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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/property/uae-property-market-sees-shift-towards-data-led-intent-driven-activity-1.500593053</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:40:20.062+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE property market sees shift towards data-led, intent-driven activity</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/can-anyone-derail-frances-march-towards-world-cup-glory-1.500593253</loc>
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<image:caption>Who has the best chance of stopping the mighty French</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kylian Mbappe has looked unstoppable at times at this year's World Cup</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bradley Barcola netted for the French in their 3-0 win over Sweden</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina and Lionel Messi look most likely to stop the French</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:38:47.799+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can Anyone Derail France's March Towards World Cup Glory?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, World Cup, FIFA World Cup, Kylian Mbappe, France</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iraqi-bank-names-global-finance-leaders-to-boar-1.500593266</loc>
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<image:caption>Region Trade Bank of Iraq becomes the first Iraqi lender to appoint international experts as board members.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:36:20.025+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iraqi bank names global finance leaders to board</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Iraq</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/30-year-old-keralite-wins-1-million-dubai-duty-free-raffle-one-month-after-wedding-1.500593273</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:34:26.489+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30-year-old Keralite wins $1 million Dubai Duty Free raffle one month after wedding</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/bengaluru-woman-went-on-a-bumble-date-four-years-later-intimate-videos-surfaced-1.500593255</loc>
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<image:caption>The woman told police that after the meeting, the man gradually cut off all communication. Illustrative image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:28:10.582+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru woman went on a Bumble date. Four years later, intimate videos surfaced</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/wave-your-flag-for-the-fifa-world-cup-2026-1.500578565</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:19:19.195+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wave Your Flag for the FIFA World Cup 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Living-UAE, Sport, World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-property-portals-urged-to-crack-down-on-misleading-verified-listings-1.500593234</loc>
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<image:caption>Stronger penalties for agencies or brokers urged for promoting fake 'verified' property listings.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Salman Bin Ali</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:14:15.970+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai property portals urged to crack down on misleading verified listings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Property, Dubai property</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/rs35-crore-offer-15-mlas-inside-alleged-plot-to-topple-vijay-government-1.500593221</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on May 10, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:13:36.235+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA claims Rs35 crore offer: Inside alleged plot to topple Vijay government</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-says-it-is-ready-for-diplomacy-or-war-as-qatar-confirms-us-talks-continue-1.500592791</loc>
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<image:caption>In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on June 18, 2026, vessels are seen anchored in Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (left) in an interview on state television.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T14:10:57.169+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran to hold indirect talks in Doha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-gets-fresh-supply-of-philippine-md2-pineapples-as-imports-gather-pace-1.500593187</loc>
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<image:caption>The shipment consists of 1,500 boxes of fresh MD2 pineapples weighing a total of 18 tonnes sourced from pineapple farms in Tampakan, South Cotabato</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T13:53:40.819+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE gets fresh supply of Philippine MD2 pineapples as imports gather pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Philippines, Food</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/oman-france-ink-400-million-deal-for-sohar-port-logistics-terminal-1.500592975</loc>
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<image:caption>The project will establish a state-of-the-art logistics terminal in Sohar, one of Sultanate's principal industrial and maritime centres, to enhance cargo handling capacity, improve supply chain efficiency and strengthen links with regional and global shipping routes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T13:46:58.123+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oman, France ink $400 million deal for Sohar Port logistics terminal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Oman, Oman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/oman-to-subsidise-india-food-shipping-route-to-bolster-food-security-1.500593062</loc>
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<image:caption>Oman will subsidise 50 per cent of the fuel and insurance costs for food shipments transported by Asyad Shipping, the maritime arm of Asyad Group, on the maritime route between India and the Sultanate for up to six months, as part of government measures to strengthen food security and reduce logistics costs.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T13:42:35.233+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oman to subsidise India food shipping route to bolster food security</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, Oman, India, Oman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl-2027-csk-could-hijack-kkrs-hardik-pandya-deal-1.500593160</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/161m1me7/Mumbai-Indians-captain-Indian-cricket-player-Hardik-Pandya-looks-on-during-the-2026-Indian-Premier-League-IPL-T20-match-between-Mumbai-Indians-and-Punjab-Kings-at-the-Wankhede-Stadium-in-Mumbai-on-April-16-2026.</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mumbai Indians' captain Indian cricket player Hardik Pandya looks on during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mumbai Indians' captain Indian cricket player Hardik Pandya looks on during the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) T20 match between Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T13:26:36.865+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2027: CSK could hijack KKR's Hardik Pandya deal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/compliance-credibility-clarity-the-smart-zone-formula-for-sustainable-business-growth-in-the-uae-1.500593170</loc>
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<image:caption>(L to R) Khushbu Bhatia, Partner &amp; Head of Marketing, Smart Zone and Mahima Sharma, Managing Partner, Smart Zone</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T13:16:39.558+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Compliance, credibility, clarity: The Smart Zone formula for sustainable business growth in the UAE</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/simplifying-business-success-in-the-uae-with-shuraa-1.500593156</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T13:12:11.808+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Simplifying business success in the UAE with Shuraa</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/us-extends-sanctions-waiver-of-serbia-oil-firm-1.500592671</loc>
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<image:caption>US has extended a sanctions waiver on Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS). The waiver extension was granted by the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control which was due to expire at midnight on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T13:09:29.085+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US extends sanctions waiver of Serbia oil firm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/these-top-uae-business-set-up-consultants-and-tax-advisors-will-guide-you-to-business-success-1.500593093</loc>
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<image:caption>A&amp;A Associate</image:caption>
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<image:caption>AURION</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T13:05:51.039+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>These top UAE business set-up consultants and tax advisors will guide you to business success</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aamir-khans-brother-faisal-apologises-after-severing-ties-with-family-i-said-bad-things-1.500593111</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-18/9r9oxdxl/aamirfaissal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Earlier, Faissal had alleged that Aamir had kept him confined in his Mumbai home for over a year</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T12:46:32.567+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aamir Khan's brother Faisal apologises after severing ties with family: 'I said bad things...'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/dubais-world-zone-rewards-staff-with-dh275-million-in-bonuses-1.500593125</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/rcpwe7zk/DSC09052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>World Zone Shipping Services employees and leadership attend Spotlight 2025, the company’s annual recognition event held in Fujairah.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T12:45:59.014+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai shipping firm World Zone rewards staff with Dh2.75 million in bonuses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Dubai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/uae-police-warn-parents-as-drug-networks-target-young-people-online-1.500593113</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T12:45:23.338+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE police warn parents as drug networks target young people online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-free-dubai-government-courses-to-help-you-build-job-skills-1.500593095</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T12:38:21.448+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ask Gulf News: Free Dubai government courses to help you build job skills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ask Gulf News, Living-Education, AI, UAE jobs</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/maradonas-eight-year-old-prediction-about-the-2026-world-cup-goes-viral-1.500593082</loc>
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<image:caption>Diego Maradona: Think sporting bad boy and the name that comes up first is the Argentina football great who has built up an arm's-length list of misdemeanours. Forget his legendary ‘Hand of God’ punched goal in Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. That was nothing compared to his other transgressions. He has drop-kicked an opponent in a game, tested positive for cocaine and was even expelled from the 1994 World Cup for performance-enhancing drugs. He has allegedly smuggled cocaine for the Italian mob and also suffered a heart attack after an alleged overdose. All that from one of the most talented players every to grace the game...</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Diego Maradona: Think sporting bad boy and the name that comes up first is the Argentina football great who has built up an arm's-length list of misdemeanours. Forget his legendary ‘Hand of God’ punched goal in Argentina’s 2-1 victory over England in the 1986 World Cup quarter-final. That was nothing compared to his other transgressions. He has drop-kicked an opponent in a game, tested positive for cocaine and was even expelled from the 1994 World Cup for performance-enhancing drugs. He has allegedly smuggled cocaine for the Italian mob and also suffered a heart attack after an alleged overdose. All that from one of the most talented players every to grace the game...</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T10:21:53.279+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T10:21:42.817+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-this-jordanian-palestinian-expat-is-building-healthier-communities-across-the-uae-1.500591881</loc>
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<image:caption>Fuad Naser, founder of 5:30 Sports</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T09:38:25.091+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How this Jordanian-Palestinian expat is building healthier communities across the UAE</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, Community, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Dubai Communities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/vijaya-mehta-dies-at-91-theatre-legend-and-filmmaker-anupam-kher-shabana-azmi-lead-emotional-tributes-1.500592892</loc>
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<image:caption>Veteran Marathi director Vijaya Mehta (Image source: X/@ShelarAshish)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T09:18:08.352+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijaya Mehta dies at 91: Theatre legend, and filmmaker, Anupam Kher, Shabana Azmi lead emotional tributes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/8-netflix-shows-still-awaiting-renewal-or-cancellation-in-mid-2026-xo-kitty-and-bloodhounds-remain-unconfirmed-1.500592863</loc>
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<image:caption>Sangheon Lee and Anna Cathcart in XO, Kitty Season 3.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T09:05:21.823+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>8 Netflix shows still awaiting renewal or cancellation in mid-2026: XO, Kitty and Bloodhounds remain unconfirmed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-minions-monsters-to-spider-man-julys-biggest-uae-cinema-releases-1.500592144</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T09:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Minions &amp; Monsters to Spider-Man: July's biggest UAE cinema releases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Entertainment, movies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/mbappe-passes-ronaldo-and-closes-to-within-one-goal-of-messis-world-cup-record-1.500592856</loc>
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<image:caption>Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kylian Mbappe #10 of France celebrates with Dayot Upamecano #4 and Michael Olise #11 after scoring the team's third goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina runs with the ball during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group J match between Jordan and Argentina at Dallas Stadium on June 27, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:39:29.934+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mbappe passes Ronaldo and closes to within one goal of Messi's World Cup record</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Football, Sport, football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA, Kylian Mbappe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/us-set-for-a-round-of-32-world-cup-game-with-bosnia-herzegovina-as-knockout-play-begins-1.500592657</loc>
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<image:caption>United States' Chris Richards smiles during a training session ahead of a FIFA World Cup match against Turkey in Irvine, Calif., Wednesday, June 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:31:27.307+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US set for a round of 32 World Cup game with Bosnia-Herzegovina as knockout play begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>world cup usmnt usa bosnia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/takeaways-from-us-supreme-court-citizenship-presidential-power-voting-immigration-1.500592649</loc>
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<image:caption>Activists celebrate the Supreme Court's ruling on birthright citizenship, outside of the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:20:13.805+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Takeaways from US Supreme Court: Citizenship, presidential power, voting, immigration</news:title>
<news:keywords>supreme court trump immigration voting tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/life-after-likes-how-uae-parents-can-help-children-navigate-the-offline-transition-1.500592086</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-22/bhr0la0w/Kids-social-media</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social media platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and X have 12 months to comply with requirements aimed at preventing under-15s from accessing their services.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-25/u1cgdxr0/Social-media</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under a new Cabinet resolution, children under 15 will no longer be able to hold social media accounts, and 15 and 16-year-olds will use platforms with extra safeguards in place.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>"Frustration can be a sign of healthy resistance to the loss of an attachment object," he says, and learning to sit with it is itself good for a child's mental health.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>For teenagers in particular, Dr Machado describes social media as a "digital mirror"</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/csmt3eae/Apple_robot_17dd28cf640_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hands-on workshops like carpentry, ceramics or gardening give children the satisfaction of making something solid.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:20:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Life after likes: How UAE parents can help children navigate the offline transition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Parenting, social media, lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/lee-joon-gi-reunites-with-flower-of-evil-cast-at-moon-chae-wons-wedding-fans-await-his-k-drama-comeback-1.500592832</loc>
