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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/first-look-hamdan-bin-mohammed-reveals-etihad-rail-ticket-as-he-boards-inaugural-passenger-journey/6119</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:24:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>First look: Hamdan bin Mohammed reveals Etihad Rail ticket as he boards inaugural passenger journey</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ His Highness Sheikh Hamdan said that Etihad Rail&#039;s Dubai Station will serve as a new gateway linking Dubai with the UAE capital and the rest of the country. Picture credit: faz3/Snapchat ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/uae-statement-at-high-level-general-debate-of-81st-session-of-un-general-assembly/6118</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T23:13:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Statement by United Arab Emirates at High-Level General Debate of 81st Session of UN General Assembly</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Al Marar said: "The United Arab Emirates has continued to support every sincere effort to achieve peace, particularly in Yemen, Libya, the Sahel, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Myanmar, Haiti, and elsewhere.” ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-announces-opening-of-electronic-visa-centre-in-lebanon-next-month/6117</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T22:23:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces opening of Electronic Visa Centre in Lebanon next month</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that an Electronic Visa Centre will open in Beirut, Lebanon, next month. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/abdulrahman-al-awar-inaugurates-ruya-2026-careers-fair-at-dwtc-with-more-than-150-employers-scouting-emirati-talent/6116</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:45:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abdulrahman Al Awar inaugurates Ru’ya 2026 careers fair at DWTC, with more than 150 employers scouting Emirati talent</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Taking place from 28–30 September under the theme ‘Ready for What’s Next? The Future of Work,’ Ru’ya 2026 brings together more than 150 employers across over 23 sectors. Picture credit: GDMO ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/emirates-falcon-racing-international-cup-targets-global-audience-for-falconry-as-bahrain-prepares-to-host-second-edition/6115</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T21:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates Falcon Racing International Cup targets global audience for falconry as Bahrain prepares to host second edition</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Emirates Falcon Racing International Cup had witnessed a remarkable inaugural edition in Kuwait. Picture credit: GDMO ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-president-takes-etihad-rail-to-dubai-as-hamdan-bin-mohammed-theyab-bin-mohamed-bin-zayed-open-station/6114</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T20:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE President takes Etihad Rail to Dubai, as Hamdan bin Mohammed, Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed open station</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Prior to the inauguration, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan travelled aboard Etihad Rail from Abu Dhabi to Dubai ahead of the passenger network’s official launch. Picture credit: GDMO ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-judicial-cooperation-requests-surge-as-global-confidence-in-legal-system-grows/6112</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE judicial cooperation requests surge as global confidence in legal system grows</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE Minister of Justice and Chairman of the Federal Judicial Council, Abdullah Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi, said requests for international judicial cooperation received by the UAE increased significantly between 2021 and 2025. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/second-part-of-lessons-from-life-mohammed-bin-rashids-the-letters-arrives-in-major-uae-bookstores-on-october-1/6111</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Second part of 'Lessons from Life' Mohammed bin Rashid's 'The Letters' arrives in major UAE bookstores on October 1</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The book &#039;The Letters&#039;, which represents the second part of &#039;Lessons from life&#039; and includes a collection of messages based on his experiences over nearly six decades in public service and serving the nation. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/lifestyle/dubai-it-story-of-a-michelin-chef-akmal-anuars-audacious-road-to-the-stars/6110</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:23:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it story of a Michelin Chef: Akmal Anuar's audacious road to the stars</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Chef Akmal Anuar is a Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur whose professional life has become entwined with Dubai&#039;s extraordinary rise as a dining destination. Picture: Najeeb Mohammed ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/dubai-it-dreaming-big-in-the-city-of-the-future-why-this-25-year-old-sees-her-future-in-dubai/6113</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T17:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai-it: Dreaming big in the city of the future – why this 25-year-old sees her future in Dubai</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The youngest of four sisters, Singh hopes to establish herself in the city, as she begins her second job hunt trip in Dubai. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/uae-retail-investors-grow-more-confident-as-geopolitical-concerns-ease-etoro-survey-finds/6109</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T16:00:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE retail investors grow more confident as geopolitical concerns ease, eToro survey finds</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Confidence in locally listed companies also strengthened, with 93% of respondents expressing confidence in the long-term performance of UAE-listed firms, compared with 90% in March. Confidence in the UAE economy increased from 90% to 91% during the same period. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-police-police-eye-tip-off-leads-to-arrest-of-22-member-begging-gang/6108</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Police: 'Police Eye' tip-off leads to arrest of 22-member begging gang</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/28/9439.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Investigations revealed that the activity was not an individual act, but a coordinated operation carried out by a group across several vital locations, including Al Khor Street, Ras Al Khor, the Bu Kadra Bridge area, and the Dubai-Al Ain Road bridge. Gang members would appeal to drivers&#039; sympathy, claiming they needed travel fare. