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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks about healthcare in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on September 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>UN Security Council holds 3rd straw poll on secretary-general candidates</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T15:19:26.268+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump signs Russia-Iran sanctions law; Saudi Arabia on alert amid Houthi threat</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/indonesia-accepts-malaysias-help-to-tackle-wildfires-1.500680478</loc>
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<image:caption>A helicopter drops water on burning forests and land in the Tegal Arum and Guntung Damar areas, Banjarbaru, in Indonesia’s South Kalimantan province on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T14:47:51.450+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indonesia accepts Malaysia's help to tackle wildfires</news:title>
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<image:caption>Britain's Armed Forces Minister Louise Sandher-Jones watches a trench assault capability demonstration, during a visit to UK Forward Land Forces, deployed as part of Operation Cabrit, at Tapa Camp near Tapa, Estonia on August 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T14:43:13.240+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone incidents near UK military sites rise sharply: Media</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-approves-potential-27b-air-defence-sale-to-ukraine-1.500680483</loc>
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<image:caption>This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service on September 19, 2026 shows rescuers pushing out a fire in a warehouse damaged following an air strike in Brovary, Kyiv region, amid the Russian attack of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T14:37:28.694+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US approves potential $2.7b air defence sale to Ukraine</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/asian-games-kick-off-in-nagoya-uae-takes-centre-stage-at-grand-opening-ceremony-1.500680522</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of United Arab Emirates' delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>National flags are held up during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of Japan's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of Palestine's delegation wave their national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of East Timor's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of India's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of Pakistan's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of China's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of Brunei's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of Bangladesh's delegation wave their country's national flag during a parade at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japan's Emperor Naruhito (centre L), Empress Masako (centre R), Japan's Crown Prince Akishino (6th R), Crown Princess Kiko (5th R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (6th L) clap during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japan's Emperor Naruhito (centre L), Empress Masako (centre R), Japan's Crown Prince Akishino (2nd R), Crown Princess Kiko (R) and International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Kirsty Coventry (2nd L) clap during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Games at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T14:34:23.798+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games kick off in Nagoya: UAE takes centre stage at grand opening ceremony</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Asia, UAE, Dubai, Japan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/indians-living-in-japan-on-stand-by-to-house-asian-games-athletes-2-1.500680498</loc>
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<image:caption>Kawasaki T-4s of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force's Blue Impulse aerobatic demonstration team perform a flypast ahead of the opening ceremony for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on September 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T14:02:05.249+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indians living in Japan on stand-by to house Asian Games athletes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, India, india, Japan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabis-ai-powered-patient-safety-system-now-links-all-hospitals-1.500680435</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:38:13.391+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi's AI-powered Patient Safety System now links all hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-warn-against-fake-domestic-worker-recruitment-ads-1.500680463</loc>
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<image:caption>Domestic worker recruitment advertisements may offer tempting prices, Dubai Police said, but some are fraudulent and intended to deceive prospective employers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:17:17.826+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police warn against fake domestic worker recruitment ads</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai, UAE</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/philippine-consulate-in-dubai-braces-for-passport-renewal-surge-1.500680455</loc>
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<image:caption>The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs began issuing passports with 10-year validity in 2018. Photo for illustrative purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:14:05.740+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippine Consulate in Dubai braces for passport renewal surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Philippines</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-unveils-2040-vision-for-safer-smarter-roads-1.500680457</loc>
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<image:caption>The roadmap will use AI and digital technology to tackle future traffic challenges and improve road safety.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T13:08:09.234+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police unveils 2040 vision for safer, smarter roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, Dubai, Dubai Police</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-police-warn-of-fake-global-village-season-31-websites-and-social-media-scams-1.500680423</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T12:26:10.390+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police warn of fake Global Village Season 31 websites and social media scams</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weekend-digest-uaes-new-t-sukuk-passport-rules-visa-free-travel-speed-limit-cut-and-more-1.500680406</loc>
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<image:caption>Stay updated with UAE’s weekend digest: new T-Sukuk launch, Indian passport visa-free list, Pakistan ranking drop, E311 speed limit cut and CBSE re-exams.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The participants also agreed to strengthen coordination among government agencies and service providers to ensure smoother and more efficient passport services for the Pakistani diaspora.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Afeena Raheem</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Musafir Cafe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T12:15:08.024+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weekend Digest: UAE’s new T-Sukuk, passport rules, visa-free travel, speed limit cut and more</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai, India, Travel, Dubai, transport, Abu Dhabi, travel, Visa</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/mohammed-bin-rashid-shares-six-decades-of-life-lessons-in-letter-to-ajman-ruler-1.500680404</loc>
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<image:caption>In a response to a letter sent by Sheikh Mohammed to Ajman Ruler, Sheikh Humaid expressed his appreciation for the book and the lessons it shares.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T12:01:25.310+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohammed bin Rashid shares six decades of life lessons in letter to Ajman Ruler</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai, Ajman, UAE</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/25-uae-hotels-in-dubai-abu-dhabi-and-ras-al-khaimah-named-michelin-key-winners-1.500680381</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T11:59:20.827+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25 UAE hotels in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah named Michelin Key winners</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ras Al Khaimah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-police-complex-attack-kills-31-injures-over-100-as-gunfight-continues-1.500680271</loc>
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<image:caption>Army personnel stand amid the rubble following an explosion inside the police headquarters at Kohat in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on September 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T11:38:23.747+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan police complex attack kills 31, injures over 100 as gunfight continues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/music/ed-sheeran-returns-to-stage-after-palestinian-controversy-1.500680312</loc>
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<image:caption>Ed Sheeran</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T11:26:50.183+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ed Sheeran returns to stage after Palestinian controversy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Music, Americas, Music</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/turkey-revokes-irans-bank-mellat-licence-1.500680311</loc>
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<image:caption>A man uses an automated teller machine (ATM) from Bank Mellat in Tehran on September 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T11:14:31.414+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey revokes Iran’s Bank Mellat licence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/abu-dhabis-yas-island-gets-new-dh6-billion-community-with-launch-of-the-wadi-1.500680370</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T11:12:33.299+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi's Yas Island gets new Dh6 billion community with launch of THE WADI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-philippines-discuss-stronger-defence-and-security-cooperation-1.500680353</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, and Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi, and Musabbeh Said Humaid Binsumait Al Ali</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Ahmed Saeed Ali Alramli Alketbi, Gilberto Teodoro, Mohamed Obaid Alzaabi, and Musabbeh Said Humaid Binsumait Al Ali</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:58:32.023+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE, Philippines discuss stronger defence and security cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Philippines, UAE, Philippines</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/australias-new-visa-rules-what-backpackers-and-international-students-need-to-know-1.500680349</loc>
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<image:caption>Australia is tightening temporary migration rules, with backpackers facing ballots and international students facing new family restrictions.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Australian Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke on September 17 announced stricter visa rules for backpackers and international students.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:55:52.464+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia’s new visa rules: What backpackers and international students need to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, Education, Australia, Visa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/abu-dhabi-to-expand-al-ghad-nurseries-to-12000-seats-by-2029-1.500680339</loc>
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<image:caption>The expansion will bring this offering to more families across Abu Dhabi, helping more children benefit from quality early education.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:28:07.524+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi to expand Al Ghad Nurseries to 12,000 seats by 2029</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, Abu Dhabi, Education</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/suicides-surge-in-argentina-putting-young-people-at-risk-and-prompting-calls-for-urgent-action-1.500680120</loc>
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<image:caption>Suicide rates have jumped 57.6% since 2017, prompting calls for stronger prevention and mental health support. [Illustrative image]</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:26:42.776+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suicides surge in Argentina, putting young people at risk and prompting calls for urgent action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/abu-dhabi-sets-new-visitor-experience-standards-across-11-key-touchpoints-1.500680331</loc>
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<image:caption>The guidelines provide a common reference point shaping the Abu Dhabi brand.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:23:53.837+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi sets new visitor experience standards across 11 key touchpoints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi tourism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/how-a-viral-dubai-cat-groomer-became-the-internets-calm-cat-whisperer-1.500673441</loc>
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<image:caption>The viral Dubai groomer opens up about his love for animals, his unusual bond with cats and the stories behind his videos</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Donnie with a 'spicy' cat</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:09:38.253+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a viral Dubai cat groomer became the internet’s ‘Calm Cat Whisperer’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Dubai, UAE, Pets, UAE, Dubai, lifestyle, Pets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-says-his-sons-wedding-party-being-bankrolled-by-a-russian-oligarch-is-totally-allowed-1.500680152</loc>
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<image:caption>Donald Trump Jr. with his wife Bettina</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:07:33.949+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Donald Trump says his son’s wedding party being bankrolled by a Russian oligarch is ‘totally allowed’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump Jr wedding oligarch</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/after-3-billion-success-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-makers-announce-next-film-picnic-1.500680317</loc>
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<image:caption>Star-studded Malayalam cast lines up for Bhavana Studios’ family film ‘Picnic’</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:04:35.923+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Rs3 billion success, ‘Bethlehem Kudumba Unit’ makers announce next film ‘Picnic’</news:title>
<news:keywords>South-Indian, kerala cinema, Malayalam cinema</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/best-womens-handbags-and-tote-bags-on-amazonae-2026-everyday-picks-for-work-and-weekends-1.500677826</loc>
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<image:caption>The right handbag can move effortlessly from workdays to evenings out, balancing everyday practicality with polished, versatile style.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T10:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Best women's handbags and tote bags on Amazon.ae 2026: Everyday picks for work and weekends</news:title>
<news:keywords>BestBuys-Lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-accelerates-drive-to-take-national-products-to-global-markets-1.500680157</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/pf3pf2ns/345079601ka1rzhpo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New initiatives link agriculture, manufacturing and technology with supply chains and global markets.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T09:36:14.813+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE accelerates drive to take national products to global markets</news:title>
