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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/record-heatwave-disrupts-europe-as-france-reports-1000-excess-deaths/3066</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:37:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France reports 1,000 excess deaths</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ People enjoy the cool waters of the Isar during a heatwave in Munich, Germany, June 28, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-customs-launches-advanced-k9-fleet-to-strengthen-anti-drug-operations/3065</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T18:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Customs launches advanced K9 fleet to strengthen anti-drug operations</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The new fleet forms part of Dubai Customs’ strategy to modernise its inspection systems and strengthen the operational readiness of specialised units. The K9 Unit plays a vital role in detecting narcotics and prohibited substances at the country’s border crossings, helping protect society and the national economy. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubais-rta-expands-strategic-partnerships-with-leading-chinese-firms-to-boost-smart-mobility/3064</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T16:59:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai's RTA expands strategic partnerships with leading Chinese firms to boost smart mobility</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The move came during an official RTA delegation visit to China, led by Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA. The delegation included senior executives, directors and engineers, with the visit organised in coordination with the Dubai International Chamber’s Shanghai office. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-launches-worlds-first-ai-powered-garden-design-challenge/3063</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T16:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai launches world’s first AI-powered park design challenge</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The initiative forms part of Dubai Municipality’s efforts to harness advanced technologies, urban design and community participation to shape the future of public spaces. The challenge explores how an integrated ecosystem of AI tools can support the entire design journey, from site analysis and user insights to concept generation, optimisation and visualisation, while ensuring that final design decisions remain human-led. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/saudi-aramco-helicopter-crash-kills-all-14-on-board/3062</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T16:16:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Saudi Aramco helicopter crash kills all 14 on board</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Ministry of Energy expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/french-authorities-respond-to-civilian-aircraft-incident-in-northeastern-france/3061</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:51:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Plane crash in northeastern France kills 11 people</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Rescuers work at the site of a plane crash in Tomblaine, France, June 28, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-condemns-iranian-missile-and-drone-attacks-on-bahrain-and-kuwait/3060</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE condemns Iranian missile and drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) described the attacks as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of both countries and a serious threat to their security and stability. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/ncm-warns-of-rain-and-dust-as-cumulus-clouds-form-in-eastern-uae/3059</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:26:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>NCM warns of rain and dust as cumulus clouds form in eastern UAE</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution, particularly in areas where blowing dust may impact visibility, and advised the public to follow official weather updates and alerts. Picture used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/veteran-tailor-preserves-heritage-of-emirati-kandura-in-ras-al-khaimah-uae/3058</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:34:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Veteran tailor preserves heritage of Emirati kandura in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Shafiq began his career earning between AED 1,000 and AED 1,500 per month, gradually improving his income and achieving financial stability. Picture: Ibrahim Sadiq ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/uae-central-bank-develops-new-framework-for-dormant-accounts-and-unclaimed-funds/3057</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T12:29:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE Central Bank develops new framework for dormant accounts and unclaimed funds</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In a circular, the Central Bank said the updated system obliges institutions to make reasonable efforts to contact eligible beneficiaries, while documenting all communication attempts. If beneficiaries cannot be identified or reached, the funds must be transferred to the Central Bank for safekeeping until claimed. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-delegation-holds-high-level-talks-in-washington-to-strengthen-strategic-ties/3056</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:30:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE delegation holds high-level talks in Washington to strengthen strategic ties</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Saeed Al Hajeri, Minister of State, led a UAE delegation during an official visit to Washington, D.C., where he held a series of meetings with senior US officials to advance strategic cooperation between the two countries. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-transforms-bankruptcy-into-a-tool-for-recovery-and-economic-stability/3055</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE transforms bankruptcy into a tool for recovery and economic stability</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Judge Hossam Hassan Al Hamour, President of the Federal Bankruptcy Court, said the UAE has adopted an integrated approach combining government, economic and judicial efforts to ensure business continuity and respond effectively to global economic changes. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/trump-warns-of-further-military-action-as-us-iran-tensions-escalate/3054</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump warns of further military action as US-Iran tensions escalate</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/28/4652.