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/six-factors-shape-students-professional-identity-academics-say/6107</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T15:14:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Six factors shape students’ professional identity, academics say</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The factors include academic and career guidance, self-discovery, identifying abilities and interests, practical experiences and skills development, linking education to labour market needs, the quality of the university environment and education, and family support and direct engagement with the university environment. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/emirates-launches-dubai-channel-and-expands-inflight-entertainment-offering/6106</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:27:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates launches Dubai+ channel and expands inflight entertainment offering</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/28/9435.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai  brings UAE-produced drama, comedy, documentaries, family entertainment and podcasts to Emirates&#039; global audience. The channel joins more than 20 entertainment brands already available on ice, including HBO Max, Paramount , Disney , Bloomberg, Spotify, BBC, BBC Earth, BBC News, Nickelodeon, CNN and Sky News Arabia. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/uae-cuts-domestic-heliport-approval-process-from-135-days-to-two-days/6105</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T14:06:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE cuts domestic heliport approval process from 135 days to two days</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The GCAA said the initiative supports the UAE&#039;s vision for a more agile, efficient and business-friendly regulatory environment while maintaining aviation safety standards. WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/abu-dhabi-court-awards-woman-dh20000-compensation-in-blackmail-and-privacy-violation-case/6104</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:56:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Abu Dhabi court awards woman Dh20,000 compensation in blackmail and privacy violation case</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The court found that the defendants&#039; actions caused the woman psychological pain and emotional distress, resulting in moral and psychological damages that justified compensation. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/emirates-group-concludes-forsatek-2026-showcasing-more-than-60-technology-projects/6103</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:47:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates Group concludes ForsaTEK 2026, showcasing more than 60 technology projects</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The event featured more than 90 sessions and experiences and showcased over 60 technology projects and solutions, highlighting how emerging ideas can progress from research and experimentation to practical applications supporting aviation and travel operations. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/uaes-etihad-credit-bureau-to-cut-credit-score-recovery-period-to-six-months/6102</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:35:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE's Etihad Credit Bureau to cut credit score recovery period to six months</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The bureau said that the new system, which is expected to be officially announced in the coming weeks, will allow the automatic improvement of a customer&#039;s credit score within up to six months of resuming regular repayments, compared with up to two years under the current system. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/emirates-dubai-chambers-partner-to-support-global-expansion-of-dubai-smes/6100</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:22:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Emirates, Dubai Chambers partner to support global expansion of Dubai SMEs</news:title>
        </news:news>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/28/9425.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The agreement was signed by Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer of Emirates, and Khalid AlJarwan, Executive Vice President of Commercial and Corporate Services at Dubai Chambers, during Seamless Middle East 2026. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-expat-loses-wallet-carrying-late-fathers-treasured-photo-driver-returns-it-intact/6101</loc>
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            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T13:18:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai expat loses wallet carrying late father’s treasured photo – driver returns it intact</news:title>
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            <image:loc>https://api.emirates247.com/emirates247/uploads/images/2026/09/28/9424.webp</image:loc>
                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Left: Vartika Sharma with her parents, Late Devendra Kumar Sharma and Madhu Sharma, during their first international trip in August 2025. Top right: The photograph Sharma keeps of her dad in her wallet, after he died in December last year. Bottom right: The family enjoying their Dubai trip. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-outlines-three-principles-for-the-leaders-of-the-future/6099</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T11:51:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid outlines three principles for the leaders of the future</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In his book Letters, the second part of Life Taught Me, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, addresses a message to work team. The book contains 26 letters that encapsulate six decades of public service and serve as a knowledge and intellectual reference for current and future generations. ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/asian-stocks-slip-as-oil-jumps-on-iran-tensions-bond-yields-rise/6098</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:37:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Asian stocks slip as oil jumps on Iran tensions, bond yields rise</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ FILE PHOTO: The logo of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (HKEX) is seen at the financial Central district in Hong Kong. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/trump-confirms-meeting-with-anthropic-chief-reiterates-opposition-to-slowing-ai-development/6097</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump confirms meeting with Anthropic chief, reiterates opposition to slowing AI development</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after exiting Air Force One as he returns from Medinah, Illinois, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 27, 2026. Trump said he remains concerned that additional regulation could undermine the United States&#039; competitive advantage in AI and allow China to gain ground. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-mohre-warns-against-deepfake-scams-targeting-job-seekers-and-employees/6096</loc>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T09:27:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE MOHRE warns against deepfake scams targeting job seekers and employees</news:title>
