difc-strategy-to-advance-ai-and-global-finance-leadership/2360</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T21:41:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed reviews DIFC strategy to advance AI and global finance leadership</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3538.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Sheikh Hamdan said that DIFC represents a leading global model for building integrated financial ecosystems driven by innovation, knowledge, and global connectivity. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/uae-saudi-operation-foils-attempt-to-smuggle-over-267000-amphetamine-pills/2359</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:42:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE-Saudi operation foils attempt to smuggle over 267,000 amphetamine pills</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3537.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The operation was carried out through joint security cooperation between UAE authorities and the Saudi Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Directorate of Narcotics Control. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/how-retail-investors-can-buy-spacex-ipo-shares-and-what-risks-to-consider/2358</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:23:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>How retail investors can buy SpaceX IPO shares and what risks to consider</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3536.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File pictures of traders on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. Trading under the ticker symbol SPCX, SpaceX has selected several brokerage firms in the United States to distribute shares to retail investors. Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-implements-midday-work-ban-to-protect-workers-from-heat-stress/2357</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T18:18:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE implements midday work ban to protect workers from heat stress</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3535.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The policy will be in effect from 15 June to 15 September 2026 and prohibits outdoor work under direct sunlight between 12:30 pm and 3:00 pm. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/powerful-philippines-earthquake-leaves-32-feared-dead-as-tsunami-warnings-lifted/2356</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:32:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Powerful Philippines earthquake leaves 32 feared dead as tsunami warnings lifted</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3533.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ People carry their belongings during evacuation following an earthquake off the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-records-aed-560-million-landmark-beachfront-land-deal-on-naya-island/2355</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T17:15:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai records AED 560 million landmark beachfront land deal on Naia Island</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3529.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The property, acquired by an unidentified European buyer, spans more than 80,000 square feet and represents one of the largest coastal land holdings ever recorded in Dubai. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/stay-strong-filipino-community-in-uae-reacts-to-philippines-earthquake/2354</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:40:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>‘Stay strong’: Filipino community in UAE reacts to Philippines earthquake</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3524.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Children react as the roof of a structure at Deped Mahayahay Elementary School collapses during an earthquake in Digos, Mindanao Island, Philippines, June 8, 2026, in this screengrab taken from a handout video. 
Photo credit: Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/french-open-2026-alexander-zverev-defies-type-1-diabetes-to-claim-maiden-grand-slam-title/2353</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T16:36:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>French Open 2026: Alexander Zverev defies Type 1 diabetes to claim maiden Grand Slam title</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3525.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Alexander Zverev of Germany celebrates with the trophy after winning the men&#039;s final match against Flavio Cobolli of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, June 7, 2026. AP ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/ahmed-bin-saeed-praises-leadership-support-as-diez-drives-dubais-non-oil-trade-growth/2351</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ahmed bin Saeed praises leadership support as DIEZ drives Dubai’s non-oil trade growth</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3522.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Free Zones Council, affirmed that the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) continues to strengthen its role as a key driver of non-oil trade in the emirate. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-pledge-and-commitment-initiative-the-message-behind-the-certificate-flooding-social-media/2352</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:50:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE Pledge and Commitment initiative: The message behind the certificate flooding social media</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3534.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The UAE Pledge and Commitment is a national initiative that invites community members to express their loyalty and belonging to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and highlights principles including peace, coexistence, social cohesion, national responsibility and passing the country&#039;s values on to future generations. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/kids-go-free-12-family-attractions-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-and-sharjah-with-free-entry-this-summer/2350</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Kids go free: 12 family attractions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah with free entry this summer</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3461.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Kids get free entry to dozens of attractions around the UAE, this summer. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/seven-killed-nine-injured-in-dubai-road-crash-on-emirates-road/2349</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T15:03:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai crash: 7 dead, 9 injured after minibus hits stopped truck on Emirates Road</news:title>
        </news:news>
                <image:image>
            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/08/3521.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The truck had stopped in the middle of the road after a previous accident, leading the minibus to crash into it from behind. Supplied picture ]]></image:caption>
                    </image:image>
        	</url>