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File pictures of U.S. President Donald Trump speaking during a Rose Garden Club dinner with U.S. farmers. In a statement, Trump said U.S. forces had targeted Iranian missile and drone storage locations as well as coastal radar sites, accusing Tehran of violating the terms of a ceasefire agreement reached earlier this month. He warned that continued breaches could trigger further military action, adding that the U.S. might not be able to remain restrained. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/bahrain-condemns-repeated-aggression-over-missile-and-drone-attacks/3053</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:35:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Bahrain condemns ‘repeated aggression’ over missile and drone attacks</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The ministry noted that it had previously condemned similar actions, highlighting what it described as Iran’s breach of its commitments and international obligations, including those outlined in United Nations Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026). It added that the recurrence of such attacks confirms earlier warnings that the situation could deteriorate further. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/messi-scores-off-the-bench-as-argentina-beat-jordan-to-top-group/3052</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:27:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Messi scores off the bench as Argentina beat Jordan to top group</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/28/4650.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Argentina&#039;s Lionel Messi (10) controls the ball against Jordan&#039;s Amer Jamous (6) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026. AP ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/austria-and-algeria-draw-thriller-to-reach-world-cup-knockouts/3051</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:22:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Austria and Algeria draw thriller to reach World Cup knockouts</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/28/4649.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Austria&#039;s players celebrate after Austria&#039;s Sasa Kalajdzic (14) scored to tie the match during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City June 27, 2026. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-cybersecurity-council-warns-of-rising-risks-from-digital-footprints/3050</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:12:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE Cybersecurity Council warns of rising risks from digital footprints</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Council highlighted the scale of the risk, noting that more than 1.4 billion accounts are compromised globally each month. Information gathered through devices and applications can reveal details about a user’s identity, behaviour and interests, making it a valuable target for hackers and untrusted platforms. File picture used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/etihad-rail-announces-first-passenger-train-trial-from-fujairah-to-abu-dhabi/3049</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:32:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Etihad Rail announces first passenger train trial from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/06/28/4647.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The passenger rail network will connect 11 cities and regions across the UAE, linking major urban and economic hubs. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/gold-prices-drop-for-fourth-week-boosting-demand-across-uae-markets/3048</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Gold prices drop for fourth week, boosting demand across UAE markets</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Officials from gold and jewellery outlets said that the markets have witnessed a recovery and growth in demand for gold products, whether jewellery or bullion, supported by the continued significant decline in the price of the yellow metal.  File picture used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/kuwait-air-defences-intercept-missiles-and-drones/3047</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:10:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Kuwait air defences intercept missiles and drones</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Kuwait air defences intercept missiles and drones ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/59-magnitude-earthquake-shakes-pakistan-and-afghanistan/3046</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-27T20:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>5.9 magnitude earthquake shakes Pakistan and Afghanistan</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The epicenter was in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan, according to the Pakistan Meteorological Department. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/tanker-struck-in-hormuz-as-iran-us-trade-attacks-in-worst-escalation-since-peace-deal/3045</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-27T20:44:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Tanker struck in Hormuz as Iran, US trade attacks in worst escalation since peace deal</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Oil tanker Al Shaffiah sails at sea near the Omani coast, as seen from Musandam, Oman, June 26, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-it-from-a-million-visitors-to-malls-to-more-than-200-million-gergawi-traces-the-success-tory/3044</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:54:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it: From a million visitors to malls to more than 200 million, Gergawi traces the success story</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/news/bahrain-strongly-condemns-irans-targeting-of-its-territory-with-drones/3043</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Bahrain strongly condemns Iran drone attack on its territory</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Bahrain strongly condemns Iran drone attack on its territory ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae-guide/ejari-registration-in-dubai-documents-cost-and-step-by-step-process/3042</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:31:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ejari registration in Dubai: Documents, cost and step-by-step process</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ejari functions as the foundation of every tenancy relationship in Dubai. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Unsplash ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/small-aircraft-crash-in-beijing-kills-one-person-injures-13-local-govt-says/3041</loc>
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