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<image:caption>Considering that it has been a while since fans have seen Lee Joon-gi, there was much joy, as his last show was in 2023, titled Arthdal Chronicles.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:14:32.939+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lee Joon-Gi reunites with Flower of Evil cast at Moon Chae-Won’s wedding, fans await his K-drama comeback</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/mexico-end-40-year-world-cup-knockout-curse-with-win-over-ecuador-1.500592845</loc>
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<image:caption>Mexico's players celebrate after winning the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Mexico and Ecuador at the Mexico City Stadium in Mexico City on June 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:14:16.920+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mexico end 40-year World Cup knockout curse with win over Ecuador</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/philippine-passport-climbs-anew-latest-index-shows-filipinos-can-now-access-79-destinations-1.500592820</loc>
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<image:caption>The latest dashboard shows the Philippine passport with a Mobility Score of 79, allowing access to 79 destinations through a combination of 38 visa-free destinations, 37 visa-on-arrival countries and 4 electronic travel authorisation (eTA) destinations.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The latest dashboard shows the Philippine passport with a Mobility Score of 79, allowing access to 79 destinations through a combination of 38 visa-free destinations, 37 visa-on-arrival countries and 4 electronic travel authorisation (eTA) destinations.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of a Filipino family take in the scenic beauty of Lake Kawaguchiko, with Mt. Fuji standing majestically in the background. Photo taken on March 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A family poses for photos during the Lunar New Year celebrations, known in Vietnam as Tet, at Hoan Kiem lake in Hanoi on February 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A scene at the Bonifacio Global City (BGC) a district of Manila. The Philippines' 2024 Gross National Income (GNI) per capita reached $4,470, though it remained under the World Bank's required UMIC threshold of $4,496.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:04:51.240+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visa-free travel: Philippine passport opens doors to more destinations in latest global ranking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines, Asia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/student-drug-abuse-remains-isolated-cases-in-dubai-1.500592777</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/wq2t947x/Dubai-Police-confirm-student-drug-cases-remain-low-and-isolated</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai Police confirm student drug cases remain low and isolated</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-27/t4a2uicd/202606273841452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>J.P. Nadda to chair apex health council meet; food, drug reforms on agenda</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:01:45.893+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student drug abuse remains isolated cases in Dubai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, crime, Dubai, Dubai Police, cybercrime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/from-nam-joo-hyuk-to-lee-dong-wook-julys-biggest-k-drama-releases-1.500592119</loc>
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<image:caption>Nam Joo-hyuk in The East Palace</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T08:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Nam Joo-hyuk to Lee Dong-wook: July's biggest K-drama releases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, TV, Kdrama</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-prices-drop-to-lowest-level-in-nearly-a-month-1.500592825</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/m4uvdkgx/DubaiGold</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai Gold</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:57:44.488+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai gold prices drop to lowest level in nearly a month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail, UAE Gold, Dubai gold</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/what-to-do-in-abu-dhabi-in-july-2026-concerts-attractions-and-indoor-fun-1.500590804</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/08/06/Office-towers-in-Abu-Dhabi_16c674fc1bc_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Office towers in Abu Dhabi. Output prices were reduced for the tenth successive month in July, with the pace of decline remaining modest. Picture for illustrative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>UFC is back in Abu Dhabi this summer</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-12/d2f8zign/ANI_20251212043038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistani Singer Atif Aslam (File Photo/Reuters)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-14/0rtr3aty/Kids-Go-Free-2.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yas Island summer</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:44:38.279+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to do in Abu Dhabi in July 2026: Concerts, attractions and indoor fun</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-july-six-major-changes-every-resident-needs-to-know-1.500588398</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/xk4slq4d/FotoJet.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/d7jlojeo/Etihad-Rail-Passenger-Station-in-Mohammed-Bin-Zayed-City-Abu-Dhabi</image:loc>
<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-18/rrz9zd17/Sharjah-parking</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/0sbejm65/Dubai-Summer-Surprises-2026Retail.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>The UAE has launched the pilot phase of its Electronic Invoicing System as part of a phased rollout of digital invoicing across the country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:44:16.419+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six major changes in the UAE this July that residents should know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Living-Ask-Us, Indian expats, UAE schools, Etihad Rail</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-temperatures-to-hit-46c-as-dust-humidity-and-low-clouds-persist-1.500592762</loc>
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<image:caption>The NCM said Wednesday's weather would be fair to partly cloudy, particularly over northern and eastern areas, with light to moderate south-westerly to north-westerly winds strengthening to 35 km/h at times.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:42:15.564+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE weather forecast: Temperatures to hit 46°C as dust, humidity and low clouds persist</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/messi-has-entered-the-multiverse-football-icon-swings-into-spider-man-promo-leaving-tom-holland-scrambling-1.500592813</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/rzpspzmk/messi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The unlikely crossover sees the Argentine superstar swinging from New York's rooftops, much to the delight of fans of both sport and superheroes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:41:07.065+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Messi has entered the multiverse': Football icon swings into Spider-Man promo, leaving Tom Holland scrambling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/stuck-in-traffic-heres-where-dubais-busiest-roads-are-congested-this-morning-1.500592814</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/uudvwrd9/TRAFFIC_32_1597837336798_1740686e0e1_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy congestion builds from Sharjah into Dubai as commuters face another busy morning.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:31:21.384+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stuck in traffic? Here's where Dubai's busiest roads are congested this morning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/does-a-windshield-sunshade-work-real-world-test-reveals-the-truth-for-uae-drivers-1.500591763</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/83kuyr7c/sun-shade-windshield-inside-car-closeup-heat-protection-scaled1366.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>The car-tinting business is lucrative in summer as car owners opt for ways to reduce the heat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:30:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Does a windshield sunshade work? Real-world test reveals the truth for UAE drivers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, UAE, UAE, Summer, lifestyle, Car maintenance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/leoron-institute-appoints-lule-bunjaku-karapinar-as-ceo-gcc-markets-and-executive-education-1.500591975</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/jq7f4tdv/Lule-Final.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lule Bunjaku Karapinar has been named the CEO, GCC Markets and Executive Education at LEORON Institute</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:23:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LEORON Institute appoints Lule Bunjaku Karapinar as CEO, GCC Markets and Executive Education</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gulf, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/your-money/saving-investment/indian-rupee-pakistani-rupee-and-philippine-peso-stay-soft-lifting-dirham-value-for-expats-should-you-remit-now-1.500301712</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-08-12/lcfn3y8p/Stock-exchange-remit</image:loc>
<image:caption>Planning on remitting Indian rupee, Pakistan rupee or Philippine peso? Here’s how you can take advantage of remittance-beneficial rates and when.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:22:53.641+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso stay soft, lifting dirham value for expats. Should you remit now?</news:title>
<news:keywords>YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sharjah-police-unveil-new-airport-uniform-to-boost-readiness-1.500592708</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/f8irzb3a/Sharjah-Police-unveil-new-airport-uniform-during-official-inspection-visit</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharjah Police unveil new airport uniform during official inspection visit</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sharjah Police unveil new airport uniform during official inspection visit</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:07:11.960+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharjah Police unveil new airport uniform to boost readiness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, UAE Airports, Sharjah, Sharjah Police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/nine-children-killed-as-three-wheeled-vehicle-plunges-into-canal-in-southern-egypt-1.500592769</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials said river rescue teams continued searching the canal for the vehicle's driver, a 48-year-old man, who remained missing. The victims, aged between 10 and 17, were reportedly working in agricultural fields at the time of the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T07:06:55.417+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine children killed as three-wheeled vehicle plunges into canal in southern Egypt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Egypt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/us-govt-lifts-restrictions-on-powerful-ai-models-anthropic-says-1.500592724</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/1o0kq3sf/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logo are displayed on a computer screen in New York, Feb. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T06:59:52.238+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US govt lifts restrictions on powerful AI models, Anthropic says</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-talks-trump-says-iran-talks-begin-as-tehran-denies-meeting-1.500591452</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/54b0o7ti/HMFNk0tWAAAp1UO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doha meetings highlight fragile US-Iran truce and wider West Asia fault lines</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Qatar's Foreign Mininstry spokesperson Majed al-Ansari</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Esmaeil Baqaei, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson (File Photo/X@IRIMFA)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (left) in an interview on state television.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T06:59:00.826+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US envoys Witkoff, Kushner meet mediators in Doha; Qatar says no direct US-Iran talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Donald Trump, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/magnitude-53-earthquake-jolts-northwestern-china-1.500592795</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/ckvp0jum/China-quake.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The quake hit at 7:44 am Beijing time (23:44 UTC Tuesday) about 261-268 km (162-167 miles) south-southeast of Dunhuang in Gansu province, near the Qinghai border, at a shallow depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), as per USGS data.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T06:54:29.102+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 5.3 earthquake jolts northwestern China</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/iran-not-to-enter-talks-with-us-unless-mous-certain-provisions-fulfilled-ghalibaf-1.500592751</loc>
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<image:caption>Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf, Iranian Parliament Speaker and chief negotiator in US-Iran talks.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T06:42:14.709+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran not to enter talks with US unless MoU's certain provisions fulfilled: Ghalibaf</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/when-will-summer-end-in-the-uae-heres-the-official-date-1.500592783</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/05/31/WEATHER---SUMMER---HEAT_18fced261fa_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With much of the summer still ahead, residents are continuing to adapt their routines to the season's intense heat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T06:27:32.446+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When will summer end in the UAE? Here's the official date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-sliding-toward-pre-war-levels-relief-for-drivers-at-the-pump-soon-1.500592760</loc>
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<image:caption>Brent benchmark reached $73.45 per barrel (a rise of 50 cents, or 0.69%) while WTI crude for near-term delivery rose 38 cents to $69.88 a barrel, while Murban crude (UAE) slid to $69.01 down 73 cents (-1.05%), and OPEC Basket wasdown $2.89 (-3.60%) to $77.37 at 11.42am Wednesday as of 11.12am in Tokyo on Wednesday (July 1, 2026).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T06:20:41.556+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil sliding toward pre-war levels — relief for drivers at the pump soon? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/japanese-yen-at-40-year-low-why-care-even-if-you-dont-own-investments-1.500592407</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T06:06:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese yen at 40-year low: Why care even if you don't own investments?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, Asia, Japan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/inside-indias-first-hydrogen-train-speed-route-and-why-it-matters-1.500592659</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/f88mzs91/HL9vOQsaEAATRcE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Route, rollout timeline and tech behind India’s debut hydrogen-powered train</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T06:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside India’s first hydrogen train: Speed, route and why it matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india, travel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/magnitude-60-earthquake-strikes-gulf-of-california-off-mexico-1.500592770</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-07-01/9yxmruaf/Quake-Mexico.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The epicenter lies in a seismically active region along the boundary between the Pacific and North American tectonic plates.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T05:57:38.704+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Gulf of California off Mexico</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/serena-williams-loses-at-wimbledon-in-1st-singles-match-in-nearly-4-years-1.500592350</loc>