<news:keywords>economy, Government, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-joins-pacific-islands-forum-as-strategic-partner-1.500680073</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE's Minister of State Noura bint Mohamed Al Kaabi</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T09:25:45.083+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE joins Pacific Islands Forum as Strategic Partner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah/sharjah-school-bus-emergency-one-button-can-alert-police-instantly-1.500680294</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/q91xfzge/Stock_School_bus_1802dbc5050_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parents can track buses live as supervisors trigger instant police alerts</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T09:11:14.299+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharjah school bus emergency? One button can alert police instantly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sharjah, Education, UAE schools, Sharjah Police</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-extends-h-1b-visa-fee-order-as-100000-charge-faces-court-fight-1.500680289</loc>
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<image:caption>US proposes $103,265 fee for H-1B visas</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T09:01:40.204+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump extends H-1B visa fee order as $100,000 charge faces court fight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Donald Trump, Visa, US immigration policy, H-1B visa challenges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/google-gemini-breached-three-companies-during-cybersecurity-test-1.500680278</loc>
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<image:caption>Google has not yet publicly confirmed a widespread consumer Gemini outage or disclosed the cause of the reported problems.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:46:31.041+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Google Gemini breached three companies during cybersecurity test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Business, Americas, AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/iit-bombay-student-dies-by-suicide-after-chatgpt-exam-incident-protests-erupt-1.500680277</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-24/1ziwguib/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Bombay student dies by suicide after alleged use of phone, ChatGPT in exam</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:40:36.400+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT Bombay student dies by suicide after ChatGPT exam incident; protests erupt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AI, technology, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-flight-status-today-cancellations-delays-and-schedule-changes-at-dubai-abu-dhabi-sharjah-airports-1.500680258</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-01/8qzb1p7w/EK-Collage.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>International carriers stagger return to UAE amid extended Dubai suspensions</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T08:14:37.138+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE flight status today: Cancellations, delays and schedule changes at Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah airports </news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, Emirates airline, Etihad Airways, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ai-generated-report-nearly-triggered-us-operation-on-chinese-ship-1.500680241</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/j1cp6a1h/centcom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Sailors conduct night flight operations aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73) as the ship sails in regional waters supporting operations in the Middle East.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:39:09.078+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-generated report nearly triggered US operation on Chinese ship</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, China, Mena, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-batter-smashes-14-sixes-to-break-59-year-old-record-1.500680203</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/9q99rwlf/Mohammad-Farooq</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammad Farooq’s 14 sixes rewrite Pakistan’s first-class record books</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mohammad Farooq’s 14 sixes rewrite Pakistan’s first-class record books</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:10:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan batter smashes 14 sixes to break 59-year-old record</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/openais-sam-altman-to-brief-un-security-council-next-week-1.500680159</loc>
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<image:caption>OpenAI CEO Sam Altman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:07:56.928+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OpenAI's Sam Altman to brief UN Security Council next week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Technology, AI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/ai-is-not-going-to-smile-at-you-rotana-ceo-on-uae-hotels-recovery-and-growth-1.500679705</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/r0xr8sw9/Rotana-at-ATM-2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana, says the group is planning for growth with about 40 hotels in its pipeline across markets including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Africa and the CIS.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/udm55fhv/Philip-Barnes-Chief-Executive-Officer-Rotana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>“AI is not going to smile at you,” says Philip Barnes, CEO of Rotana, arguing that technology can streamline hotel operations but will not replace the human interaction at the heart of hospitality.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rotana Ras Al Khaimah - The Mangroves.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘AI is not going to smile at you’: Rotana CEO on UAE hotels, recovery and growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, Hotels, Abu Dhabi, Arabian Travel Market (ATM), Abu Dhabi, UAE hotels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/from-indian-goan-roots-to-uae-cricket-aayan-afzal-khans-journey-to-icc-history-1.500679598</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE cricket all rounder Aayan Afzal Khan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aayan Afzal Khan of UAE is one of 11 players retained for ILT20 Season 2. Still the all-rounder is one of eight players to play in the Development Tournament.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/wg3kq250/aayan_18ebe65644c_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE Under-19 team captain Aayan Afzal Khan must be one of the young players coach Lalchand Rajput must be banking on in Twenty20.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aayan Khan with the third successive player of the match award.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Indian-Goan roots to UAE cricket: Aayan Afzal Khan's journey to ICC history</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aayan Afzal, UAE cricket, Goa cricketer, UAE national, T20 World Cup, youngest player, Indian origin, Goa to UAE, Hardik Pandya, Royal Challengers, RCB dream, UAE allrounder, ACC Premier, New Zealand, UAE legacy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/5-k-dramas-with-romance-and-no-love-triangles-let-people-be-happy-from-encounter-to-doom-at-your-service-1.500680187</loc>
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<image:caption>Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum n Encounter</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum in Encounter.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-22/p90lw9st/doomatyourservice.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seo In-guk and Park Bo-young in Doom at Your Service.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nam Joo-Hyuk and Kim Tae Ri in Twenty Five Twenty One, a Korean drama whose bittersweet ending continues to be debated till today.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T07:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 K-Dramas with romance and no love triangles (let people be happy): From Encounter to Doom at Your Service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-conflict-oil-prices-ease-as-trump-signals-possible-path-to-talks-1.500678971</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/lzul3tvz/hormuz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Men bathe in the Gulf waters as vessels in the background transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Iran's southern port city of Bandar Abbas.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/foa3h5iy/HScYvPlWgAACdkc.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/pqxas49k/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-7.11.53-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:58:06.014+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran conflict: Oil prices ease as Trump signals possible path to talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/donald-trump-signs-russia-sanctions-bill-targeting-oil-buyers-and-shadow-fleet-1.500680138</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-18/s52l59df/da251045e9b6141c191c19d03b8b018a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Legislation targets Russia’s energy and defence sectors and allows tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of its oil and gas.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:56:37.579+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Donald Trump signs Russia sanctions bill targeting oil buyers and shadow fleet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Energy, Donald Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-claims-infinite-greenland-security-deal-with-denmark-1.500680156</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-07/6gpznaeg/greenland1_1767785698116.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Denmark and Greenland back security pact that would strengthen US military presence in the Arctic.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:45:38.957+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump claims 'infinite' Greenland security deal with Denmark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Europe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/at-three-shes-already-selling-dresses-how-uaes-youth-are-learning-about-money-1.500679799</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/atsaiv67/uae-youth.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clockwise from top left: Zia Amanda Treyes, AlDhabi AlMheiri, Juliana Dimayuga Guinguing, and Gleryll Balagosa</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/czt89s33/Zia-Amanda-Treyes.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zia Amanda Treyes selling her dresses at the Little Entrepreneurs community event in Deira</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/lf0i2uc0/AlDhabi_AlMheiri_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AlDhabi AlMheiri, founder of Rainbow Chimney</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/v2bltx65/Gleryll_Balagosa.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gleryll Balagosa, branch manager of Mukbang Shows Korean BBQ &amp; Seafood Restaurant</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/8hshgj9g/Juliana_Dimayuga_Guinguing.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Juliana Dimayuga Guinguing, sales and marketing head of Jeju Care</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:45:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At three, she’s already selling dresses: How UAE’s youth are learning about money</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, Business, UAE, UAE, Entrepreneurship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-issues-air-raid-alert-in-riyadh-explosions-heard-1.500680175</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/08/08/Stock---Riyadh-skyline---Saudi-economy---Saudi-Arabia_189d5775109_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo: A view of Riyadh skyline. [Illustrative image]</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:30:35.394+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia issues air raid alert in Riyadh, explosions heard</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-says-cnn-ms-now-politico-banned-from-white-house-1.500680067</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/890qtcnl/Donald-Trump</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump said Friday he was banning news outlets CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, accusing them without specifics of reporting "fiction and lies."</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:18:51.985+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Donald Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/gulf-tourists-are-overtaking-europeans-as-key-visitors-says-kerala-tourism-minister-1.500679746</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/kqajkyvl/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-6.04.34-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>“If the air connectivity improves, then there is no more improvement in our tourism sector,” says Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh, as the state pushes for stronger links with Gulf markets. Pictured above is a scene from Kerala.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/1kxsmucv/PC-Vishnunadh.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>“Oman becomes a surprise,” says Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh, as the Gulf state emerges as Kerala’s third-largest foreign tourism market.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/vzjuxnl9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-5.57.27-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>“What was earlier considered an off season, now the monsoon has become a tourism product,” says Kerala Tourism Minister PC Vishnunadh, highlighting the growing appeal of Kerala’s monsoon season to Gulf travellers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T06:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gulf tourists are overtaking Europeans as key visitors, says Kerala Tourism Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, India, kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippines-billionaire-villar-family-hit-with-graft-complaints-over-primewater-deals-1.500680199</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/qi86pce2/Villar_Filipino_Billionaire_17cb80813e6_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Powerful Filipino tycoon and Senate ex-president Manny Villar (seated), 76, with his wife Cynthia, also twice elected as senator (2013 and 2019), and their children. Manuel Paolo, Mark and Camille. Both Mark and Camille are currently serving members of the 24-member Philippine Senate. Members of the Philippine Senate are elected at-large nationwide by qualified voters. The 24 members serve a six-year term, with 12 senators elected every three years in a synchronised national election.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-19/9uwbwz7e/Primewater-Bacolod-water-truck-130324.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>WATER SHORTAGE: A household experiencing water shortage avails of water supply distributed by PrimeWater and its joint-venture (JV) partner Bacolod City Water District. A nationwide Senate survey revealed a “clear and alarming pattern” of dissatisfaction with PrimeWater. Many local water districts had reported initiating the termination of their JV agreements due to alleged unmet commitments, poor service quality, and stalled infrastructure projects.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:55:25.784+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippines: Billionaire Villar family hit with criminal, administrative  complaints over PrimeWater deals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-fair-to-partly-cloudy-weather-on-saturday-1.500680085</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/wr7nxlmj/Weather</image:loc>