        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/dubai-chambers-boosts-trade-and-investment-ties-with-south-africa/2348</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T14:50:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Chambers boosts trade and investment ties with South Africa</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A delegation led by Salem Al Shamsi, Executive Vice President of International Relations at Dubai Chambers, met with the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI), attended by Advocate Mtho Xulu, President of SACCI. The delegation also held meetings with South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition, as well as the Johannesburg Chamber of Commerce and Industry. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/hamdan-bin-mohammed-highlights-dwtcs-role-in-driving-dubais-global-business-growth/2346</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:36:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed highlights DWTC’s role in driving Dubai’s global business growth</news:title>
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                        <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/uae/this-country-became-home-why-uae-residents-are-signing-the-national-pledge-and-commitment-initiative/2347</loc>
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            <news:title>‘This country became home’: Why UAE residents are signing the national Pledge and Commitment initiative</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ From left: UAE residents Inas Ktaech, Murielle Hebbo Kalash, Mohsin Tariq and Hudoob Younis have participated in the UAE&#039;s Pledge and Commitment initiative. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/uk-pm-starmer-urges-big-tech-to-block-nude-image-sharing-by-children/2345</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T13:02:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UK PM Starmer urges big tech to block nude image sharing by children</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ British Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech at London Tech Week. Reuters ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/philippines-lifts-tsunami-alert-after-78-earthquake/2344</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:30:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Philippines lifts tsunami alert after 7.8 earthquake</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ This image made from video provided by DepEd Mahayahay Elementary School shows school children reacting as a canopy roof, rear, collapsed, caused by a powerful earthquake Monday, June 8, 2026, in Malita, Davao Occidental Province, Philippines. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-government-announces-june-15-as-holiday-for-islamic-new-year/2343</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai government announces June 15 as holiday for Islamic New Year</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ This excludes entities that have employees working on a shift system, or whose jobs are related to serving the public or managing public facilities and services, as these entities are responsible for determining the working hours for these categories in accordance with their operational requirements, and in a way that ensures the continuity of services and the efficiency of operations during the holiday period. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-president-appoints-kamal-ishaq-almaazmi-as-undersecretary-of-abu-dhabi-department-of-finance/2342</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T12:04:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE President appoints Kamal Ishaq Almaazmi as Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Finance</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE President appoints Kamal Ishaq Almaazmi as Undersecretary of Abu Dhabi Department of Finance ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/tsunami-hits-philippine-coasts-after-78-earthquake-as-casualties-reported/2341</loc>
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            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T08:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Tsunami hits Philippine coasts after 7.8 earthquake as casualties reported</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A screengrab from the USGS earthquake monitoring agency shows the area affected by the earthquake. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/trump-says-netanyahu-has-no-choice-as-israel-strikes-iran-amid-rising-tensions/2340</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T08:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump says Netanyahu ‘has no choice’ as Israel strikes Iran amid rising tensions</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would have “no choice” but to accept any agreement reached by the United States with Iran. File picture of US President Donald Trump by AP. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/strong-earthquake-hits-southern-philippines-tsunami-alert-issued/2339</loc>
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            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Strong earthquake hits southern Philippines, tsunami alert issued</news:title>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-today-ncm-forecasts-47c-top-temperature-amid-high-humidity/2338</loc>
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            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-08T07:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather today: NCM forecasts 47°C top temperature amid high humidity</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The weather will be fair in general, with some low clouds appearing over eastern regions. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/diez-records-highest-ever-trade-at-aed-491-billion-in-2025/2337</loc>
                            <news:news>
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            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-07T19:24:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>DIEZ records highest-ever trade at AED 491 billion in 2025</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ DIEZ’s contribution to Dubai’s non-oil trade increased to 16% in 2025, as the emirate’s external trade surpassed AED3 trillion. Imports remained the main driver of growth for the third consecutive year. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/health/al-qassimi-hospital-pioneers-robotic-surgery-for-children-in-uae/2336</loc>
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            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-07T17:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Al Qassimi Hospital pioneers robotic surgery for children in UAE</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dr Safiya Al Khaja, Director of Al Qassimi Women’s and Children’s Hospital, said the achievement represents a significant step in advancing specialised healthcare services and reflects Emirates Health Services’ commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and patient-centred care. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-president-appoints-hamad-al-kaabi-as-nuclear-regulation-chief/2335</loc>
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            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-07T17:03:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE President appoints Hamad Al Kaabi as nuclear regulation chief</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. ]]></image:caption>
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