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<image:caption>Serena Williams of the United States returns the ball to Maya Joint of Australia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T05:34:12.396+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Serena Williams loses at Wimbledon in 1st singles match in nearly 4 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>wimbledon Day 2 serena williams return swiatek</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-forecast-july-2026-the-factor-that-could-push-heat-higher-explained-1.500592447</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-19/jxifpcql/Weather</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE weather forecast July 2026: The factor that could push heat higher, explained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/how-uae-residents-can-plan-a-last-minute-visa-free-getaway-to-georgia-from-dh999-1.500590498</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/6ffzpltd/Georgia__184a5183aec_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tblisi is a popular weekend destination from the UAE owing to low costs of travel and a complete change of scenery.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How UAE residents can plan a last-minute visa-free getaway to Georgia from Dh999</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/floods-in-ghana-and-ivory-coast-leave-at-least-24-dead-following-torrential-rains-1.500592723</loc>
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<image:caption>Houses damaged by landslides in an informal settlement of Attecoube, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, Tuesday, June 30, 2026. (AP/Photo Diomande Ble Blonde)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:59:21.540+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floods in Ghana and Ivory Coast leave at least 24 dead following torrential rains</news:title>
<news:keywords>africa flooding ghana ivory coast climate change</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-filing-shows-he-took-in-about-12-billion-from-crypto-businesses-last-year-1.500592680</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Flanked by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, second right, and White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks, President Donald Trump displays his signed AI initiative in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 11, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:50:39.731+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump financial disclosure crypto</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-most-important-technology-in-healthcare-is-still-human-1.500590061</loc>
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<image:caption>Across healthcare systems globally, innovation is helping address some of the most pressing challenges, from rising rates of chronic disease and growing demand for healthcare services to the need for earlier diagnosis and more personalised care.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Shamma Saeed Al Alawi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:49:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The most important technology in healthcare is still human</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Technology, Health, AI, technology, Health</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/vance-and-rubio-take-different-approaches-as-iran-tests-their-2028-prospects-1.500592665</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - This combination of photos shows Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and Vice President JD Vance, right, on Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:36:37.671+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vance and Rubio take different approaches as Iran tests their 2028 prospects</news:title>
<news:keywords>vance rubio trump iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/iran-heads-home-after-a-heartbreaking-world-cup-knockout-fans-say-players-should-be-proud-1.500592539</loc>
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<image:caption>Fans greet members of the Iran World Cup soccer team as they leave their hotel for the airport Tuesday, June 30, 2026, in Tijuana, Mexico.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T04:04:15.235+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran heads home after a heartbreaking World Cup knockout, but fans say players should be proud</news:title>
<news:keywords>iran team leaves world cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-strait-oman-floats-postwar-plan-as-security-threat-remains-substantial-despite-steady-shipping-1.500592712</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Strait of Hormuz as seen from the International Space Station.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T03:42:47.696+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hormuz Strait: Oman floats postwar plan as security threat remains 'substantial' despite steady shipping</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/france-beat-sweden-3-0-to-move-into-world-cup-last-16-1.500592694</loc>
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<image:caption>Kylian Mbappe #10 of France reacts after the 3-0 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 30, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-07-01T03:10:37.342+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mbappe scores again as France cruise past Sweden 3-0 to reach World Cup last 16</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-confirms-ongoing-usiran-technical-talks-in-doha-amid-strait-of-hormuz-tensions-1.500592621</loc>
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<image:caption>Qatar says US–Iran technical talks persist as mediators work to ease tensions</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T23:41:07.991+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar confirms ongoing US–Iran technical talks in Doha amid Strait of Hormuz tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Qatar, Iran, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/finland-ends-nearly-150-years-of-landline-service-as-fixed-line-network-goes-silent-1.500592617</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/1cbdk3ls/Finland</image:loc>
<image:caption>The final nationwide landline call was made on Tuesday, June 30, before telecommunications operator permanently retired its copper-wire network.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T23:27:46.939+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finland ends nearly 150 years of landline service as fixed-line network goes silent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, Europe</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/norway-beat-ivory-coast-2-1-to-reach-world-cup-last-16-1.500592608</loc>
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<image:caption>Haaland’s 86th-minute winner seals Norway’s first World Cup knockout triumph</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T23:07:01.629+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Haaland strikes late to send Norway into World Cup last 16</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, FIFA World Cup, FIFA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/portugals-silva-bides-his-time-after-being-benched-at-world-cup-1.500592602</loc>
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<image:caption>Bernardo Silva #10 of Portugal attends a press conference prior to the team training session during the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Gardens North County District Park on June 30, 2026 in Palm Beach Gardens, United States.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T23:01:17.065+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Portugal's Silva bides his time after being benched at World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, FIFA World Cup Qualifiers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines-becomes-first-in-southeast-asia-to-launch-starlink-direct-to-cell-service-1.500592594</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/c11372u5/Philippines</image:loc>
<image:caption>The service connects compatible smartphones directly to Starlink's constellation of more than 650 low-Earth orbit satellites.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T22:58:43.287+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippines becomes first in Southeast Asia to launch Starlink Direct-to-Cell service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia, Philippines</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/serena-williams-begins-wimbledon-comeback-on-centre-court-in-her-return-to-singles-1.500592598</loc>
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<image:caption>US player Serena Williams warms up prior to playing Australia's Maya Joint during their women's singles first round tennis match on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US player Serena Williams' husband Alexis Ohanian and her child Adira applaud at the start of her women's singles first round tennis match against Australia's Maya Joint on the second day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T22:54:01.333+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Serena Williams begins Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court in her return to singles </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Tennis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/starmer-boosts-budget-to-modernise-uk-military-before-exit-2-1.500592597</loc>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer delivers a speech during a visit to Malloy Aeronautics in Berkshire west of London, on June 30, 2026, following the publication of long-delayed Defence Investment Plan (DIP).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T22:49:06.396+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starmer boosts budget to modernise UK military before exit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe, UK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-economy-to-slow-to-17-in-2026-before-rebounding-to-98-1.500592589</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/mctco9sy/Central-Bank</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central Bank sees temporary slowdown before oil and non-oil sectors drive surge</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T22:36:26.712+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE economy to slow to 1.7% in 2026 before rebounding to 9.8%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking, UAE businesses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-criticises-supreme-court-birthright-citizenship-ruling-urges-congress-to-act-1.500592562</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/s54fttq4/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump addresses the crowd as he departs after speaking at the Faith &amp; Freedom Coalition's policy conference at the Washington Hilton, Friday, June 26, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T22:17:32.979+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump criticises Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling, urges Congress to act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, America</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/australia-storms-into-another-womens-t20-world-cup-final-after-crushing-west-indies-1.500592536</loc>
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<image:caption>Australia's Beth Mooney (L) and Australia's Ashleigh Gardner (C-facing) embrace as they celebrate the team's victory in the ICC Women's T20 cricket world cup 2026 semi-final game between Australia and West Indies, at The Oval in London on June 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:48:13.167+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia storms into another Women's T20 World Cup final after crushing West Indies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket, Australia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-polices-luxury-patrol-cars-became-a-global-sensation-1.500592505</loc>
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<image:caption>Luxury patrol fleet turns Dubai Police into a tourism and branding powerhouse</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:30:22.221+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Dubai Police’s luxury patrol cars became a global sensation</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/with-a-tap-sharjahs-on-demand-buses-come-to-your-doorstep-1.500592506-1.500592506</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/f9qz5tbv/Sharjah-RTA</image:loc>
<image:caption>The service, launched in June 2025, allows passengers to book shared bus trips through a mobile application.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:26:56.973+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With a tap, Sharjah's on-demand buses come to your doorstep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-sanctions-hezbollah-financial-network-targeting-five-entities-and-16-officials-1.500592499</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/t5ucty3d/HZ</image:loc>
<image:caption>Al Qard Al Hassan operates under the guise of a non-governmental organisation while providing banking-like financial services.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T21:18:08.789+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US sanctions Hezbollah financial network, targeting five entities and 16 officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/yas-waterworld-abu-dhabi-sets-guinness-world-records-title-with-55-waterslides-1.500592475</loc>
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<image:caption>New rides and UAE’s tallest waterslide boost Yas Island’s tourism appeal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T20:48:39.420+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi sets Guinness World Records title with 55 waterslides</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Tourist-destinations, Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi tourism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-unemployment-falls-to-64-in-q1-2026-1.500592445</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/chlfcphx/KSA</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kingdom's overall unemployment rate, which includes both Saudi and non-Saudi workers, also continued to decline, reaching 3.1 per cent.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T20:44:39.646+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi unemployment falls to 6.4% in Q1 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/uae-launches-first-genomics-driven-clinical-trial-to-prevent-alzheimers-1.500592421</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/oypis113/Alzheimers</image:loc>
<image:caption>The study will use population-scale genomic data to identify individuals who may meet the trial criteria related to Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T20:43:42.001+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE launches first genomics-driven clinical trial to prevent Alzheimer's</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubais-education-33-strategy-sheikh-hamdan-reviews-key-education-programmes-1.500592379</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/bpnjuxv8/HMEkabFWoAAN6fN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sheikh Hamdan reviews Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy to build future-ready students</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T19:47:09.426+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai’s Education 33 Strategy: Sheikh Hamdan reviews key education programmes</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, KHDA, Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/tips-to-tame-and-care-for-frizz-prone-hair-1.500592257</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/6imj0l3g/shutterstock1953162355.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/40hh9k5p/SI-3.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/jrh1dhew/SI-6-edit.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T19:43:04.981+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tips to tame and care for frizz-prone hair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Native</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/from-chats-to-charges-whatsapp-messages-land-users-in-uae-courts-1.500592341</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/mzlw3em2/Whatsapp_1828831abfa_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meta has advised users to not respond to fake accounts and block them after.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T19:17:32.455+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From chats to charges: WhatsApp messages land users in UAE courts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, crime, WhatsApp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/us-supreme-court-strikes-down-trumps-birthright-citizenship-order-1.500592338</loc>