<image:caption>Conditions will become humid on Saturday night and into Sunday morning, particularly across some coastal areas, increasing the possibility of mist.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:54:41.905+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE weather: Fair to partly cloudy weather on Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, UAE weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/2000-indians-living-in-japan-ready-to-open-their-homes-to-asian-games-athletes-1.500680195</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/mm1e6nk3/20260918154.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>India identifies 2,000 Indian residents in Nagoya as accommodation backup for Asian Games contingent</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/mm1e6nk3/20260918154.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>India identifies 2,000 Indian residents in Nagoya as accommodation backup for Asian Games contingent</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:28:59.423+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2,000 Indians living in Japan ready to open their homes to Asian Games athletes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-future-of-higher-education-is-augmented-intelligence-1.500678500</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/08/20230608-ai-chatbots_1889942ee2e_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students need opportunities to work with AI while learning to challenge its outputs, verify information, recognise limitations and bias, understand ethical implications, and decide when technology should, and should not, influence a decision.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-19T05:16:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The future of higher education is augmented intelligence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Education, Technology, AI, technology, Education, AI in education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-rejects-israeli-media-claims-that-gaza-aid-reached-hamas-1.500680076</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/shvowv0u/Qatar</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reports circulating in the Israeli media about the destination of humanitarian aid provided by Qatar to Gaza are categorically false.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T23:43:29.895+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar rejects Israeli media claims that Gaza aid reached Hamas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Qatar, Qatar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/german-government-agrees-fuel-tax-cut-sources-1.500680062</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-19/2z23lq2u/newsml_afp_com_20260719T141138Z_doc_c2km39e.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A digital display shows the price of petrol at an Aral petrol station in Berlin on July 19, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T23:12:24.523+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>German government agrees fuel tax cut: sources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/the-pentagon-is-moving-forward-with-mandatory-testosterone-testing-for-most-male-troops-1.500680000</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/et8ns179/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T22:26:08.195+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Pentagon is moving forward with mandatory testosterone testing for most male troops</news:title>
<news:keywords>testosterone testing troops pentagon hegseth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/cooler-getaways-seven-short-haul-escapes-from-the-uae-for-fresh-october-air-1.500680012</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ooekcjwa/Travel-DestinationsTurkey.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/r9ecm5ng/Travel-DestinationsArmenia.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/zzf68akz/Travel-DestinationsAzerbaijan.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ewr5g6lh/Travel-DestinationsKazakhstan.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/aet4hwea/Travel-DestinationsKyrgyzstan.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ooekcjwa/Travel-DestinationsTurkey.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/y407r1lg/Travel-DestinationsUzbekistan.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/5wyn1n8x/Travel-DestinationsOman.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T22:08:53.041+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cooler Getaways: Seven short-haul escapes from the UAE for fresh October air</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Travel, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/brazil-police-nab-suspected-serial-killer-disguised-as-woman-1.500680011</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/u73hoymi/black-hair-generic</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo for illustrative purposes only</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T21:57:14.716+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil police nab suspected serial killer disguised as woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/dubai-mallathon-concludes-second-edition-with-record-turnout-of-more-than-160000-participants-1.500680015</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/pbvimwbu/Dubai-Mallaton</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T21:41:50.250+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Mallathon concludes second edition with record turnout of more than 160,000 participants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/can-ai-really-plan-a-better-holiday-1.500679981</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/6gorbfqt/Travel-AI.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/sn5tqsqg/Travel-AI-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T21:28:04.594+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can AI really plan a better holiday?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Travel, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/nigeria-miners-struggled-to-breathe-in-cell-before-37-died-survivors-1.500679675</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-06/1ji5d38g/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nigerian President Bola Tinubu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T21:18:44.948+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nigeria miners struggled to breathe in cell before 37 died: survivors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/watch-man-caught-on-camera-stealing-equipment-from-mosque-1.500679964</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/vlmweu1v/Egypt</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police identified the person responsible for the mosque and questioned him about the incident.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T21:02:39.236+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Watch: Man caught on camera stealing equipment from mosque</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Egypt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/norways-king-harald-laid-to-rest-in-co2-absorbing-sarcophagus-1.500679859</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/qu4nr60s/newsml_afp_com_20260918T144004Z_doc_c8pp346.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sarcophagus of Norway's late King Harald V is seen in the crypt of the palace church in Oslo, Norway, on September 18, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>The sarcophagus of Norway's late King Harald V (L) is seen in the crypt of the palace church, next to the two sarcophagi of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud, and King Olav V and Crown Princess Martha, in Oslo, Norway, on September 18, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T20:19:40.269+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Norway's King Harald laid to rest in CO2-absorbing sarcophagus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/best-hairsprays-on-amazonae-2026-hold-that-survives-uae-humidity-1.500679230</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/wz3svq5b/hairspray1-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A reliable hairspray can help hairstyles maintain their shape and finish for longer, even when humidity puts your styling routine to the test.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T20:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Best hairsprays on Amazon.ae 2026: Hold that survives UAE humidity</news:title>
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<image:caption>The regulator said it would bear no responsibility for any transactions carried out with the company in relation to such activities.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Qatar Airways Wins Four Awards at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aldar has launched Yas Riva Reserve, a gated villa community on the northeast waterfront of Yas Island</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mbappe could be in On boots in a few week</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cheerleeders dance before the start of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium on the outskirts of Chandigarh on April 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cooperation agreement with Chinese company Aridge to develop, test and implement advanced air mobility solutions in Ras Al Khaimah.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An explosion and gun attack at a historic police headquarters in northern Pakistan on Friday killed at least 16 people and wounded 37 more, officials said, with the country's president swiftly blaming a militant group.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Adnan Haroon</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:42:33.860+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why growing SMEs need financial leadership before the pressure builds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-sets-out-next-steps-ai-joins-executive-council-meeting-for-first-time-1.500679505</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/bekfm6i8/AD</image:loc>
<image:caption>The meeting also reviewed the outcomes of the Al Ghad Nurseries project, which has enrolled 3,253 children in 10 nurseries across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain to date, 80 percent of whom are children of working mothers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:36:52.350+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi sets out next steps: AI joins Executive Council meeting for first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/fitness-why-tiny-bouts-of-activity-matter-more-than-marathon-workouts-1.500679640</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/8o25vfo7/Fitness2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:33:45.159+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fitness: Why tiny bouts of activity matter more than marathon workouts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Wellbeing, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/bellavest-builds-beauty-bridge-between-south-korea-and-the-uae-1.500679611</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:18:22.459+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bellavest builds beauty bridge between South Korea and the UAE </news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/skin-longevity-not-anti-ageing-the-science-of-collagen-protection-and-repair-1.500679609</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/yrd787gv/Skin-Longevity2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:18:10.889+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Skin longevity, not anti-ageing: The science of collagen, protection and repair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Beauty, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/two-brothers-kill-mother-and-four-siblings-over-inheritance-1.500679574</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/24671wrr/TEHRAN</image:loc>
<image:caption>The investigation took a significant turn after the brothers went to police over the alleged theft of family jewellery worth billions of tomans.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:13:13.502+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two brothers kill mother and four siblings over inheritance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Iran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/air-astana-to-resume-dubai-flights-from-almaty-and-astana-in-october-1.500679604</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/w2rxfr2h/Air-Astana</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flights from Almaty will restart on October 1, while services from Astana will resume on October 2, the Kazakh carrier said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:12:14.705+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air Astana to resume Dubai flights from Almaty and Astana in October</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Dubai, Aviation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-to-create-a-warm-autumn-inspired-home-in-uae-without-the-cold-weather-1.500679602</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/z3w4x18m/Home-DecorLEAD.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/62k96atw/Home-Decor2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:08:19.399+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How to create a warm, autumn-inspired home in UAE without the cold weather</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Home, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-is-not-retiring-recalled-to-portugal-squad-by-coach-who-won-him-saudi-title-1.500679585</loc>
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<image:caption>Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the crowd ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Portugal's forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges the crowd ahead of the 2026 World Cup round of 16 football match between Portugal and Spain at the Dallas Stadium in Arlington on July 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:03:37.083+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cristiano Ronaldo is not retiring; recalled to Portugal squad by coach who won him Saudi title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/rory-mcilroy-confesses-love-for-middle-east-ahead-of-dp-world-tour-1.500679576</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/dljumn16/Rory_McIlroy_returns_to_the_Dubai_Invitational.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The World No.2 is scheduled to play in Abu Dhabi between November 6-9 before competing in Dubai the following week</image:caption>