        </news:news>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The ministry said fraudsters may impersonate MOHRE or its officials and employees to deceive customers into sharing personal or banking information or transferring money. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/dubai-it-chirag-suri-from-the-cricket-crease-to-real-estate-success/6095</loc>
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            <news:title>Dubai-it: Chirag Suri, from the cricket crease to real estate success</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai is the place that holds the best of East and West in perfect balance, says Chirag Suri. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-forecast-cooler-high-30s-temperatures-and-easing-humidity-with-fog-overnight-in-dubai-abu-dhabi/6094</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-28T06:20:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather forecast: Cooler high-30s temperatures and easing humidity, with fog overnight in Dubai, Abu Dhabi</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair weather today, with partly cloudy skies. Picture for illustrative purposes. Picture credit: Pexels ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/five-arrested-near-uk-air-base-used-in-iran-strikes-over-suspected-terrorism-explosives-offences/6093</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:07:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Five arrested near UK air base used in Iran strikes over suspected terrorism, explosives offences</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ B‑1B Lancer bomber at the RAF Fairford airbase, after police declared a major incident at the base after several men were arrested on suspicion of offences under the Explosives Act, in Fairford, Gloucestershire, Britain, September 27, 2026. REUTERS\ ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/trump-returns-to-presidents-cup-as-honorary-chairman/6092</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T21:04:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Trump returns to Presidents Cup as honorary chairman</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump, right, stands with PGA CEO Brian Rolapp at the Presidents Cup golf tournament at Medinah Country Club, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, in Medinah, Ill. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-media-ruya-launch-the-next-presenter-programme-to-discover-future-media-talent/6091</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:51:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Media, Ru’ya launch ‘The Next Presenter’ programme to discover future media talent</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The initiative combines media presentation, content creation, storytelling, interviewing and digital content production, reflecting the rapid transformation of the media industry while supporting Dubai Media’s commitment to investing in young and national talent. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/world-police-summit-emirates-sign-three-year-partnership-ahead-of-2026-edition/6090</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T17:21:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>World Police Summit, Emirates sign three-year partnership ahead of 2026 edition</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The agreement aims to strengthen the international reach of the World Police Summit and support the participation of police and security leaders, experts and solution providers from around the world. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/hamdan-bin-mohammed-dubai-approves-longevity-authority-strategy-to-boost-healthy-lifespan-sector/6089</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T16:12:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Hamdan bin Mohammed approves Dubai Longevity Authority's strategy and budget</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ In a post on X,His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, said the strategy marks a new phase in Dubai&#039;s ambition to shape the future of health and become a global centre for healthy longevity. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/three-uae-aid-convoys-deliver-458-tonnes-of-assistance-to-gaza/6087</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T14:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Three UAE aid convoys deliver 458 tonnes of assistance to Gaza</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The convoys comprised 28 trucks loaded with food supplies, shelter materials and provisions for the central kitchen, aimed at strengthening the humanitarian response and helping alleviate suffering in Gaza. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/health/uae-expands-us-healthcare-partnerships-in-genomics-digital-health-and-specialised-care/6086</loc>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:33:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE expands US healthcare partnerships in genomics, digital health and specialised care</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The delegation included representatives from Emirates Health Services (EHS) and the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi and took place on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/china-dominates-asian-games-medal-table-as-nagoya-faces-organisational-challenges/6085</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T13:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>China dominates Asian Games medal table as Nagoya faces organisational challenges</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Gold medalists Yang Hao and Lian Junjie of China pose after receiving their medals for the men&#039;s synchronized 10m springboard final at the Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/arab-monetary-fund-golden-jubilee-celebrations-to-begin-in-abu-dhabi/6084</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:42:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Arab Monetary Fund Golden Jubilee celebrations, Arab finance ministers’ meeting to begin in Abu Dhabi</news:title>
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                        <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, said the event reflects the UAE leadership’s vision to support and advance joint Arab action and strengthen financial stability across the region. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/mass-shootings-in-south-africa-leave-at-least-27-dead/6083</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:08:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Mass shootings in South Africa leave at least 27 dead</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ People gather at the site of a deadly shooting at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa, September 27, 2026. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/police-evacuate-homes-near-us-air-base-in-england-detain-men-over-suspected-explosives-offences/6082</loc>
                            <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T12:03:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Police evacuate homes near US air base in England, detain men over suspected explosives offences</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Police stand at a road block on the road to RAF Fairford after an incident, in Whelford, England, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026 . AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/dubai-police-warn-motorists-against-vehicle-insurance-scams/6081</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:35:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai Police warn motorists against vehicle insurance scams</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Dubai Police warn motorists against vehicle insurance scams ]]></image:caption>