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<image:caption>People hold a banner as they participate in a protest outside the US Supreme Court over President Donald Trump's move to end birthright citizenship as the court hears arguments over the order in Washington, DC, on May 15, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T19:08:25.492+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, strikes down Trump's order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, americas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-warn-of-fake-travel-deals-ahead-of-summer-holidays-1.500592272</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/nd8ctaew/travel-1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T18:56:14.708+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police warn of fake travel deals ahead of summer holidays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/new-passport-fees-announced-for-indian-expats-in-uae-from-july-1-1.500592283</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo used for illustrative purposes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T18:56:05.175+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New passport fees announced for Indian expats in UAE from July 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/heavy-evening-traffic-hits-key-dubai-routes-near-airport-sheikh-zayed-road-1.500592151</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/12/05/New_RTA_lane_airport_road_resources1_16a0853ae3c_large.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T18:38:52.348+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Accident near Mirdif adds to heavy evening traffic across Dubai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/14-children-dead-in-lahore-tuition-centre-roof-collapse-1.500592290</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/mqoowcgt/geo-news.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue efforts underway after the roof of a tuition centre collapsed in Lahore’s Kahna area in Lahore on June 30, 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>2026-06-30T18:22:16.992+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14 children dead in Lahore tuition centre roof collapse </news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Pakistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/fashion/naomi-osaka-turns-wimbledon-walk-on-into-a-ceremonial-fashion-moment-then-cruises-into-second-round-1.500592274</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/0zfqa81i/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naomi Osaka of Japan walks into the court to play against Elsa Jacquemot of France in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Maja Smiejkowska)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Japan's Naomi Osaka arrives ahead of her women's singles first round tennis match on the first day of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T18:04:43.816+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naomi Osaka turns Wimbledon walk-on into a ceremonial fashion moment, then cruises into second round</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fashion, Sport, Tennis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/uk-police-search-for-dubai-resident-who-helped-save-a-man-on-railway-tracks-1.500592236</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/8f9gqo7f/uk-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Northallerton railway station</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:44:27.915+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK police search for Dubai resident who helped save a man on railway tracks</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, UAE, Europe, UAE, UK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/dubai-south-business-hub-and-the-business-advantage-of-being-connected-1.500592252</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/v2boaahy/SU260626FreeZonesadv-DSBH.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai South Business Hub</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:40:50.456+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai South Business Hub and the business advantage of being connected</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/building-the-future-of-business-one-click-at-a-time-with-ajman-free-zone-1.500592237</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/18ya14ez/SU260626FreeZonesadv-Ajman-Free-Zone-GN-ARCHIVES.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/x4p0q03t/SU260626FreeZonesadv-Ajman-Free-Zone-LEAD-NEW.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:36:47.625+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building the future of business, One Click at a time with Ajman Free Zone</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iraq-finds-cash-gold-stashed-in-plastic-water-bottles-in-tikrit-as-anti-corruption-crackdown-widens-1.500592085</loc>
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<image:caption>Billions of Iraqi dinars in cash and large quantities of gold concealed inside plastic containers found in Tikrit.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:36:32.433+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iraq finds cash, gold stashed in plastic water bottles in Tikrit as anti-corruption crackdown widens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Iraq</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/the-changing-needs-of-womens-healthcare-1.500592216</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/d0efg35p/shutterstock2094788254.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/9kuh647h/Dr__Raoya_Farah.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Raoya Farah, HOD, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Burjeel Medical City</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/t4ykaiaz/Lead_Dr_Sabeena_Sadath___photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Sabeena Sadath, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medcare Hospital Sharjah</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/wag0xltn/Dr__Astha_Mishra_Gynaecology___Obstetrics_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Astha Mishra, Specialist Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology, Aster Clinic, Al Khail Mall (Al Quoz) and Aster Royal Clinic, Arabian Ranches</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/dvf2wdfo/Dr_Humera_Bint_Raees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Humera Bint Raees, Consultant Obstetrician &amp; Laparoscopic Gynae Surgeon, Zulekha Hospital Dubai &amp; Sharjah</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/korw64os/lead_Dr__Kinda_Al_Ani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. Kinda Al-Ani, Consultant Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology, Medcare Women &amp; Children Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:31:39.248+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How UAE hospitals are meeting the changing healthcare needs of women </news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rails-dubai-station-could-link-directly-with-dubai-metro-1.500592212</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/cniq0hpl/STAFFEtihad_Rail_First_Trip_3331782818742052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First Passenger Train Journey Between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah Launches Today.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/24ithj7v/STAFFNAT_260519_Adhraa_Almansoori_VSAKLANI__2_1779200747979.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adhraa Almansoori, Executive Director of Commercial, at Etihad Rail. Photo: Virendra Saklani</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:31:03.624+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad Rail's Dubai station could link directly with Dubai Metro</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, Dubai Metro, Etihad Rail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/now-indias-gurukul-calling-1.500592217</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/68o2audh/PHOTO-2026-06-28-16-10-33.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/imekt7qh/PRS-pic.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr P. R. Sodani, President, IIHMR University, Jaipur</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:26:27.984+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Now, India’s “Gurukul Calling”</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-skycargo-expands-fleet-with-first-converted-cargo-aircraft-1.500592204</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/1m7dtxxj/emiratesbecomesfirstairlinecargocarriertodeployboeing777300ersf.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emirates SkyCargo becomes first airline to operate Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter conversion.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:18:50.284+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emirates SkyCargo expands fleet with first converted cargo aircraft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Travel, Emirates Group, Emirates airline</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-shuts-seven-private-healthcare-facilities-over-serious-violations-1.500591959</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-05/zntn2ym8/newsml_afp_com_20260505T020005Z_doc_a9qd69e.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven private healthcare facilities have been shut in Kuwait for serious violations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:16:38.398+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait shuts seven private healthcare facilities over serious violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuwait, Kuwait</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/the-uae-advantage-a-beacon-of-stability-and-business-opportunity-1.500592197</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/bdqwbzab/SU260626FreeZonesUAEAdvantageLEAD-shutterstock2764181609.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/uty4bdvd/SU_260626_FreeZones_UAEAdvantage_IFZA_Jochen_Knecht.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jochen Knecht, IFZA Global</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/w3a8jh41/SU_260626_FreeZones_UAEAdvantage_Hamriyah_FZ_Saud_Salim_Al_Mazrouei.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Hamriyah Free Zone</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/akgzs475/SU_260626_FreeZones_UAEAdvantage_Ajman_FZ_Zubair_Ul_Isam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zubair Ul Isam, Ajman Free Zone</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:14:13.186+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The UAE advantage: A beacon of stability and business opportunity</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/driving-in-dubai-major-traffic-changes-coming-as-summer-road-works-begin-1.500592190</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/5bu0pils/طرق-دبي-تبدأ-تنفيذ-تحسينات-مرورية-سريعة-في-28-موقعاً-خلال-صيف-2026-3.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>RTA kicks off traffic ‘quick wins’ at 28 locations across Dubai</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/htbz451h/طرق-دبي-تبدأ-تنفيذ-تحسينات-مرورية-سريعة-في-28-موقعاً-خلال-صيف-2026-4.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Summer works form part of ongoing plans to enhance road network efficiency and traffic flow</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/ajo7ris5/HMECw18WkAAYnLs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Summer road works to ease congestion and boost safety across 28 Dubai sites</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/r0mfzeeo/طرق-دبي-تبدأ-تنفيذ-تحسينات-مرورية-سريعة-في-28-موقعاً-خلال-صيف-2026-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New lanes and school access improvements aim to reduce delays in busy districts</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T17:12:50.751+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Driving in Dubai? Major traffic changes coming as summer road works begin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, RTA, transpsort</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/top-business-set-up-consultants-and-tax-advisories-on-building-a-resilient-business-1.500592150</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/9u96ridv/SU260626FreeZonesBizResilienceLEAD-shutterstock2759387123.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/tlt4hzas/SU_260626_FreeZones_BizResilience_A_A_Associate_Sharjeel_Akhtar.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharjeel Akhtar, A&amp;A Associate</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/z6w0ibt4/SU_260626_FreeZones_BizResilience_Aurion_Syam_Prabhu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Syam P. Prabhu, AURION</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/klgveaif/SU_260626_FreeZones_BizResilience_Smart_Zone_Varoon_Sinha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Varoon Sinha, Smart Zone</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/zgz0y4vn/SU260626FreeZonesBizResilienceBCLPunith_Jindal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punith Jindal, BCL Globiz Accounting &amp; Consulting LLC</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/vts5yiv4/SU260626FreeZonesBizResilienceMCAS_Venkatesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S. Venkatesh, MCA Gulf</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/t5p0dt8f/SU_260626_FreeZones_BizResilience_MICS_Prateek_Tosniwal.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prateek Tosniwal, Partner, MICS</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/86nq2kni/SU_260626_FreeZones_BizResilience_Shuraa_Shahid_Rather.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shahid Rather, Shuraa Group</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:58:47.479+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top business set-up consultants and tax advisories on building a resilient business</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/uae-hospitals-offer-precision-care-for-high-risk-pregnancies-1.500592159</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/skq5832g/shutterstock2587764707.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/9m1f8mt4/Dr_Sejal___Specialistcopy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Sejal Devendra Surti, Specialist Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology, Aster Hospital, Mankhoo</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/t5cidepx/Dr__Amal_Hassan_Abddelaziz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Amal Hassan Abddelaziz, Consultant Obstetrician &amp; Gynaecologist (HOD), Thumbay University Hospital</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/u10v81c5/168__Ghada_shate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Ghada Shate, Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology, HealthHub – Arabian Center</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/cyvv1w8r/Dr_Rekha_Patidar_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Rekha Patidar, Consultant Obstetrics &amp; Gynecology, Zulekha Hospital, Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:51:57.229+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A look inside Emirates’ next-generation lounge concept in Munich.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The new Emirates Lounge design introduces updated spaces for passengers to dine, work and relax before their flights.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:39:01.845+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T16:25:20.209+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Akbar Moideen Thumbay, Vice President, Thumbay Healthcare Division, Thumbay Group and Board Member. Thumbay Group.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T15:43:33.469+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Ibrahim Taha, Director of Finance, Ajman Free Zone</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hasna Fadel, COO, Dubai South Business Hub Free Zone</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hamed Ahli, Head, Meydan Free Zone</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Melban Mascarenhas, Head of B2C, Renewals &amp; SPC+</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rashid Humaid Sahoo, Director of Operations, SHAMS</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director, Hamriyah Free Zone</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Philipp Conrads, CEO, IFZA Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>The award follows a competitive public tender by the airport operator and enables dnata to continue providing high-quality ground handling services at AMS for the next seven years, as Schiphol moves into the next phase of its ground handling operations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<image:caption>Chock-a-block traffic on EDSA on June 30, 2026 amid protests launched by members of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) against a possible legal action following the filing of plunder against one of its members, Senator Marcoleta.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Philippine Senator Rodante Marcoleta: In an interview with local media published on Tuesday, Marcolete said his only sin is to serve his people. On Monday, the Office of the Ombudsman announced that it is set to file non-bailable plunder charges against Marcoleta this week in connection with the his supposed Php75 million undeclared campaign donations in the 2025 senatorial elections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of the religius sect Iglesia ni Cristo raise clinched fists as they shout slogans during an anti-corruption protest at a park in Manila on November 17, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T15:16:53.322+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manila: Thousands fill EDSA as Iglesia ni Cristo rallies for Senator Marcoleta, triggering major road closures</news:title>
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<image:caption>Waleed Altamimi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T15:08:16.996+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navigating the future of maritime trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/from-mango-high-tea-to-chaat-9-dubai-restaurants-celebrating-mango-season-1.500591961</loc>
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<image:caption>Mango season is short, and Dubai is making the most of it.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T15:01:49.239+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From mango high tea to chaat: 10 Dubai restaurants celebrating mango season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Food, Dubai, lifestyle, Food</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Raul De Guzman, Karl De Guzman, and Nicolai De Guzman</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left to right: The De Guzman siblings Karl, Maria Alaida, Nicolai, their mother Carmelita, Raul, and George</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Karl De Guzman, Raul De Guzman, and Nicolai De Guzman</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From left to right: Nicolai De Guzman, Raul De Guzman, and Karl De Guzman</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raul De Guzman visiting the grave of his father who died in 2004</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:58:19.423+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A father’s audio tapes, a son’s dream: How the UAE shaped success for these three brothers</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE Success Stories, people, UAE, Pinoy, Stories-of-success, UAE, Restaurants in Dubai</news:keywords>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:52:17.642+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Your health deserves more than “that’s normal”</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/wynn-al-marjan-island-reveals-first-entertainment-attraction-as-ras-al-khaimah-resort-nears-opening-1.500591955</loc>