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<image:caption>McIlroy's success in the UAE has been a major part of his DP World Tour career, he won his seventh Race to Dubai title in 2025.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/g5x4rd6x/newsml_afp_com_20260917T124204Z_doc_c8kz4kc.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>McIlroy is currently competing in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in England</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:02:53.063+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rory McIlroy confesses “love” for Middle East ahead of DP World Tour </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, UAE, Golf-in-UAE, UAE Golf, Rory McIlroy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/us-man-fired-25-hours-into-new-job-after-9-months-unemployed-over-hygiene-issues-1.500679597</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/fyq9hw5u/ai-image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustrative image of an employee leaving a workplace after being dismissed.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T16:02:27.047+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US man fired 2.5 hours into new job after 9 months unemployed over ‘hygiene issues’</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, viral</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/levelup-brings-new-pathways-for-career-growth-2-1.500679571</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/513ki8iu/shutterstock2744474173.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Prof. Muthanna Abdulrazzaq, President of American University in the Emirates (AUE)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/f4wkgpxa/SARTAJ_RASOOL_RATHER_5191.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prof. Sartaj Rasool Rather, Associate Professor (Economics) and Head, Department of Management Studies</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xh91dnkr/level-up-1200-x-900.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/owcdojm4/Gary_Fernandes_1_Low_Res.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gary Fernandes, Associate Regional Director, Prospect Experience and Global Admissions Hub, Heriot-Watt University Dubai</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/c9pa92t6/Sheikh_Khaled_Al_Khalifa.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sheikh Khaled Al Khalifa, General Director of Vatel Bahrain</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:59:47.494+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gulf News LevelUP brings new pathways for career growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/is-dubai-emerging-as-top-medical-value-tourism-hub-for-rare-disease-care-gene-therapy-1.500679569</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/gmt5x13k/Patient-Mirha-with-Dr.-Vivek.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A young patient, Mirha, with Dr Vivek Mundada, Clinical Lead of the Gene Therapy Unit at Medcare Hospitals in the UAE.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/adz5r7st/IMG_8077_JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>“Patients are travelling to our Dubai facilities for complex treatments spanning oncology, cardiac sciences, neurosurgery, gene therapy and rare disorders,” says Dr Shanila Laiju, Group CEO of Medcare Hospitals.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xeyk8bdl/Image-2.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A family that travelled to the UAE for advanced medical treatment with Dr Vivek Mundada, Clinical Lead of the Gene Therapy Unit at Medcare Hospitals.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Patient infusion at Medcare Royal Speciality Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:57:44.860+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Dubai emerging as value medical tourism hub for rare-disease care, gene therapy?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, Health, Dubai, Dubai tourism, Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-residents-get-a-new-five-year-investment-option-after-strong-first-sukuk-1.500677762</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-09-02/4m00d6lg/Stock-Abu-Dhabi-skyline-2025</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abu Dhabi skyline.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:46:58.802+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE residents can now apply for the second 5-year retail T-Sukuk, here's how</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking, UAE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-police-officer-honoured-for-helping-families-stranded-after-bus-breaks-down-1.500679564</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/im6oyfh3/Abu-Dhabi-Police</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abu Dhabi Police officer honoured</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:44:06.911+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi Police officer honoured for helping families stranded after bus breaks down</news:title>
<news:keywords>Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/former-uconn-college-track-athlete-22-dies-in-car-accident-1.500679534</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/0wt5jntb/Photo-of-former-Huskies-track-and-field-star-Zachary-Barry</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo of former Huskies track and field star, Zachary Barry</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:37:17.472+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former UConn college track athlete, 22, dies in car accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zachary Barry, UConn athlete, car accident, UConn track, Mansfield crash, UConn student, Connecticut crash, Pine Valley, turfgrass science, golf management, Hartford Hospital, Scarborough Maine, Hunting Lodge, Connecticut State, UConn community</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/podcasts/tell-me-why/tell-me-why-cyber-resilience-is-the-need-of-the-hour-1.500679274</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/hgqfgx54/LEAD.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/brexnquh/Second.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nagesh Konduru, Founder and CEO of Banyan Cloud</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:30:42.948+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tell Me Why cyber resilience is the need of the hour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tell Me Why, podcast-post</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/worker-assaults-three-year-old-then-tells-court-childcare-was-not-her-job-1.500679489</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/a78npd5s/Court</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mother had sought Dh25,000 in compensation for material and emotional harm, along with interest at 5 per cent from the date of her claim until payment in full, court costs and legal fees.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:25:10.890+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worker assaults three-year-old, then tells court childcare was not her job</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, Abu Dhabi, crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/uae-travel-british-airways-lufthansa-air-france-revise-schedules-when-will-international-airlines-return-1.500679497</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/un2xfska/20200916_top_news_british_airways_174969fc627_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>International airlines are revising UAE flight schedules, with some carriers set to resume Dubai and Abu Dhabi services in the coming months.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-30/n9tglbi7/travel</image:loc>
<image:caption>Airlines including British Airways, Air France and Wizz Air are revising or preparing to resume UAE services after months of disruption.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:13:50.232+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE travel: British Airways, Lufthansa, Air France revise schedules; when will international airlines return?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Travel, travel, Aviation, Europe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/solid-state-batteries-enter-uae-market-promising-safer-power-1.500679490</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/wp6fgv6z/Techmart.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:07:24.253+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Solid-state batteries enter UAE market, promising safer power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/400-cctv-cameras-help-kerala-police-catch-schoolgirl-stalker-1.500679499</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/n7isr4mu/IMAGE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:05:39.225+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>400 CCTV cameras help Kerala Police catch schoolgirl stalker</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/marathi-film-gondhal-selected-as-indias-official-entry-for-oscars-2027-1.500679491</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/w3jhfbum/gondhal.webp</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T15:01:43.783+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marathi film Gondhal selected as India’s official entry for Oscars 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/apple-watch-series-12-review-the-upgrade-worth-making-1.500679109</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/tyh72jpa/applewatch12-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest apple smartwatch upgrade aims to make everyday health, fitness and connectivity features feel more useful without changing the familiar experience.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:58:39.087+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple Watch Series 12 review: the upgrade worth making?</news:title>
<news:keywords>BestBuys-Lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Here's everything you need to know that's happening in sport this weekend</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Manchester City welcome Sunderland to the Etihad Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>England's Harry Brook plays a shot during the first Twenty20 (T20) international cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Utilita Bowl</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy plays a shot from the 8th fairway into the water during the first round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:58:31.949+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian Games, Premier League, PGA Championship: The big Gulf News weekend sports preview</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Football, Tennis, Cricket, cricket, premier league, india, Tennis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/think-before-you-trust-a-digital-safety-guide-from-gisec-2026-1.500679470</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-25/ihkpmb6z/Online-scam</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:55:52.224+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Think before you trust – a digital safety guide from GISEC 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Dubai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/warren-buffett-steps-down-as-berkshire-chairman-after-56-years-1.500679482</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:52:33.567+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire chairman after 56 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/early-voting-begins-in-us-midterm-elections-1.500679476</loc>
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<image:caption>Demonstrators hold signs as they protest against US President Donald Trump's executive order that aimed to change how Americans vote by mail ahead of the midterm elections, outside the US Capitol building in Washington, DC on September 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:52:22.303+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Early voting begins in US midterm elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Donald Trump, America</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/mid-air-brawl-erupts-aboard-biman-bangladesh-flight-1.500679459</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/u7aackj1/Aviation</image:loc>
<image:caption>The confrontation caused alarm among fellow travellers, including children and elderly passengers, as other people in the cabin watched the altercation unfold.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:52:15.215+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mid-air brawl erupts aboard Biman Bangladesh flight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Aviation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/a-book-and-years-of-memories-gargash-pays-tribute-to-mohammed-bin-rashid-1.500679442</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/6lsvpfsf/MBR</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gargash said he had learnt much from Sheikh Mohammed, drawing on his wisdom, optimism and constant drive to achieve.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:50:43.654+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A book and years of memories: Gargash pays tribute to Mohammed bin Rashid</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/wta-2026-bloomfields-holiday-homes-recognised-as-leading-short-term-rental-management-company-1.500679462</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:50:06.714+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WTA 2026: Bloomfields Holiday Homes recognised as leading short-term rental management company</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/resident-evil-films-from-36-to-96-on-rotten-tomatoes-how-the-panned-billion-dollar-franchise-finally-won-1.500679450</loc>
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<image:caption>This image released by Sony Pictures shows Austin Abrams in a scene from "Resident Evil." (Sony Pictures via AP)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:48:41.290+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Resident Evil films: From 36% to 96% on Rotten Tomatoes, how the panned billion-dollar franchise finally won</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/pakistan-widens-rs100-fuel-relief-to-20-year-old-bikes-and-rickshaws-1.500679463</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:44:25.573+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan widens Rs100 fuel relief to 20-year-old bikes and rickshaws</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, Pakistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/missed-the-iphone-18-pro-pro-max-pre-order-you-can-still-try-to-get-one-in-dubai-1.500679451</loc>
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<image:caption>Walk-in stock still available, but Dubai retailers warn supplies are dwindling</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:41:14.089+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missed the iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max pre-order? You can still try to get one in Dubai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Dubai, apple, technology, Dubai, iPhone</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistans-marathi-community-celebrates-ganesh-chaturthi-in-karachi-1.500679434</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/ai1tmtin/MAIN-111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi in Karachi, while an artisan paints a Ganesh idol for the festival.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:29:45.309+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan's Marathi community celebrates Ganesh Chaturthi in Karachi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Viral Video</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/violators-of-law-tukaram-mundhe-on-shah-rukh-khan-ajay-devgn-tiger-shroff-over-vimal-ad-1.500679425</loc>
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<image:caption>The Bollywood stars were served notices over their appearance in a Vimal Elaichi advertisement, which the Maharashtra FDA alleges amounts to surrogate promotion of Vimal Pan Masala. Now, according to Mundhe, proceedings have already begun in at least one of the cases.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:24:50.815+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Violators of law’: Tukaram Mundhe on Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff over Vimal ad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-mohammed-explores-al-khuzams-journey-from-desert-life-to-emirati-symbol-1.500679300</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/dffp9uh8/UAE</image:loc>
<image:caption>The project looks beyond Al Khuzam as an object, uncovering how its meaning evolved across generations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:21:17.077+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sheikh Mohammed explores Al Khuzam’s journey from desert life to Emirati symbol</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/indian-man-58-dies-on-malaysia-airlines-flight-to-sydney-1.500679422</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/5yxospv7/malaysia</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officers from the South Sydney Police were called to Sydney Airport after receiving a report of a medical emergency involving a passenger arriving from the Malaysian capital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:20:10.362+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian man, 58, dies on Malaysia Airlines flight to Sydney</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/asus-republic-of-gamers-opens-uae-pre-orders-for-the-rog-xbox-ally-x20-bundle-1.500679409</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/cxv7u7ru/ROG-XBOX.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:14:50.861+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASUS Republic of Gamers opens UAE pre-orders for the ROG XBOX Ally X20 bundle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/uaes-digital-success-comes-with-a-price-highest-cyberattack-rate-in-the-gulf-1.500679373</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-07/84k6z35b/202608073894830.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE absorbed 35% of all Gulf cyberattacks in H1 2026, a report by Positive Technologies finds</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-24/fwnnnhsj/Cyber-Security</image:loc>
<image:caption>Disinformation, not just data theft: The new playbook for Gulf cyberattacks</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:10:30.118+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE's digital success comes with a price: Highest cyberattack rate in the Gulf, says study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/daayra-movie-review-is-it-ever-right-to-kill-a-rapist-prithviraj-and-kareena-kapoors-new-thriller-doesnt-flinch-1.500679397</loc>