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        	<url>
                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/rta-inaugurates-dubai-mobility-labs-in-dubai-silicon-oasis/6080</loc>
                            <news:news>
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            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:26:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Dubai launches mobility testing hub for autonomous vehicles</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The facility provides 248 testing scenarios across controlled environments and public roads extending to Al Qudra, in addition to operational facilities and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/technology/ai-boom-could-trigger-tsunami-of-electronic-waste-watchdog-warns/6079</loc>
                            <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T11:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>AI boom could trigger ‘tsunami’ of electronic waste, watchdog warns</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ According to BAN, the upper-end estimate would be enough to fill around 23 million 40-foot shipping containers, which, if placed end to end, could circle the Earth approximately six times. WAM ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/iran-insists-diplomacy-is-the-only-path-forward-after-trump-rejects-hormuz-proposal/6088</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:37:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Iran insists diplomacy is the only path forward after Trump rejects Hormuz proposal</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ File picture of U.S. President Donald Trump. "They want to make a deal to open the Hormuz Strait immediately because they&#039;re losing so badly," Trump told reporters at the White House. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/noreaster-causes-flooding-power-outages-and-flight-disruptions-across-us-northeast/6078</loc>
                            <news:news>
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                <news:language>en</news:language>
            </news:publication> 
            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T10:15:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Nor’easter causes flooding, power outages and flight disruptions across US Northeast</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Ted Friedli kayaks his way through a flooded section of Florence Ave. duringa Nor-easter in Long Branch, N.J. AP ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/uae-tourism-strengthens-global-appeal-through-sustainability-and-integrated-growth/6077</loc>
                            <news:news>
            <news:publication>
                <news:name>Emirates24|7</news:name>
                <news:language>en</news:language>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:25:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE tourism strengthens global appeal through sustainability and integrated growth</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ According to the latest figures, travel and tourism contributed around Dh251.3 billion to the UAE economy in 2025, an increase of 3 per cent compared with 2024 and more than 22 per cent higher than 2019 levels. International visitor spending reached approximately Dh209 billion. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/world/bangkok-declared-disaster-area-after-heavy-rains-trigger-widespread-flooding/6076</loc>
                            <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T09:04:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>Bangkok declared disaster area after heavy rains trigger widespread flooding</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ People wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Bangkok, Thailand. REUTERS ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/uae/uae-weather-foggy-mornings-ahead-as-temperatures-reach-46c/6075</loc>
                            <news:news>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:48:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE weather: Foggy mornings ahead as temperatures reach 46°C</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ The weather bulletin said conditions will be humid at night and on Monday morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. Winds will be light to moderate. File picture used for illustrative purpose. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/uae-gold-prices-fall-by-up-to-dh11-per-gram-boosting-demand-for-bullion/6074</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T08:28:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE gold prices fall by up to Dh11 per gram, boosting demand for bullion</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Retailers said the price drop, which followed a period of strong gains, has sparked renewed demand for gold bars of different weights and denominations, particularly among investors and savers. Picture: Ashok Verma ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/dubai-it/how-an-indian-publisher-is-learning-to-dubai-it-his-way-to-the-frontier-of-ai/6073</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-27T07:58:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>How an Indian publisher is learning to Dubai-it his way to the frontier of AI</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ Bernard D&#039;sa, who has authored 12 books, said seeing one of his books on a bookstore shelf "in a city where I was beginning a completely new chapter, felt quite surreal". ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/uae-wins-first-medal-at-asian-games-aichi-nagoya-2026-as-sulaiman-abdulrahman-takes-400m-silver/6072</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-26T21:05:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>UAE wins first medal at Asian Games 2026 as Sulaiman Abdulrahman takes 400m silver</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ UAE&#039;s Sulaiman Abdulrahman celebrating his victory at Asian Games Aichi-Nagoya 2026. (WAM) ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/business/us-jury-orders-apple-to-pay-record-57b-to-taction-in-iphone-and-apple-watch-haptic-patent-case/6071</loc>
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            <news:publication_date>2026-09-26T20:49:00+04:00</news:publication_date> 
            <news:title>US jury says Apple owes record $5.7 billion in haptic technology patent case</news:title>
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                        <image:caption><![CDATA[ A file photo of Apple&#039;s iPhone 17 smartphone, used for illustrative purposes only. ]]></image:caption>
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                                    <loc>https://www.emirates247.com/sports/ukraine-stun-italy-to-reach-first-billie-jean-king-cup-final-set-up-clash-with-czech-republic/6070</loc>
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