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<image:caption>Wynn Al Marjan Island and Punchdrunk announce a new entertainment collaboration that will debut at the Ras Al Khaimah resort in 2027.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Craig S. Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts with Punchdrunk founder and artistic director Felix Barrett.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:48:31.674+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wynn Al Marjan Island reveals first entertainment attraction as Ras Al Khaimah resort nears opening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, Ras Al Khaimah tourism</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/elle-by-medcare-for-every-phase-of-her-1.500591962</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/d79qpi0e/elle-HQ.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Maha Shahin, Consultant Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology at Medcare Hospital Sharjah</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Soha Alhouby, Specialist Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology at City Center Mirdif - Medcare Medical Centre</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Bibiana Singh, Consultant Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology and Medical Acupuncture at Medcare Women &amp; Children Hospital</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dr Seema Sen, Consultant Obstetrics &amp; Gynaecology 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>2026-06-30T14:46:02.926+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elle by Medcare: For every phase of her</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/won-in-every-court-kevin-spacey-claims-hollywood-warming-up-again-after-sexual-assault-allegations-and-exile-1.500591930</loc>
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<image:caption>US actor Kevin Spacey</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:33:45.527+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Won in every court’: Kevin Spacey claims Hollywood warming up again after sexual assault allegations and exile</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/can-morocco-win-the-world-cup-inside-the-atlas-lions-renewed-dream-1.500591779</loc>
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<image:caption>Morocco's fans cheer their team during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Moroccan team starts to celebrate after winning on penalty kicks the World Cup round of 32 soccer match between the Netherlands and Morocco in Guadalupe, near Monterrey, Mexico, Monday, June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco celebrate after the match as Morocco progress to the semi finals in 2022</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco's supporters celebrate after their team won the Qatar 2022 World Cup round 16 football match between Morocco and Spain, at the FIFA fan zone in Doha, on December 6, 2022.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco head coach Mohamed Ouahbi celebrates with fans after winning in the shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brahim Díaz #10 of Morocco challenges Casemiro #5 of Brazil during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group C match between Brazil and Morocco at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 13, 2026 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:32:03.606+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can Morocco win the World Cup? Inside The Atlas Lions' renewed dream</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Football, Sport, Africa, football, FIFA World Cup, FIFA, Africa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/maalexi-raises-28-million-in-a-round-led-by-tawuniya-to-develop-the-worlds-first-regulated-agricultural-exchange-1.500591949</loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:30:43.823+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>
Maalexi raises $2.8 million in a round led by Tawuniya to develop the world’s first regulated agricultural exchange 
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/who-is-general-dhiraj-seth-india-s-new-army-chief-1.500591927</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/3ny5yjjt/20260401039fff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Who is Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, India’s next Army chief?</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:18:59.979+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is General Dhiraj Seth, India’s new Army chief?</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-issue-alert-after-accident-on-sheikh-mohammed-bin-zayed-road-towards-sharjah-1.500591922</loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:17:42.421+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police issue alert after accident on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road towards Sharjah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/new-trade-routes-reshape-gcc-logistics-1.500591925</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:13:05.916+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New trade routes reshape GCC logistics</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/russia-says-shot-down-over-400-ukrainian-drones-baby-killed-outside-moscow-1.500591456</loc>
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<image:caption>A screengrab taken from a reported footage of a Ukrainian Hornet mid-range attack drone slamming into a Russian transport truck on a supply line deep behind the war front. Kyiv has stepped up its long-range drone strike campaign against Russia in recent months.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:12:06.054+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia says shot down over 400 Ukrainian drones, baby killed outside Moscow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/dp-world-strengthens-supply-chains-during-trade-disruption-1.500591919</loc>
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<image:caption>Ahmad Yousef Al-Hassan, CEO and Managing Director of DP World GCC</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:08:54.257+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DP World strengthens supply chains during trade disruption</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/from-seat-1-coach-1-uaes-first-passenger-leads-thousands-on-historic-first-day-of-rail-travel-1.500591899</loc>
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<image:caption>From Fujairah to Abu Dhabi, Hamad Mansour Albloushi reflects on the honour of being chosen as the inaugural passenger on the UAE's national rail network</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:08:06.791+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Seat 1, Coach 1: UAE's first passenger leads thousands on historic first day of Etihad Rail travel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, people, Etihad Rail</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-is-preparing-the-next-generation-of-legal-talent-1.500591915</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/kla16uv9/rent-committee.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Judge Abdulqader Mousa Mohammed and Dr Essa bin Abdullah bin Manea Al Hammiri at the MoU signing ceremony in Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:07:30.787+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Dubai is preparing the next generation of legal talent</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai rents</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Dr Eesa Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:03:05.254+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How the UAE is shaping the future of global trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/burjeel-medical-citys-genesis-service-line-redefines-womens-healthcare-1.500591714</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/ru834pyt/GENESIS-IMAGE.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/q06obzh2/Dr__Walid_Sayed_JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Walid Reda Sayed, Consultant Reproductive Endocrinologist &amp; Infertility (IVF), Group Medical Director, Trust Fertility Clinic</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/sisnn006/Dr__Raoya_Farah.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Raoya Farah, HOD, Consultant Obstetrics and Gynaecology, BMC</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/nocuuq4s/Dr__Horace_Roman_jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prof. Horace Roman, Consultant Gynecology, Advanced Gynaecology Institute</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/aas4o486/Dr__Mauricio_Herrera_jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prof. Mauricio Herrera, Specialist in Fetal and Maternal Medicine, Maternal Fetal Institute</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/t14dhjnt/Dr__Ayman_El_Hattab_JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prof. Ayman W. El-Hattab, Director, Genetics and Rare Disease Center, and Consultant Clinical Genetics</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T14:00:51.747+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Burjeel Medical City’s Genesis Service Line redefines women’s healthcare
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/technology-reshapes-the-future-of-logistics-1.500591895</loc>
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<image:caption>Enver Moretti, Group CEO, ISS Global Forwarding</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:56:16.317+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technology reshapes the future of logistics</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/iss-global-forwarding-keeps-trade-moving-1.500591880</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:48:30.530+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISS Global forwarding keeps trade moving</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/wimbledon-opening-day-brings-together-bad-bunny-djokovic-and-beckham-backstage-1.500591846</loc>
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<image:caption>Latin superstar Bad Bunny, tennis great Novak Djokovic and football icon Sir David Beckham came together backstage for a photo, three very different worlds colliding in one frame.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bad Bunny</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sir David Beckham with his mother Sandra Georgina Beckham</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Niall Horan arrived with partner Amelia Woolley</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:47:10.657+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wimbledon opening day brings together Bad Bunny, Djokovic and Beckham backstage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, Sport, Music, Tennis, Music, Tennis, Wimbledon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/airbus-wins-10-billion-sas-order-for-up-to-40-widebody-jets-1.500591853</loc>
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<image:caption>The Airbus deal would see Tata oversee the production of the H125 civil helicopters in India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:40:23.034+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airbus wins $10 billion SAS order for up to 40 widebody jets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Airbus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/volcano-near-manila-erupts-alert-level-remains-1.500591869</loc>
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<image:caption>Steam and ash rise from the main crater of Taal Volcano during a phreatomagmatic eruption in Batangas province, south of Manila, on Tuesday. Authorities reminded the public that Taal Volcano Island remains under a Permanent Danger Zone designation, prohibiting permanent habitation and advising against entering or staying on the island and within the crater area due to continuing volcanic hazards.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:39:07.453+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Volcano near Manila erupts: Alert level remains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/trust-and-resilience-will-define-the-future-of-global-trade-1.500591854</loc>
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<image:caption>Eugene Mayne, Founder and CEO of Tristar Group</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:31:04.613+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trust and resilience will define the future of global trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/woman-records-sexual-assault-inside-moving-car-in-delhi-1.500591850</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>As the alleged assault unfolded, the woman began recording the incident on her phone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:30:55.601+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman records sexual assault inside moving car in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, crime, india</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-extends-work-permit-adjustment-deadline-until-year-end-1.500591843</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/un4ho3aq/Saudi-Miistry-of-HR-and-Social-Development.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Expatriate workers have been urged to renew or issue work permits before the grace period expires.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:29:19.253+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia extends work permit adjustment deadline until year-end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/deaf-man-reunites-with-family-35-years-after-boarding-wrong-train-as-a-child-1.500591803</loc>
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<image:caption>Lei with his elderly father at the reunion and press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:18:53.369+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deaf man reunites with family 35 years after boarding wrong train as a child</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/tamil-nadu-woman-dies-after-home-birth-police-probe-youtube-advice-1.500591836</loc>
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<image:caption>The woman, identified as Sasikala, delivered a healthy baby at her home in a village in Tiruppur district.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:15:57.547+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu woman dies after home birth; police probe YouTube advice</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/why-brazil-coach-ancelotti-refused-to-celebrate-win-over-japan-1.500591835</loc>
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<image:caption>Brazil's Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti reacts during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:15:36.883+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Brazil coach Ancelotti refused to celebrate win over Japan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/etihad-rail-over-10000-tickets-sold-as-uaes-first-passenger-train-launches-1.500591822</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/z9p7pyu5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-30-at-9.14.57-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers gather at Abu Dhabi's Mohammed Bin Zayed City Station on June 30.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:15:23.220+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad Rail: Over 10,000 tickets sold as UAE's first passenger train launches</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, Etihad Rail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/unacceptable-outcome-south-korea-rocked-by-world-cup-exit-as-backlash-mounts-and-son-heung-min-apologises-1.500591790</loc>
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<image:caption>South Korea's forward #07 Son Heung-min applauds the fans at the end of the 2026 World Cup Group A football match between South Africa and South Korea at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe, Mexico, on June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:07:25.405+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Unacceptable outcome': South Korea rocked by World Cup exit as backlash mounts and Son Heung-min apologises</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Sport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/they-were-trained-in-top-academies-we-come-from-the-red-earth-alfaro-after-paraguay-knock-out-germany-1.500591778</loc>