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<image:caption>Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Daayra’ is led by Prithviraj and Kareena Kapoor Khan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/ri1fcukb/Daayra</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prithviraj shines in Daayra</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kareena Kapoor Khan, Meghna Gulzar, Prithviraj Sukumaran spearhead the investigative crime-thriller ‘Daayra’</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:09:03.685+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daayra movie review: Is it ever right to kill a rapist? Prithviraj and Kareena Kapoor's new thriller doesn't flinch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, Movie-Reviews, Lifestyle, India, rape, india, Movie review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/uae-philharmonic-orchestra-triumphs-at-third-season-opening-in-dubai-1.500679408</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/yza9te7i/PS04040.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:08:13.365+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE Philharmonic Orchestra triumphs at third season opening in Dubai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/auto/jetour-g700-topfire-makes-regional-debut-ahead-of-uae-arrival-with-elite-group-holding-1.500675139</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T14:03:46.807+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jetour G700 TopFire makes regional debut ahead of UAE arrival with Elite Group Holding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Auto, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/north-koreas-anthem-played-for-south-koreas-field-hockey-team-at-asian-games-2026-1.500679380</loc>
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<image:caption>The North Korean flag is raised by scouts for the team welcome ceremony ahead of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on September 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:48:28.269+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea's anthem played for South Korea's field hockey team at Asian Games 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, South Korea, North Korea, national anthem, field hockey, anthem mishap, Bangladesh, opening ceremony, sports controversy, Yonhap report, Asian hockey, sports blunder, viral incident, South Korea win</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/from-welfare-to-livelihoods-emirates-owwa-plan-wider-support-for-filipino-workers-in-uae-1.500679359</loc>
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<image:caption>Emirates has signed an agreement with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration to strengthen support for OFWs and their families</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:36:31.990+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From welfare to livelihoods: Emirates, OWWA plan wider support for Filipino workers in UAE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Philippines, UAE, UAE, Emirates airline, Philippines, Aviation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-amends-passport-rules-fee-hikes-child-validity-and-more-1.500679308</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/u9pwv9jy/HSbtzJyagAc3FwO.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revised passport norms tweak child validity, offer concessions for kids, seniors. The rules were published in the Gazette of India on September 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:34:24.756+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India amends passport rules: New fees and child validity explained</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian expats, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-recover-dh190000-in-just-4-minutes-as-e-scooter-patrol-catches-3-suspects-1.500679375</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/5k042z8n/patrol.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:31:45.744+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police recover Dh190,000 in just 4 minutes as e-scooter patrol catches 3 suspects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, Dubai, Dubai Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/surendra-koli-acquitted-in-nithari-killings-case-found-dead-in-haridwar-1.500679361</loc>
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<image:caption>File photo: Surendra Koli in Ghaziabad on December 8, 2017.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>File photo: Businessman Moninder Singh Pandher in Ghaziabad on Dec 8, 2017</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:28:23.742+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surendra Koli, acquitted in Nithari killings case, found dead in Haridwar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/abu-dhabi-south-korea-explore-stablecoins-and-digital-payments-1.500679358</loc>
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<image:caption>New partnerships will explore tokenisation, stablecoins and cross-border financial infrastructure.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Abu Dhabi, South Korea explore stablecoins and digital payments</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:09:18.887+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UFC returns to Doha for Fight Night in November </news:title>
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<image:caption>Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei speaks during the keynote address at Salesforce's Dreamforce conference at the Moscone Center on September 15, 2026 in San Francisco, California.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T13:06:12.407+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves</news:title>
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<image:caption>Gulf News CEO Vijay Vaghela, Ahmad Haffar and Editor-in-Chief Mark Thompson</image:caption>
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<news:title>Why embracing change in newsrooms is the normal as Gulf News innovates again</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-18-pro-max-resale-prices-dubai-buyers-offered-dh1000-to-d3000-more-on-launch-day-1.500679318</loc>
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<image:caption>Burgundy iPhone 18 Pro Max leads demand as UAE launch sparks brisk resale trade</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shoppers at apple store in Dubai mall as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale in stores across the UAE on Fridayday, September 18.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:56:52.179+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>iPhone 18 Pro Max resale prices: Dubai buyers offered Dh1,000 to D3,000 more on launch day</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/he-played-against-rohit-then-coached-japan-against-india-1.500679219</loc>
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<image:caption>Japanese women's team coach Vinay Iyer</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japanese women's team coach Vinay Iyer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:51:08.885+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>He played against Rohit, then coached Japan against India</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-approves-sale-of-48-f-35-jets-to-saudi-arabia-2-1.500679317</loc>
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<image:caption>A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet flies overhead during the "Salute to America" Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:50:22.313+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US approves sale of 48 F-35 jets to Saudi Arabia</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/why-indians-queued-overnight-for-iphone-18-despite-minutes-long-delivery-1.500679304</loc>
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<image:caption>Massive crowds gathered outside Apple Stores across India as customers queued up for the official sales launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, with long lines seen in cities including Mumbai and Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Customers stand in a long queue as they wait outside the Apple store to buy the newly launched iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at Select Citywalk, Saket, in Friday on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:49:37.871+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Indians queued overnight for iPhone 18 despite minutes-long delivery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/guggenheim-abu-dhabi-tickets-go-on-sale-ahead-of-opening-1.500679310</loc>
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<image:caption>Guggenheim Abu Dhabi will feature 28 galleries and 10 sculptural cones on Saadiyat Island.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:44:43.908+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guggenheim Abu Dhabi tickets go on sale ahead of opening</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/fpl-3-players-to-add-3-to-sell-3-1.500679261</loc>
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<image:caption>Tips for Gameweek 5 in Fantasy Premier League</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:43:25.694+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FPL: 3 players to add 3 to sell</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Football, premier league, manchester united, Manchester City</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/etihad-rail-is-coming-to-dubai-what-changes-when-al-yalayis-station-opens-september-30-1.500679227</loc>
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<image:caption>Dubai joins UAE rail network as Al Yalayis links city to Abu Dhabi in 57 minutes</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Al Yalayis Station to anchor future links to Al Maktoum Airport, Meydan and high-speed rail</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Dubai station nearing completion.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A footbridge under construction linking Etihad rail Dubai station to Dubai metro Jumeirah Golf Estates station.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dubai Rail Network Plan 2032 Map by RTA shows the high-speed rail network in brown colour and the second interchange with Etihad Rail passenger Station in Meydan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:41:39.506+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad Rail is coming to Dubai:  What changes when Al Yalayis station opens September 30  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Dubai, Transport, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Etihad Rail, transpsort</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-approves-visas-for-top-iranian-leaders-to-attend-un-high-level-meeting-1.500679299</loc>
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<image:caption>The UN flag flies on a stormy day at the United Nations during the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 22, 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:37:04.111+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN high-level meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/uaes-waterproofing-problem-gets-a-rethink-with-20-year-warranties-2-1.500679295</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/vu419msh/Franko-Roof-Sealing.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:30:11.462+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE’s waterproofing problem gets a rethink with 20-year warranties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News, Company News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/two-students-killed-in-school-shooting-in-southern-philippines-1.500679294</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/9xnp37au/Stock-crime-scene</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustrative image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:29:16.587+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>6 students killed, 17 hurt in school shooting in southern Philippines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/building-sustainability-the-board-that-never-felled-a-tree-2-1.500679286</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:24:42.248+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building Sustainability: The board that never felled a tree</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News, Company News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-named-official-airline-of-uae-wrestling-federation-1.500679243</loc>
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<image:caption>Etihad named as UAE Wrestling Federation's official airline</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:22:56.086+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad named official airline of UAE Wrestling Federation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Sport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/from-boardroom-to-café-the-new-work-wardrobe-redefining-office-style-in-uae-1.500679262</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:13:27.706+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Boardroom to Café: The new work wardrobe redefining office style in UAE</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/filipino-students-develop-low-cost-machines-for-dialysis-stroke-patients-1.500679215</loc>
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<image:caption>Filipino engineering students Andrew Jacob Buensalido and Allyson Cabrestante snagged the James Dyson prize for developing a low-cost automated peritoneal dialysis machine that costs about $100 vs regular dialysis machines that cost about $10,000.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>"BiDaKidney", a low-cost peritoneal dialysis (PD) device developed by engineering students Andrew Jacob Buensalido and Allyson Cabrestante, bagged the top Philippine prize of the 2026 James Dyson Award.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Orthoflex aims to address post-stroke rehabilitation, designed to provide an additional option for patients who cannot afford regular physical-therapy services. The patient's upper arm, forearm and wrist are secured with Velcro cuffs. The device is then connected to power and paired with a smartphone through Bluetooth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T12:09:33.011+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Filipino students develop low-cost machines for dialysis, stroke patients</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/why-did-rs-300-crore-hit-hanuman-ansh-miss-the-oscar-race-1.500679251</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:58:35.697+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why did Rs 300-crore hit Hanuman Ansh miss the Oscar race?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, BollyWood</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/three-minors-among-four-held-over-rape-murder-of-delhi-teen-1.500679254</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-27/e0x1863p/crime-scene.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four people have been held over the alleged gang rape and murder of a teenage girl in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:57:52.039+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three minors among four held over rape, murder of Delhi teen</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, crime, india</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-anis-sajans-discipline-yoga-style-power-his-ageless-energy-at-55-1.500679226</loc>
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<image:caption>Anis Sajan with his wife. He makes time for family holidays alongside the ten days he sets aside each year for his health</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Anis Sajan with his sons, Azhar and Sahil. Family dinners, with phones on the side, remain non-negotiable whenever schedules allow.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Family is central to Anis Sajan's commitment to health. Staying healthy, he believes, allows him to care for the people who depend on him.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Yoga anchor Sajan's daily routine. He travels with his mat and completes his practice before beginning the working day.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Colour define Sajan's style, from red and orange to pink, lilac and every shade of blue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:57:45.702+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Anis Sajan’s discipline, yoga, style power his ageless energy at 55</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/india-womens-team-chase-japans-target-in-just-30-balls-at-2026-asian-games-1.500679228</loc>