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<image:caption>Gustavo Alfaro, Head Coach of Paraguay, embraces Gustavo Velazquez #2 after the penalty shootout win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gustavo Alfaro, Head Coach of Paraguay, embraces Gustavo Velazquez #2 after the penalty shootout win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:05:00.224+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They were trained in top academies; we come from the red earth': Alfaro after Paraguay knock out Germany</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, football</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/nearly-1-million-new-millionaires-created-in-2025-ubs-says-1.500591623</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-28/z6fh9vsc/Stock_Rich_178121b4a56_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:01:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 1 million new millionaires created in 2025, UBS says</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/royal-jordanian-crew-bus-involved-in-new-york-road-accident-1.500591813</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-29/ghegulxs/accident_blnJc6K.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T13:00:20.387+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Royal Jordanian crew bus involved in New York road accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/what-you-need-to-know-about-omans-muscat-metro-project-backed-by-france-1.500591747</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/e88m5x90/Muscat-Metro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Muscat Metro is designed to create a modern mass transit network aimed at easing traffic congestion, promoting sustainable transport and improving connectivity between the capital's major residential, commercial and business districts.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T12:50:34.843+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What you need to know about Oman's Muscat Metro project, backed by France</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oman, Oman</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/germanys-world-cup-misery-continues-as-klopp-blasts-var-1.500591735</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/flog3ejm/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-30-2026-115231-AM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Were Germany unfortunate to have their potential match winning goal disallowed</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Paraguay celebrate in front of Germany after Jose Canale scores the winning penalty in a penalty shootout</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jurgen Klopp reacts during the penalty shootout of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Germany and Paraguay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T12:29:01.797+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Germany's World Cup Misery Continues as Klopp Blasts VAR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, World Cup, FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/pune-murder-investigation-siya-goyals-lawyer-sues-her-brother-for-rs100-million-1.500591765</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-24/7l3rkxs3/insta.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family disputes lawyer's authority as police continue probing Ketan Agarwal's death.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T12:26:32.520+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune murder investigation: Siya Goyal's 'lawyer' sues her brother for Rs100 million</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-slashes-fuel-prices-how-much-will-you-save-on-petrol-diesel-in-july-1.500591752</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-27/8malebwj/Petrol-price-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T12:20:40.559+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE slashes fuel prices: How much will you save on petrol, diesel in July?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Government, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Fuel prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/sweden-wary-of-french-firepower-as-norway-take-on-ivory-coast-1.500591738</loc>
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<image:caption>This combination of file photos created on June 29, 2026, Sweden's forward #17 Viktor Gyokeres in Arlington on June 25, 2026 (L); and France's forward #10 Kylian Mbappe in Foxborough on June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T12:11:04.308+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sweden wary of French firepower, as Norway take on Ivory Coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/daman-markets-steps-into-the-ring-as-official-sponsor-of-the-uae-boxing-federation-1.500591716</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T12:00:18.020+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daman Markets steps into the ring as official sponsor of the UAE Boxing Federation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/inside-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelces-wedding-plans-1200-guest-list-digital-invites-ndas-and-tight-secrecy-1.500591718</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-10/9opnllyo/Travis-Kelce-and-Taylor-Swift</image:loc>
<image:caption>Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift will be getting married on July2-4 weekend.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T11:51:26.418+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans: 1200-guest list, digital invites, NDAs and tight secrecy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/property/imtiaz-expands-its-dubai-islands-portfolio-with-groundbreaking-of-dh600m-sea-cliff-residence-1.500591640</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/kghv5ixk/Sea-Cliff-Ground-Breaking.jpg-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Masih Imtiaz, CEO of Imtiaz Developments, along with members of the company's executive leadership team, celebrates the start of construction of Sea Cliff Residence</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T11:50:41.175+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Imtiaz expands its Dubai Islands portfolio with groundbreaking of Dh600m Sea Cliff Residence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Property, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/were-not-going-home-nora-fatehi-breaks-down-in-tears-as-morocco-secures-dramatic-world-cup-qualification-1.500591711</loc>
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<image:caption>Nora Fatehi at the Boston Stadium during the Morocco-Scotland World Cup match.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nora Fatehi at Morocco FIFA match</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T11:40:43.137+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We're not going home!': Nora Fatehi breaks down in tears as Morocco secures dramatic World Cup qualification</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, BollyWood, Africa, bollywood, FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/the-rise-of-morocco-africas-powerhouse-at-the-fifa-world-cup-1.500591700</loc>
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<image:caption>More success on the main stage for Morocco, but where did it start?</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Moroccan fans celebrate the nation's victory over the Netherlands in the Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup</image:caption>
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<image:caption>It's been a long and often painful journey to World Cup success for the nation</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco celebrate after beating Portugal in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco shocked Brazil in their opening match of the 2026 World Cup</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T11:28:33.415+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Rise of Morocco: Africa's Powerhouse at the FIFA World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, World Cup, FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/the-strongest-weapon-against-drugs-begins-at-home-1.500591691</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/ydptmepe/______________________________________________________________________________jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The UAE’s National Drug Enforcement Authority (NDEA), together with the UAE Government Media Office, has launched the nationwide campaign “United as One to Eradicate the Threat.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T11:21:37.582+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The strongest weapon against drugs begins at home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, UAE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/economy/uae-ukraine-trade-deal-takes-effect-with-tariff-cuts-on-most-goods-1.500591687</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/29/UAE-Ukraine-CEPA_18f29451fd7_large.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The conclusion of negotiations was confirmed with the signing of a joint statement by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Yulia Svyrydenko, Ukraine’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economic Development and Trade.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T11:10:27.373+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE-Ukraine trade deal takes effect with tariff cuts on most goods</news:title>
<news:keywords>economy, UAE, Ukraine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/planning-a-trip-to-oman-filipino-travellers-no-longer-need-hiv-certificate-1.500591664</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-27/at6abngn/202510273554650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Negative HIV medical certificate requirement for Filipino travellers to Oman has been waived</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T11:00:20.371+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Planning a trip to Oman? Filipino travellers no longer need HIV certificate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oman, Oman, Philippines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/why-uae-residents-are-choosing-colder-destinations-for-their-summer-vacations-fresh-cold-air-on-our-faces-1.500591607</loc>
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<image:caption>Left: Khushie Mallya in Gudauri, Georgia. Right: Annie Meikle on the Isle of Harris in Scotland’s Outer Hebrides.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Trishna Mulani</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/nw0xbnnd/khushi3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Khushie Mallya chose Georgia for short flight, simple visa process, and noticeably lower temperatures.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/1l96vsc3/shamim.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shamim Kassibawi, Head of Communications at Spread Communications, is heading to New Zealand for six weeks</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/sttxdwak/jola.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jola Chudy: "I love the opportunity to get away from the heat and enjoy a very outdoors-focused lifestyle."</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T10:59:42.687+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why UAE residents are choosing colder destinations for their summer vacations: 'Fresh, cold air on our faces'</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/emraan-hashmi-returns-from-the-dead-in-awarapan-2-teaser-this-time-either-this-awarapan-will-end-or-i-will-1.500591591</loc>
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<image:caption>Emraan Hashmi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Emraan-Hashmi-Awarapan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T10:57:42.598+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emraan Hashmi returns from the dead in Awarapan 2 teaser: 'This time, either this awarapan will end, or I will'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, BollyWood, bollywood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/saudi-arabia-extends-tax-penalty-waiver-scheme-until-end-2026-1.500591627</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/9qre6p1n/Saudi-Arabias-ZATCA.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saudi Arabia has extended tax penalty waiver scheme to end-2026, giving taxpayers more time to settle Labilities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T10:35:04.141+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia extends tax penalty waiver scheme until end-2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/egypt-uncovers-hyksos-era-settlement-and-cemetery-complex-in-ismailia-1.500591446</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/l9adm2fp/New-findings-in-Egypt.jfif</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T10:28:30.984+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egypt uncovers Hyksos-era settlement and cemetery complex in Ismailia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Egypt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-petrol-diesel-prices-for-july-2026-announced-1.500590426</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/07/31/Fuel-prices--petrol-prices_191079911a9_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The revised prices will come into effect from July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T10:02:03.017+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE petrol, diesel prices for July 2026 announced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Fuel prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/struggling-with-dry-itchy-scalp-this-summer-heres-how-an-anti-dandruff-shampoo-can-help-1.500587943</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/hfv3gn70/HS-4.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-26/p1ygyz4i/HS-5.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T09:59:15.427+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Struggling with dry, itchy scalp this summer? Here's how an anti-dandruff shampoo can help</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, Native</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/making-a-difference-through-education-how-this-pakistani-expat-is-shaping-the-next-generation-in-the-uae-1.500591259</loc>
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<image:caption>Aisha Nasim, principal of His Highness Shaikh Rashid Al Maktoum Pakistani School in Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T09:46:46.054+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Making a difference through education: How this Pakistani expat is shaping the next generation in the UAE</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, UAE, Stories-of-success, UAE, Dubai, Education, Pakistani expats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/luxury-spending-hits-169-trillion-but-shoppers-want-more-than-labels-1.500591580</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-12-05/jed355cj/preview.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T09:43:11.135+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Luxury spending hits $1.69 trillion, but shoppers want more than labels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/moroccos-prayers-before-penalties-and-sujood-after-win-over-netherlands-go-viral-1.500591573</loc>
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<image:caption>Morocco's prayers, Sujood after Dutch win go viral</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco's prayers, Sujood after Dutch win go viral</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Morocco's midfielder #11 Ismael Saibari celebrates with his relatives after winning in the shootout during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T09:26:32.882+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Morocco's prayers before penalties and Sujood after win over Netherlands go viral</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, football</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/yassine-bounou-moroccos-calm-force-as-they-knock-out-the-netherlands-in-world-cup-showdown-1.500591567</loc>
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<image:caption>Morocco's goalkeeper #01 Yassine Bounou speaks during a press conference on the eve of the 2026 World Cup Round of 32 football match between Morocco and the Netherlands at Monterrey stadium in Monterrey, Mexico on June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T09:14:30.967+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yassine Bounou: Morocco’s calm force as they knock out the Netherlands in World Cup showdown </news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/cody-gakpos-heartbreaking-world-cup-goal-dutch-star-scores-days-after-losing-unborn-son-in-netherlands-vs-morocco-match-1.500591559</loc>
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<image:caption>Cody Gakpo #11 of the Netherlands celebrates with teammate Tijjani Reijnders #14 after scoring his team's fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F match between Netherlands and Sweden at Houston Stadium on June 20, 2026 in Houston, Texas.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Netherlands' forward #11 Cody Gakpo and Morocco's midfielder #11 Ismael Saibari fight for the ball during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Netherlands' forward #11 Cody Gakpo is consoled by Morocco's defender #03 Noussair Mazraoui after losing the penalty shootout of the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between the Netherlands and Morocco at the Monterrey Stadium in Guadalupe on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T08:59:40.341+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cody Gakpo’s heartbreaking World Cup goal: Dutch Star scores days after losing unborn son in Netherlands vs Morocco match </news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, football</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/pesos-new-normal-dollar-could-stay-above-60-bsp-data-1.500591425</loc>
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<image:caption>Fro being Asia’s best performing currency in 2023, the Philippine peso has ranked as Asia's second-biggest loser against the US dollar (after the Indian rupee) in 2026, recording the steepest pullback in the region, alongside the Thai baht, South Korean won, and Indonesian rupiah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T08:54:43.918+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peso's new normal? Dollar could stay above ₱60 — BSP data</news:title>
<news:keywords>monaco explosion ukrainian tycoon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/monaco-explosion-injures-ukrainian-tycoon-as-suspect-flees-to-france-1.500591557</loc>
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<image:caption>A police car behind a security perimeter on a street following an explosion that occurred in a residential building in Monaco.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T08:54:03.166+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monaco explosion injures Ukrainian tycoon as suspect flees to France</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/uae-petrol-prices-out-soon-fuel-costs-to-fall-after-four-months-of-increases-1.500591037</loc>