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<image:caption>Harmanpreet Kaur</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japan's Ayaka Kato Stafford (C) hits a shot during the women's cricket match between Japan and India at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya on September 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:49:53.090+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India women's team chase Japan's target in just 30 balls at 2026 Asian Games</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/beyond-skyscrapers-how-dubai-is-building-a-more-connected-city-1.500679214</loc>
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<image:caption>More than 1.6 million people are participating across the MyDubai Communities ecosystem, reflecting the growing role that interest-based communities play in everyday life across the city</image:caption>
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<image:caption>YMK Sports Community</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Women in Tech Dubai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vinyl Souk</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:43:43.745+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond skyscrapers: How Dubai is building a more connected city</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, Community, Dubai, UAE, UAE, Dubai, Dubai Communities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-unveils-agenda-for-inaugural-water-and-energy-week-2026-1.500679234</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/9ruaibyo/IMG7128.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The three-day event will bring together policymakers, investors and technology leaders.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:40:37.977+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi unveils agenda for inaugural Water and Energy Week 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/iifa-2027-tickets-now-on-sale-karan-johar-salman-khan-varun-dhawan-and-more-to-light-up-abu-dhabi-1.500679218</loc>
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<image:caption>The 27th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend &amp; Awards will take over Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Arena on January 22 and 23, 2027</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:31:28.604+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIFA 2027 tickets now on sale: Karan Johar, Salman Khan, Varun Dhawan and more to light up Abu Dhabi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/middlesex-university-dubais-postgraduate-programmes-giving-professionals-the-edge-1.500679201</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/xdtiibu6/Middlesex-University.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:24:54.994+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Middlesex University Dubai’s postgraduate programmes giving professionals the edge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/the-wait-is-over-da-vinci-5-lands-at-american-hospital-dubai-1.500679149</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:20:45.378+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The wait is over: da Vinci 5 lands at American Hospital Dubai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/meet-the-englishman-who-became-thailands-top-foreign-monk-1.500679204</loc>
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<image:caption>British and Thai Buddhist monk Shaun Chiverton, now known as Ajahn Jayasaro, walks along a meditation path in Bangkok.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>British and Thai Buddhist monk Shaun Chiverton, now known as Ajahn Jayasaro, sits as another monk holds a ceremonial fan in Bangkok.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:19:27.162+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet the Englishman who became Thailand's top foreign monk </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, news-video</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/sikh-truck-driver-stabbed-17-times-at-us-rest-stop-1.500679197</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/vsyq463e/sander-yigin-ki19VJAGh6w-unsplash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 28-year-old Sikh truck driver was stabbed 17 times at a highway rest stop in Wyoming. Picture for illustrative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:17:04.056+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sikh truck driver stabbed 17 times at US rest stop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, India, india, America</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/dubai-parks-resorts-to-reopen-in-october-whats-new-this-season-1.500679191</loc>
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<image:caption>DUBAI PARKS AND RESORTS: Dubai Parks and Resorts (DPR).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:06:16.907+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Parks &amp; Resorts to reopen in October: What’s new this season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/holistic-connection-what-your-children-are-really-learning-from-you-1.500679185</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/z7yfwtu7/Dr-Lioudmila-Vassiliev.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T11:05:30.576+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Holistic connection: What your children are really learning from you</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Wellbeing, Friday</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/iphone-18-pro-max-colours-burgundy-anyone-when-phones-became-a-fashion-choice-1.500679146</loc>
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<image:caption>Shoppers at apple store in Dubai mall as the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max went on sale in stores across the UAE on Fridayday, September 18.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:46:41.209+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>iPhone 18 Pro Max colours: Burgundy anyone? When phones became a fashion choice </news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/abu-dhabi-expands-ai-education-across-170-private-schools-1.500679154</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/zv0wyrrg/IMG7121.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ADEK framework takes students from understanding AI to designing systems by Grade 12.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:33:17.627+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi expands AI education across 170 private schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, Abu Dhabi, AI</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/un-backed-experts-cite-possible-us-war-crimes-in-iran-strikes-1.500679158</loc>
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<image:caption>A Iranian woman collects belongings from the rubble of a destroyed residential building in Tehran on March 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In this aerial handout picture released by the Iranian Press Center, mourners dig graves during the funeral for children killed in a reported strike on a primary school in Iran’s Hormozgan province in Minab on March 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A man visits one of the graves of people and children killed during the strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school at a cemetery in Minab in Iran’s Hormozgan province on August 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:32:01.892+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN-backed experts cite possible US war crimes in Iran strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/indian-gymnast-and-coach-allotted-same-room-at-2026-asian-games-accommodation-as-mismanagement-continues-1.500679145</loc>
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<image:caption>India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:23:10.077+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian gymnast and coach allotted same room at 2026 Asian Games accommodation as mismanagement continues</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/uaes-cyber-blind-spot-isnt-ai-or-the-cloud-its-human-error-experts-warn-1.500679117</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE's Cyber security council at GISEC 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:20:43.130+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE's cyber blind spot isn't AI or the cloud, it's human error, experts warn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Dubai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/best-nose-and-ear-trimmers-on-amazonae-2026-five-picks-for-tidy-grooming-1.500676911</loc>
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<image:caption>The right nose and ear trimmer can make small grooming touch-ups quicker, easier and more precise as part of a regular routine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:20:06.481+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Best nose and ear trimmers on Amazon.ae 2026: Five picks for tidy grooming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Best-Buys</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/vikrant-massey-to-open-two-musafir-cafe-inspired-cafés-in-himachal-pradesh-uttarakhand-after-netflix-series-1.500679127</loc>
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<image:caption>The series, adapted from Divya Prakash Dubey's novel and also starring Vedika Pinto and Mahima Makwana, was partly filmed at Jharipani Castle in Mussoorie.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:06:35.965+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vikrant Massey to open two Musafir Cafe-inspired cafés in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand after Netflix series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/70-of-uae-workers-use-ai-microsoft-says-businesses-now-face-the-harder-test-1.500678310</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:06:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>70% of UAE workers use AI. Microsoft says businesses now face the harder test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, technology</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/indian-buyers-fly-to-dubai-for-iphone-18-pro-as-price-gap-makes-uae-cheaper-shoppers-say-1.500679122</loc>
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<image:caption>Mohammed Sayed from Kerala, pictured with his brother, said he chose to buy the new iPhone in Dubai after comparing prices in the UAE and India, estimating savings of around ₹20,000 to ₹30,000.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mumbai resident Aman Solanki said the price difference made buying the new iPhone in Dubai worthwhile, even after factoring in flight and visa costs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T10:04:18.886+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian buyers fly to Dubai for iPhone 18 Pro as price gap makes UAE cheaper, shoppers say</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Dubai, technology, iPhone</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/abu-dhabi-unveils-major-reproductive-health-programme-through-2030-1.500679110</loc>
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<image:caption>New programme aims to boost research, genomics and personalised care through 2030.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:48:46.888+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi unveils major reproductive health programme through 2030</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/iphone-18-pro-max-on-uae-shelves-today-camera-upgrade-point-shoot-or-learn-what-f148-can-do-1.500679094</loc>
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<image:caption>People visit an Apple store during the launch of the iPhone 18 series in Singapore on September 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:42:40.516+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>iPhone 18 Pro Max on UAE shelves today: Camera upgrade — point, shoot… or learn what f/1.48 can do?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Technology</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi/abu-dhabi-traffic-update-check-these-road-closures-and-busy-routes-1.500679089</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-26/645czbnn/Abu-Dhabi-Traffic-Eastern-Mangrove-road</image:loc>
<image:caption>Morning commute mostly smooth, with pockets of congestion in key hubs (File photo)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Commuters urged to plan ahead as traffic, closures affect Abu Dhabi and suburbs</image:caption>
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<image:caption>UAE jewellery shoppers and retailers hope gold prices will see further softening</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Stock Gold bullion / bar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:13:15.326+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Airline representatives said a doctor travelling on the flight assisted with CPR and initial care during the diversion.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T09:07:08.485+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>India's Sanju Samson (C) celebrates with his coach Gautam Gambhir (L) after their team's win in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 Cricket World Cup final match against New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on March 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From students to big spenders, Dubai crowds splurge on Apple’s latest flagship</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From students to big spenders, Dubai crowds splurge on Apple’s latest flagship</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From students to big spenders, Dubai crowds splurge on Apple’s latest flagship</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pre-orders, long lines and big bills mark iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in Dubai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pre-orders, long lines and big bills mark iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in Dubai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pre-orders, long lines and big bills mark iPhone 18 Pro Max launch in Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:52:41.212+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>E11 and E311 face delays, with congestion spreading across key Sharjah approaches.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The new iphone 18 Pro Max is out.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Early birds: Apple Store staff welcome the first iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max buyers as a serpentine queue of eager customers formed outside the store early morning in Dubai at Dubai Mall on Friday, September 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The animal, named Leopardus tilcayo after the name used for it by local communities</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:21:52.022+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Close but no cigar for Brook who misses out on Varma's record</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Harry Brook has been in incredible form for the Three Lions as of late</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tilak Varma broke the record for most runs between dismissals in men’s T20 internationals on January 25, 2025, during India’s second T20I against England in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>England's Tom Banton was impressive in bat and field in the Three Lions's triumph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:15:11.617+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>An electronic sign board showing stock prices is seen outside the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) building in Hong Kong. File photo taken on March 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T08:11:35.395+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:52:38.546+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Middle East conflict escalates: Iran, Houthis threaten oil supplies as drone debris kills one, injures two in Saudi Arabia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war, Strait of Hormuz</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/education/how-uae-teachers-identify-and-address-ai-generated-schoolwork-1.500678362</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/ct8qo6xh/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Teachers work with AI on their laptops</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/z5faa4om/Sarania-KP.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sarania KP, maths teacher</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/8z6gwaxw/Carl-Jamie-Blanco.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Carl Jamie Blanco, modern foreign languages teacher</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/acx1pr8d/Raji-Santosh.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raji Santosh, english teacher</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:45:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How UAE teachers identify and address AI-generated schoolwork</news:title>
<news:keywords>Education, UAE, UAE, technology, Education, AI in education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/konkona-sen-sharma-wishes-amol-parashar-on-40th-birthday-sending-dating-rumours-into-overdrive-1.500678868</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/jyzndj9m/konkona.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Konkona Sen Sharma shared a fun video for Amol Parashar on his birthday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:30:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Konkona Sen Sharma wishes Amol Parashar on 40th birthday, sending dating rumours into overdrive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-fall-brent-at-103-per-barrel-wti-at-100-1.500677544</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-26/rhb0dop1/ship-to-ship.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satellite images show ship-to-ship transfers keep Gulf oil moving, allowing cargoes to be moved from vessels that have navigated the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz to other ships for onward delivery.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:18:29.881+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices fall, Brent slides to $103 per barrel, WTI at $100 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Markets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-temperatures-to-reach-44c-on-friday-with-fog-risk-overnight-1.500678803</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/tovhk3rl/Weather</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abu Dhabi is expected to reach 41°C, matching Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:10:41.586+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE weather: Temperatures to reach 44°C on Friday, with fog risk overnight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, Abu Dhabi, UAE weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/hot-coffee-may-raise-oesophageal-cancer-risk-uae-doctors-explain-the-65c-threshold-1.500678842</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/03/04/coffee-cup_18e09340062_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A large study from Oxford University, published in the International Journal of Cancer, has found an association between drinking very hot tea or coffee and a higher risk of oesophageal cancer</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/4pg5p2vp/marwan.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/f5xqa1iw/Dr.-Jamila-Khan.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T06:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hot coffee may raise oesophageal cancer risk: UAE doctors explain the 65°C threshold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/shreyas-iyer-invites-afghan-captain-into-indias-winning-team-photo-1.500678848</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/eeuy4i07/newsml_afp_com_20260917T180112Z_doc_c8ma8u6.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's captain Shreyas Iyer (L) and his Afghan counterpart Ibrahim Zadran (R) pose with the winning trophy at the end of the third T20 international cricket match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>India's captain Shreyas Iyer (L) and his Afghan counterpart Ibrahim Zadran (R) pose with the winning trophy at the end of the third T20 international cricket match between India and Afghanistan at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on September 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:45:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shreyas Iyer invites Afghan captain into India's winning team photo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/37-suspected-illegal-miners-die-in-custody-in-nigeria-1.500678863</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-31/hy6fzu6l/newsml_afp_com_20260831T220107Z_doc_c6j66mm.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A residence overlooks an open pit dug by illegal miners using an excavator searching for chrome in Bapong, a mining village in North West province, on August 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:36:43.356+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>37 suspected illegal miners die in custody in Nigeria</news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/video-robot-walks-into-30-stranger-homes-then-makes-beds-folds-towels-and-cleans-up-1.500677555</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/5pxfc9at/Screenshot-2026-09-18-at-9.05.41-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>California-based robotics company Figure has unveiled Helix 2.5, a new artificial neural network (ANN) that it says allowed its humanoid robot to complete household work across 30 unfamiliar homes without collecting data in those properties or fine-tuning the system for their layouts, furniture or objects.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/glo2jb6d/Robots-that-make-beds-clean-up-houses.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Robots have performed impressive demonstrations for years. But most operate in tightly controlled settings: factories with fixed workstations, warehouses with standardised shelves or carefully prepared lab environments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:22:56.585+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Video: Robot walks into 30 stranger homes — then makes beds, folds towels and cleans up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/metas-child-safety-deal-exposes-a-privacy-problem-1.500678425</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-27/d4qc16ua/Copy_of_meta_bg_d83f49ea_9692_11ed_b343_626751b3454e_1674145702096_185cadc2109_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meta’s settlement establishes that child-safety restrictions are technically possible. It does not settle how age should be verified, which features cause harm or how much control parents should hold.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:06:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meta’s child-safety deal exposes a privacy problem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Technology, social media, Meta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/millie-bobby-brown-is-now-a-mom-of-two-stranger-things-star-adopts-second-child-with-husband-jake-bongiovi-1.500678860</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/jz6ux670/image_52_6_683x1024.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hollywood star Millie Bobby Brown with Jake Bongiovi, son of rock icon Jon Bon Jovi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Millie Bobby Brown is now a mom of two: Stranger Things star adopts second child with husband Jake Bongiovi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-school-pays-tribute-to-indian-expat-student-7-who-died-of-ultra-rare-brain-disorder-1.500678757</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/9klio5tx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-16-at-2.41.55-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ameya Ajith</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai school pays tribute to Indian expat student, 7, who died of ultra-rare brain disorder</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Health, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/friday-sermon-september-18-2026-we-made-from-water-every-living-thing-1.500678461</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-05/95t3wwcx/Dr-Seema-Bhatia.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friday sermon, September 18, 2026: 'We made from water every living thing'</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-f-16-warplane-crashes-in-michigan-pilot-ejects-1.500678846</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/10/18/F-16--F16_183ec8c6ff1_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A US F-16 fighter jet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:43:14.598+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US F-16 warplane crashes in Michigan, pilot ejects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-iran-wants-to-make-a-deal-but-tehran-not-ready-yet-1.500678910</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-25/nr1jhm3n/US-President-Donald-Trump</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump: “Iran wants to make a deal; they're not ready, in my opinion. We're gonna either make a deal that's good, or we're not gonna make a deal at all.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:35:27.002+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump: ‘Iran wants to make a deal’ but Tehran ‘not ready’ yet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/venezuela-unblocks-some-censored-news-sites-2-1.500678849</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-13/jvzlhvns/newsml_afp_com_20260313T233750Z_doc_a38u6wg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Human rights activists and members of the National Journalists Association of Venezuela take part in a demonstration to demand unblocking restricted websites in front of the National Commission of Telecommunications (Conatel) headquarters in Caracas on March 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:07:02.013+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela unblocks some censored news sites</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/france-arrests-far-right-policeman-suspected-of-terrorist-plot-sources-1.500678875</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/l42zk2ct/newsml_afp_com_20260915T154213Z_doc_c8dw4ke.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A picture shows a police vehicle in Paris on September 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:00:40.903+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France arrests far-right policeman suspected of terrorist plot: sources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/podcast/inside-the-dubai-playbook-how-apparel-groups-nilesh-ved-is-using-carrefour-to-crack-indias-complex-retail-market-1.500676324</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/uuxjxqym/the-hustle-nilesh-ved-and-manjusha.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Hustle podcast: Nilesh Ved on Carrefour’s India retail bet. Podcast host Manjusha Radhakrishnan sits down with him in Noida for a candid conversation ahead of the launch</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Hustle podcast: Nilesh Ved on Carrefour’s India retail bet. Podcast host Manjusha Radhakrishnan sits down with him for a candid conversation</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-04/irp5f4rp/ANI_20260904075535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From Dubai to India: Nilesh Ved’s Carrefour strategy for Noida</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-18/8d5ty2sj/nilesh-ved-about.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nilesh Ved</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-22/qukrfafb/newsml_afp_com_20260522T091355Z_doc_b3pf6z6.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The logo of the French multinational retail and wholesaling corporation Carrefour is pictured during Carrefour General Assembly at their headquarters in Massy, in the outskirts of Paris on May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T04:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Apparel Group’s Nilesh Ved is using Carrefour to crack India’s complex retail market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Podcast, Business, India, UAE, The Hustle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/at-least-48-dead-in-nigeria-after-consuming-drink-suspected-to-contain-methanol-authorities-say-1.500678553</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/jgaxtlsr/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doctors attend to a victim of a locally brewed alcoholic concoction commonly known as "Monkey Tail" at a hospital in Odigbo southern Nigeria, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Dapo Alley)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T03:46:51.754+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 48 dead in Nigeria after consuming drink suspected to contain methanol, 15 arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>nigeria drink deaths arrests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/philippines-oil-gas-surveys-revived-after-46-years-1.500677990</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-24/xpl7l7vg/flaring_malampaya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flaring of gas from the Noble Viking drill ship during the Camago-3 well blowback as part of the Malampaya Phase 4 project off Palawan, Philippines. The discovery, announced in January, was described as the country's first significant natural-gas find in more than a decade. The Asian nation seeks to bolster local energy sources by ramping up oil and gas exploration. Fossil fuel imports accounted for 52% of the Philippines' total primary energy supply in 2025.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/8gnukv81/The_geological_basins_of_the_southern_Philippines___17fd13b5b18_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The geological basins of the Philippines. The most prospective basins are shown in green, those considered prospective but underexplored – such as the Sulu Sea – are in yellow, while frontier areas are shown in red.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/xyvftkwd/Alegria_oil_and_gas_field_Cebu_191213a6e54_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It estimated that the Alegria onshore oil and gas field in Cebu has an oil reserve of 27.93 million barrels with a probable production recovery of 3.35 million barrels. Alegria is also a natural gas field hosting an estimated 9.42 billion cubic feet of natural gas, with reserves estimated to last until 2037.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T03:26:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippines: Oil, gas surveys to be revived after 46 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Philippines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-targets-irans-crypto-lifeline-bitbank-sanctioned-over-alleged-irgc-hormuz-payments-1.500678881</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-08-22/wemz3lvw/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A representation of cryptocurrencies. The US Treasury has sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank, accusing it of moving hundreds of millions of dollars to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and processing payments linked to shipping access through the Strait of Hormuz. For illustrative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T03:13:35.436+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US targets Iran’s crypto lifeline: BitBank sanctioned over alleged IRGC, Hormuz payments </news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/russia-and-china-veto-us-proposal-for-un-experts-to-keep-monitoring-sanctions-on-iran-1.500678825</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/5cjuwyjb/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - The UN flag flies on a stormy day at the United Nations during the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-18T02:42:51.595+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia and China veto US proposal for UN experts to keep monitoring sanctions on Iran </news:title>
<news:keywords>United Nations Iran sanctions Russia China</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>Dr. Ksenia Butova</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:46:53.481+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai’s longevity medicine model prepares for global expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-evening-traffic-where-accidents-and-congestion-are-causing-delays-1.500678386</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-27/d96zw1oe/Noushin-Sajjad-2.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:44:02.002+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai evening traffic: Where accidents and congestion are causing delays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/emergencies/sharjah-police-say-no-foul-play-suspected-in-death-of-woman-whose-case-went-viral-1.500678369</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/3f2nwlzh/Dr-Afeena-Raheem.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Afeena Raheem</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:38:14.451+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharjah Police say no foul play suspected in death of woman whose case went viral</news:title>