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<image:caption>Since the UAE deregulated fuel prices in 2015, monthly adjustments have followed global oil market trends.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T08:53:39.286+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE fuel prices out today: Petrol to get cheaper in July after four months of rises?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Markets, Government, Fuel prices</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/uae-gold-prices-hit-june-low-after-dh64-fall-from-peak-1.500591556</loc>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail train arrives for its inaugural journey</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Exterior of the Fujairah Passenger Station</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview. Virendra Saklani/Gulf News</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad rail Fujairah passenger station and the train ride during a media preview.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>View from Al Bithnah Bridge</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T05:06:24.398+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad Rail launches today - here's what the passenger journey from Fujairah to Abu Dhabi looks like</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/powerhouse-haaland-leads-by-example-at-world-cup-norway-coach-solbakken-1.500591400</loc>
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<image:caption>Norway's captain #09 Erling Braut Haaland celebrates victory with Norway's headcoach Staale Solbakken at the end of the FIFA World Cup 2026 European qualification football match between Italy and Norway, at the San Siro Stadium, in Milan, on November 16, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T05:03:55.440+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Powerhouse' Haaland leads by example at World Cup: Norway coach Solbakken</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/the-uaes-social-media-age-limit-is-a-win-for-child-safety-1.500590055</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/10/Australia-plans-age-limit-to-ban-children-from-social-media_191da09abed_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The UAE is the latest nation requiring tougher age verification for social media users. Photo used for illustrative purposes.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-28/4tt8krdt/Morey_Haber___Chief_Security_Advisor___BeyondTrust.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Morey Haber</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T04:54:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The UAE’s social media age limit is a win for child safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Health, Government, Mental-Health, Education</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/authorities-end-a-takeover-at-a-north-carolina-jail-hours-after-inmates-overpowered-the-guards-1.500591212</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-01/p9cqbpxt/JAILED.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three guards and 88 inmates were inside the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center in Windsor when the takeover began.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T04:48:16.627+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Authorities end a takeover at a North Carolina jail hours after inmates overpowered the guards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jail inmate uprising North Carolina</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/westminster-is-broken-andy-burnham-unveils-sweeping-plan-to-shift-power-out-of-london-ahead-of-expected-rise-to-uk-leadership-1.500590282</loc>
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<image:caption>Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, delivers a speech in Manchester, northern England, on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Labour MP and challenger for Leader of the Labour party, Andy Burnham, (L) acknowledges the applause after delivering a speech in Manchester, northern England, on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T04:39:08.789+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Westminster is broken': Andy Burnham unveils sweeping plan to shift power out of London ahead of expected rise to UK leadership</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/more-than-100-venezuelans-who-were-deported-from-the-us-hours-before-the-earthquakes-are-missing-1.500591330</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/silvdh6m/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A helicopter takes off from a U.S. Navy ship docked at the seaport to support earthquake relief efforts in La Guaira, Venezuela, Monday, June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T04:16:41.035+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 100 Venezuelans who were deported from the US hours before the earthquakes are missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>earthquake Venezuela US deportees immigration hotel survived</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/brent-climbs-to-7315barrel-wti-slipsas-oil-markets-send-mixed-signals-ahead-of-us-iran-diplomacy-1.500591364</loc>
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<image:caption>A man fills in his car with petrol at a gas station in Saint-Etienne-de-Montluc, western France. File photo taken on April 15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T04:09:26.947+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brent climbs to $73.15/barrel, WTI slips
as oil markets send mixed signals ahead of US-Iran diplomacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/children-need-more-conversations-and-fewer-screens-1.500590740</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/cvr1qlje/Parenting_pandemic_review_176b39ed3e3_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The amount of time children and teenagers spend on screens has increased significantly over the years, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T03:06:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Children need more conversations and fewer screens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Technology, Health, Parenting-Child-Health, AI, technology, Health, Mental health</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/more-than-1000-drones-detected-since-start-of-world-cup-fbi-1.500591361</loc>
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<image:caption>Referee Jalal Jayed checks the monitor during the VAR review after the Germany's goal scored by Jonathan Tah #4 (not pictured) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A member of the Mexican Army's special anti-drone battalion shows the system used to protect venues and ensure security for the 2026 World Cup during a demonstration for the press at Military Camp Number 1 in the municipality of Naucalpan, State of Mexico, on February 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Referee Jalal Jayed checks the monitor during the VAR review after the Germany's goal scored by Jonathan Tah #4 (not pictured) during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between Germany and Paraguay at Boston Stadium on June 29, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T03:00:25.840+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 1,000 drones detected since start of World Cup: FBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/san-francisco-archdiocese-agrees-to-pay-395-million-to-settle-child-sex-abuse-lawsuits-1.500591335</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Parishioners attend a service at St. Mary's Cathedral, the mother church of the archdiocese in San Francisco, on April 2, 2010.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T02:39:35.822+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>San Francisco Archdiocese agrees to pay $395 million to settle child sex abuse lawsuits</news:title>
<news:keywords>san francisco archdiocese sexual abuse settlement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/us-riding-wave-of-confidence-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-1.500591325</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/ylm6dkkk/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>United States' Giovanni Reyna, center left, Antonee Robinson, center, and Tyler Adams practice during a training session ahead of their FIFA World Cup match against Bosnia in Irvine, Calif., Monday, June 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T02:25:41.498+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament</news:title>
<news:keywords>world cup usmnt usa bosnia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/venezuela-earthquake-death-toll-passes-1700-as-un-continues-to-scale-up-response-1.500591348</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/em6ay5zt/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers carry a man rescued from the rubble of a building that collapsed in the earthquakes that struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T02:15:25.228+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela earthquake death toll passes 1,700 as UN continues to scale up response</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/shipping-through-hormuz-inches-higher-traffic-picking-up-but-far-from-normal-1.500591345</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/vtrivjxy/horrmuz.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>While many vessels have been held outside Hormuz Strait or rerouted, ship trackers have reported fluctuating but generally low-to-moderate daily transits in recent days. Photo shows a cargo ship is pictured off coast of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal on June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shipping traffic around Hormuz Strait as of 7.01am Tokyo time on Tuesday (June 30, 2026).</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T02:07:53.533+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shipping through Hormuz inches higher – traffic picking up but far from normal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/peace-or-posturing-conflicting-us-iran-signals-keep-middle-east-on-edge-1.500591329</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/e11kbbb5/ANI_20260310172032.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran’s Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmaeil Baghaei</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-30T01:27:38.701+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peace or posturing? Conflicting US-Iran signals keep Middle East on edge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/brazil-defeat-japan-2-1-to-reach-world-cup-last-16-2-1.500591289</loc>
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<image:caption>Brazil's forward #22 Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the 2026 World Cup round of 32 football match between Brazil and Japan at the Houston Stadium in Houston on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The moment Gabriel Martinelli won it for Brazil v Japan in the 95th minute.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T23:20:15.585+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil defeat Japan 2-1 to reach World Cup last 16</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, FIFA World Cup, FIFA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/jetblue-pilot-reports-drone-strike-while-landing-at-jfk-airport-faa-says-1.500591269</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/01/07/200107-JetBlue_16f7d5a8556_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JetBlue jet lands safely after suspected drone strike near JFK cockpit</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T22:50:47.837+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JetBlue pilot reports drone strike while landing at JFK Airport, FAA says</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Americas, travel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/south-indian/indian-actress-krishi-thapanda-breaks-silence-after-friends-death-at-her-home-no-time-or-space-to-grieve-1.500591187</loc>
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<image:caption>According to police, Vaishak (right) had been staying at the apartment for about a week with Thapanda's knowledge while she was away</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T22:12:02.631+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian actress Krishi Thapanda breaks silence after friend’s death at her home: ‘No time or space to grieve’</news:title>
<news:keywords>South-Indian, movies, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-condemns-israeli-attacks-on-syrian-territory-3-1.500591215</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/z5l9nhr3/UAE</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE calls on the international community to take immediate action to halt the repeated attacks on Syrian territory.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T22:01:11.398+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE condemns Israeli attacks on Syrian territory</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Syria</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-allows-citizens-to-travel-to-lebanon-from-monday-1.500591206</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-01/8wvot7ld/UAEflag</image:loc>
<image:caption>Travel to Lebanon resumes for Emiratis with mandatory Tawajudi registration</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T21:52:20.757+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE allows citizens to travel to Lebanon from Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, UAE Travel, Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/holy-kaaba-to-be-ceremonially-washed-on-tuesday-in-centuries-old-islamic-tradition-1.500591144</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/4i1d863r/Kaaba</image:loc>
<image:caption>The process begins with the preparation and cleaning of the Kaaba's interior before its walls, floor and columns are carefully cleansed.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T20:56:21.746+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Holy Kaaba to be ceremonially washed on Tuesday in centuries-old Islamic tradition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi, Saudi Arabia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/oman-air-says-khasab-flights-to-resume-once-safety-conditions-are-met-1.500591128</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/re6a4g37/Oman-Air</image:loc>
<image:caption>Airline says services to Musandam's Khasab Airport would restart only after all operational and technical requirements had been met.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T20:55:57.118+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oman Air says Khasab flights to resume once safety conditions are met</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oman, Oman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/world-cup/world-cup-2026-shawk-the-hawk-predicts-brazil-vs-japan-round-of-32-clash-1.500591135</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/1tdv4k76/Shawk-the-hawk</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shawk the hawk predicts Brazil vs Japan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/1tdv4k76/Shawk-the-hawk</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shawk the hawk predicts Brazil vs Japan</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T20:52:32.027+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup 2026: Shawk the hawk predicts Brazil vs Japan round of 32 clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>World Cup, Shawk the Hawk Predictions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/gdrfa-dubai-launches-research-award-to-drive-innovation-1.500591023</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/svp1s9oj/0a555358-7c46-4dbd-82dd-b203688c5e30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GDRFA Dubai launches second Scientific Research Award to drive innovation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>GDRFA Dubai launches second Scientific Research Award to drive innovation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/upnln6lf/78ac9606_ddf5_485d_842c_16053d184bcd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GDRFA Dubai launches second Scientific Research Award to drive innovation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T20:14:53.647+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GDRFA Dubai launches research award to drive innovation</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Dubai, GDRFA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/abu-dhabi-fund-finances-dh562-million-in-projects-creating-10000-jobs-across-four-countries-1.500591104</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/a1xfmn93/ADFD</image:loc>
<image:caption>The investments span high-impact projects across India, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T20:14:35.047+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi Fund finances Dh562 million in projects, creating 10,000 jobs across four countries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, UAE businesses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/whatsapp-usernames-are-here-your-phone-number-may-no-longer-be-needed-to-chat-1.500591052</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/tr2hofam/EnglishWhatsAppusernames-reservation-2.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The messaging giant says usernames are about privacy, not advertising or social media growth.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/plulretg/EnglishWhatsAppusernames-reservation-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Users can hide numbers from new contacts, but usernames will not create a searchable network.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T20:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WhatsApp usernames are here: Your phone number may no longer be needed to chat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Markets, WhatsApp, Meta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/96-of-uae-couples-pass-premarital-genetic-screening-5500-undergo-testing-1.500591031</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/po73rpsj/AD</image:loc>