<news:keywords>emergencies, UAE, India, UAE, kerala, Indian expats, india, Sharjah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/emirati-filmmaker-ali-mostafa-on-dubai-international-film-festivals-return-i-have-been-praying-for-this-moment-1.500678338</loc>
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<image:caption>Emirati director Ali F Mostafa in Dubai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ali Mostafa at Diff</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:25:14.160+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa on Dubai International Film Festival's return: ‘I have been praying for this moment'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, UAE, Dubai, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/from-dust-to-bloom-german-artist-explores-natures-transformation-in-dubai-1.500678341</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/muk69xw8/German.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Famous German artist Stephan Kaluza opens his first solo art exhibition in Dubai on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:16:58.107+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From dust to bloom: German artist explores nature’s transformation in Dubai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/why-gcc-families-are-choosing-rays-public-school-in-kerala-after-class-10-1.500678342</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/exb1gom9/Rays-Public-School.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:16:49.495+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why GCC families are choosing Rays Public School in Kerala after Class 10</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/pakistan-unveils-sweeping-austerity-measures-as-fuel-prices-soar-1.500678327</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-13/npdr6tww/newsml_afp_com_20250613T020035Z_doc_48pz8kd.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the conservation measures, shops, markets, malls, bazaars, department stores, grocery stores and general retail outlets are to close by 9pm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T17:13:22.211+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan unveils sweeping austerity measures as fuel prices soar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Pakistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/maharaja-why-a-film-about-a-missing-dustbin-became-one-of-tamil-cinemas-biggest-surprises-1.500678282</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/09/11/Maharaja_18a84241156_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first look of Vijay Sethupathi's next movie, 'Maharaja', which the actor unveiled on Sept. 11, 2023.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/gw46a2zr/Vijay-Sethupathi.jpg.webp</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/ynupat54/images-46.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/8t2pzhm5/maharaja-at-the-worldwide-box-office-after-15-days-001.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:57:15.530+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharaja: Why a film about a missing dustbin became one of Tamil cinema's biggest surprises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, South-Indian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/oceania/australia-to-stop-most-foreign-students-bringing-families-1.500678294</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/iobnitwa/Passport_stamp_visa_and_credit_card_for_travel_concept_background__Australia_18c5e76cb97_original_ra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Most international students in Australia will no longer be able to attach partners or children to their student visas, under new migration rules.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:54:14.514+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia to stop most foreign students bringing families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oceania, indian students, Education, Australia, Visa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pakistan-escape-2026-asian-games-exit-after-defeating-thailand-in-womens-cricket-1.500678207</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/vl2ysqlf/STAFFIndia_vs_Pakistan_4_41788681959676.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan captain Fatima Sana celebrate after taking the wicket of Indian batsman Smriti Mandhana during the Women's Asia Cup match at Dubai International cricket stadium on Saturday. Photo: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:49:11.869+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan escape 2026 Asian Games exit after defeating Thailand in women's cricket </news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan women, Asian Games cricket, Pakistan vs Thailand, women’s cricket, 2026 Asian Games, Fatima Sana, Pakistan quarterfinal, Nannapat Koncharoenkai, rain-shortened match, Pakistan gold bid, Sri Lanka rematch, Women’s Asia Cup, Tuba Hassan, Eman Nasser, Umm-e-Hani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/jashanmal-introduces-same-day-delivery-on-jashanmalcom-1.500678284</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/ot6g9gf1/Jashanmall.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:48:53.636+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jashanmal introduces same-day delivery on Jashanmal.com</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/rta-dubai-airports-discuss-transport-integration-facilitating-passenger-movement-1.500678044</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/a1jbxcjt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-17-at-3.16.19-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Al Tayer and Griffiths during the meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:45:37.800+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTA, Dubai Airports discuss transport integration, facilitating passenger movement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/uae-tourism-sector-contributes-dh2513bn-to-economy-as-international-visitor-spend-hits-dh209bn-1.500678240</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/p9s1cls3/Abdulla-Bin-Touq-Al-Marri.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 2025 contribution was also more than 22.2 per cent above 2019 levels, according to figures reviewed by the Emirates Tourism Council at a meeting chaired by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, on the sidelines of Arabian Travel Market 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-12/0ew8yjfh/Dubaiskyline2026</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai skyline</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:36:55.126+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE tourism sector contributes Dh251.3bn to economy as international visitor spend hits Dh209bn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/she-said-assalamualaikum-days-later-ips-officer-was-transferred-1.500678234</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/r6pzb84a/banu.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bushra Bano, a 2021-batch IPS officer, was serving as Additional Superintendent of Police in Kharagpur when she appeared in a video aimed at encouraging civil services aspirants.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:31:14.812+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>She said ‘Assalamualaikum’. Days later, IPS officer was transferred</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/flydubai-passengers-to-get-special-access-to-dubai-police-esaad-discounts-1.500678206</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/4xco3xso/Dubai-Police-and-flydubai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai Police and flydubai signed a memorandum of understanding to extend Esaad benefits to visitors from the start of their stay in the UAE, as part of efforts to enhance the tourism experience and provide greater value to travellers.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/8ef8w1pj/Esaad-privilege-card</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:21:30.429+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flydubai passengers to get special access to Dubai Police Esaad discounts</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/metra-and-goldcoin-labs-open-new-chapter-in-digital-gold-finance-1.500678248</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/2n6v039q/Main-Picture.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:18:36.861+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metra and GoldCoin Labs open new chapter in digital gold finance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/companies/your-iphone-has-a-new-scam-protection-feature-but-its-turned-off-by-default-1.500678242</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/bmb04vqb/ios-27-iphone-17-pro-settings-privacy-and-security-impersonation-risk-detection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apple’s system analyses signals on the device and returns one of three risk levels: unknown, medium or high.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:17:51.480+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Your iPhone has a new scam protection feature — but it's turned off by default</news:title>
<news:keywords>Companies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/harvard-yale-stanford-oxford-and-jamie-beatons-still-studying-1.500678218</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/awxbjfob/jamie-beaton</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jamie Beaton, the 31-year-old from New Zealand, has collected qualifications from some of the world’s most prestigious universities, and shows no signs of slowing down.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:04:24.148+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harvard, Yale, Stanford, Oxford — and Jamie Beaton’s still studying</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Oceania, Education, Harvard, Top universities, University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/galaxy-s27-pro-leaks-could-samsungs-new-tier-be-the-sweet-spot-between-plus-and-ultra-1.500678192</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-03/t9q575h0/galaxys25seriessamung1763960749426.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE ONLY: The Samsung Galaxy S25 lineup in 2025</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:02:33.798+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Galaxy S27 Pro leaks: Could Samsung's new tier be the sweet spot between Plus and Ultra?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/new-luxury-golf-course-set-to-open-in-dubai-1.500678225</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/7viar043/Emaar.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai will welcome another stunning golf course to the city before 2027</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T16:01:30.259+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New luxury golf course set to open in Dubai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Golf-in-UAE, Dubai, UAE, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/property/how-dubais-property-market-enters-a-new-phase-of-consolidation-1.500678195</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/4krpcglv/Imran-Farooq.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Imran Farooq, CEO of Samana Developers, during media briefing in Dubai on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:53:08.471+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Dubai’s property market enters a new phase of consolidation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Property, UAE, Dubai property</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/indian-athletes-left-stranded-after-arriving-for-2026-asian-games-1.500678181</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-15/kdsa6fae/202609153942913.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian kabaddi teams receive warm send-off for the at SAI NCOE in Gandhinagar in the 20th Asian Game at Aichi-Nagoya in Japan. Photo credit: SAI Media</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:47:23.346+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian athletes left stranded after arriving for 2026 Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Indian athletes, Nagoya, airport delays, accommodation crisis, logistical issues, Varun Sanyal, MMA fighter, bed shortages, wushu team, accreditation problems, cruise ship housing, container housing, athletes stranded, sports controversy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/80-indian-employees-fired-in-5-minute-google-meet-call-worker-claims-1.500678176</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/04/27/STOCK-google-meet_187c2426dac_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The employee said the sudden decision was particularly upsetting because members of the team had been pushing themselves at work partly because of concerns over job security.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:45:15.676+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US firm fires 80 Indian employees in 5-minute Google Meet, worker claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Americas, india, americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/hyderabad-engineer-dies-in-us-just-17-days-after-wedding-1.500678143</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/dtp043k7/hyd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammed Jaber Hussain, 28, was found dead in his room in Lowell, Massachusetts, where he lived and worked as a civil engineer.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:34:54.182+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad engineer dies in US just 17 days after wedding</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Americas, india, americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai/uae-cybersecurity-firm-enters-partnership-to-protect-sap-systems-as-gulf-data-breach-costs-hit-8-million-1.500678151</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/xa6oj9nb/Paramount-Assure.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:34:33.986+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE cybersecurity firm enters partnership to protect SAP systems as Gulf data breach costs hit $8 million</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dubai, Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/shah-rukh-khans-king-sandwiched-between-avengers-doomsday-and-dune-3-can-december-handle-them-all-1.500678087</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-09-17/ynnk23gl/srkking.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shah Rukh Khan in King.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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<image:caption>An Etihad Airways aircraft takes off at the airport in Duesseldorf, western Germany on May 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:30:57.125+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad signs tourism deal with Uzbekistan, inks new codeshare</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:29:44.900+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Bengal govt downgrades Sourav Ganguly</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sourav Ganguly's biopic linked to Leicestershire's 27-point pitch penalty</news:title>
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<image:caption>The 10-day event will bring K-pop concerts, Korean films, K-beauty, fashion, food, shopping and cultural showcases to Dubai under the theme "Discover Korea in Dubai".</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Left: Choi Young-jun Right: AIKI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:22:11.765+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free Kwon Eunbi and Oneus Concert, Korean food, film and fashion at Dubai K-Fest — all you need to know</news:title>
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<image:caption>Harmanpreet Kaur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-09-17T15:21:06.129+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No problems’: Harmanpreet reveals smooth Asian Games stay</news:title>
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