<image:caption>Premarital genetic test had become a central pillar of efforts to prevent hereditary diseases and reduce the risk of passing them on to future 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>2026-06-29T19:53:23.961+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>96% of UAE couples pass premarital genetic screening, 5,500 undergo testing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/uae-develops-new-framework-to-regulate-childrens-use-of-social-media-1.500591047</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/8b6o4gbv/Social-media</image:loc>
<image:caption>The UAE's Child Digital Safety Law had established a clear framework for protecting children on digital platforms.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T19:53:03.577+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE develops new framework to regulate children's use of social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Media, Media</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/qatar-suspends-marine-activities-after-fatal-shrapnel-incident-near-coast-1.500591057</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/30/Doha-skyline--Doha--Qatar_191a324796a_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ban on boats and jet skis follows death linked to nearby military operations at sea</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T19:36:45.921+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar suspends marine activities after citizen killed by shrapnel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Qatar, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/indian-embassy-extends-suspension-of-regular-indian-passport-and-visa-appointments-in-uae-1.500591012</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/7eia5qf3/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-25-at-5.54.20-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for illustrative purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T19:10:25.093+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Embassy extends suspension of regular Indian passport and visa appointments in UAE</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, India, UAE, Indian expats, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/watch-iraq-seizes-155m-and-gold-from-mps-home-in-sweeping-anti-corruption-raids-1.500591003</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/hl1ihdru/Iraq</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrests were part of an expanding anti-corruption campaign targeting senior politicians.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T18:56:09.374+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Watch: Iraq seizes $15.5m and gold from MP's home in sweeping anti-corruption raids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/transport/etihad-rail-here-are-seven-essential-train-etiquette-rules-to-follow-1.500590950</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-25/d7jlojeo/Etihad-Rail-Passenger-Station-in-Mohammed-Bin-Zayed-City-Abu-Dhabi</image:loc>
<image:caption>Etihad Rail Passenger Station in Mohammed Bin Zayed City, Abu Dhabi,</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T18:26:35.694+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad Rail: Here are seven essential train etiquette rules to follow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Living-Transport, Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/uae-licenses-15000-content-creators-from-more-than-90-nationalities-1.500590960</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/nyob6cfa/Media</image:loc>
<image:caption>The regulatory framework was intentionally designed to support growth rather than impose excessive restrictions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T18:22:45.340+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE licenses 15,000 content creators from more than 90 nationalities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Media, UAE, UAE, Media</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/pakistans-pia-enters-private-ownership-after-645-million-takeover-deal-1.500590958</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/04/02/File-photo--View-of-a-Pakistan-International-Airlines--PIA--passenger-plane-at-Islamabad-International-Airport.-_18e9ff0cc3a_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>View of a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) passenger plane at Islamabad International Airport.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T18:12:30.759+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan’s PIA enters private ownership after $645 million takeover deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Pakistan, Pakistan, travel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hormuz-traffic-slows-after-vessel-strike-iran-and-oman-discuss-strait-management-1.500590957</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-28/iywrtmdq/hormuz28_1782653013744.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to maritime tracking firm Kpler, 29 commodity vessels crossed the strait on Saturday and only 12 on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T18:12:27.408+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hormuz traffic falls after vessel strike; Iran and Oman discuss strait management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Gulf, Americas, Oman, Oman, Iran, americas, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/more-than-193000-passengers-use-dubais-smart-shared-bus-service-1.500590942</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/yzdl3hms/RTA</image:loc>
<image:caption>The service enables users to book journeys via mobile applications while dynamic routing adjusts trips according to passenger demand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T18:05:26.558+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 193,000 passengers use Dubai's smart shared bus service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tomorrow-is-last-day-to-meet-emiratisation-targets-or-face-dh120000-penalties-1.500590929</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/hhj62sth/Mohre</image:loc>
<image:caption>Companies that fail to comply will face financial contributions from July 1 of Dh10,000 per month, equivalent to Dh120,000 a year.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:54:27.139+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Emiratisation targets by June 30 or face Dh120,000 penalty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, UAE businesses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/sharjah-police-launches-50-fee-relief-package-for-businesses-1.500590932</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/08/27/Stock-Sharjah-skyline_1742fe4d76f_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Businesses to get 50% cuts on permits, violations and security system fees</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:49:52.889+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharjah Police launches 50% fee relief package for businesses</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Sharjah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-expresses-solidarity-with-qatar-conveys-condolences-over-death-of-qatari-citizen-following-maritime-incident-1.500590701</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-05-04/u7y08buv/UAE-Flag</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE offers condolences, prays for swift recovery of injured Arab national</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:38:55.861+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE expresses solidarity with Qatar, conveys condolences over death of Qatari citizen following maritime incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Iran, Qatar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-manila-flights-resume-as-philippine-airlines-announces-october-restart-1.500590901</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-07/8dg7s5ed/PAL-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Philippine Airlines said flights to Doha will launch on July 1.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:36:47.168+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai-Manila flights resume as Philippine Airlines announces October restart</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Philippines, travel, Aviation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/zoya-developments-accelerates-delivery-starts-construction-of-calisi-one-month-after-project-launch-1.500590896</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/hgnclidk/Zoya-Developments-Accelerates-Delivery-Starts-Construction-of-Calisi-One-Month-After-Project-Launch.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:28:51.679+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zoya Developments accelerates delivery, starts construction of Calisi one month after project launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/yas-island-miami-band-reunite-for-fourth-year-with-new-version-of-ya-helwakom-1.500590881</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/3sja14lr/Yas_Island__18799bebdfa_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fourth year of Yas Island–Miami Band partnership brings fresh ‘Ya Helwakom’</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:20:22.078+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yas Island, Miami Band reunite for fourth year with new version of ‘Ya Helwakom’</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/al-masraf-unveils-new-corporate-identity-as-it-marks-50-years-of-operations-1.500590875</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/f8wh5nzm/3021d15c-0b16-45e3-a267-b9020072298d.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Al Masraf Unveils ‘Empowering Future Legacies’ Brand as It Celebrates Golden Jubilee</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:13:20.202+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Al Masraf unveils new corporate identity as it marks 50 years of operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/man-rescued-after-106-hours-trapped-in-venezuela-quake-rubble-1.500590868</loc>
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<image:caption>Aaron Levi Cantillo Vargas was rescued from the ruins in Caraballeda, in La Guaira state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T17:13:08.027+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man rescued after 106 hours trapped in Venezuela quake rubble</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/watch-dubais-jumeirah-beach-2-turns-gold-with-a-sensory-room-whats-it-1.500590820</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/kg2fzig2/IMG7319.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The beach sensory room at Dubai's Jumeirah Beach 2</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The beach now offers several amenities that support the People of Determination</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:59:30.531+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Watch: Dubai's Jumeirah Beach 2 turns 'Gold' with a sensory room. What's it?</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/world-cup-round-of-32-must-watch-ties-1.500590802</loc>
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<image:caption>The World Cup round of 32 is here and there are some huge ties</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brazil looked strong after a disappointing start to their group stages</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Crysencio Summerville has been extremely sharp for Holland</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Cristiano Ronaldo has never scored in a World Cup knockout game</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mohamed Salah will carry the hopes of Egypt on his back</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi has had a stunning start to the tournament</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:49:10.532+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup Round of 32: Must-Watch Ties</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/mca-ai-day-highlights-the-growing-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-business-transformation-1.500590810</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-30/9wxgjv3g/DSC8726-new.gif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:44:18.269+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCA AI Day highlights the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in business transformation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/from-the-uae-to-the-pyramids-jol-fest-company-delivers-the-complete-exit-starlight-festival-egypt-2026-experience-1.500590797</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:35:31.669+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From the UAE to the pyramids: JOL Fest Company delivers the complete EXIT Starlight Festival Egypt 2026 Experience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/india-s-first-satellite-guided-commercial-jet-landing-marks-aviation-milestone-1.500590758</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-15/jycvkjjz/20251208306f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For passengers, the landing would have felt no different. But instead of relying on radio signals transmitted from equipment installed at the airport, the Airbus A320 was guided by satellite-corrected navigation signals. Illustrative image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:19:31.892+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first satellite-guided commercial jet landing marks aviation milestone</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Aviation, india, Aviation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/europe/5-dead-in-shooting-in-northern-germany-1.500590766</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/btwgf7h2/german.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and rescuers work at the scene where several people were killed in a shooting in Stade, northern Germany, a city some 50 kilometres west of Hamburg, on June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:14:09.045+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 dead in shooting at youth welfare facility in northern Germany</news:title>
<news:keywords>Europe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/oman/indian-embassy-in-oman-announces-new-passport-fees-from-july-1-1.500590748</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-10-28/sll1qrxb/India-e-passport</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian citizens in Oman will</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:08:50.895+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Embassy in Oman announces new passport fees from July 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Oman, Oman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/motorsport/verstappen-hamilton-wary-of-silverstone-pitfalls-1.500590752</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/11/24/Max-Verstappen-and-Lewis-Hamilton_18c01eaefb6_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rivals highlight risks and unpredictability ahead of Silverstone showdown</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T16:03:58.711+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Verstappen, Hamilton wary of Silverstone pitfalls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Motorsport, Formula-One, Formula1</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/aquanow-says-infrastructure-will-define-the-next-phase-of-uae-digital-finance-1.500590745</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:58:57.795+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aquanow says infrastructure will define the next phase of UAE digital finance</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, GN Focus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/hera-pheri-3-will-never-hit-screens-priyadarshan-confirms-exit-from-troubled-franchise-1.500590717</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-05-23/r9bw4q3e/202505233410474.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While earlier this year the filmmaker had expressed optimism that the third instalment of the cult franchise could still take shape, just not immediately, his stance has now shifted dramatically.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:55:15.716+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hera Pheri 3 will never hit screens': Priyadarshan confirms exit from troubled franchise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/oman-france-sign-strategic-investment-deals-led-by-muscat-metro-project-1.500590697</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/2hm2lj74/newsml_afp_com_20260629T110701Z_doc_b8mn7br.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) welcomes Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tarik ahead of a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:54:45.210+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oman, France sign strategic investment deals led by Muscat Metro project </news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Oman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/cool-by-nature-colourful-recipes-designed-for-long-summer-days-1.500590669</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/8pvy8jka/Frozen-Berry-Yogurt-Bark.gif</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/hex634cm/Chilled-Avocado-Cucumber-Gazpacho.gif</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/ltjcv2sh/Grilled-Peach-Burrata-Salad.gif</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/mz5di124/Coconut-Lime-Shrimp-Ceviche.gif</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/vkpkumfp/Vietnamese-Chicken-Summer-Rolls.gif</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/dcjtkcfc/Grilled-Halloumi-Corn-Tacos.gif</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/fo65av7h/Frozen-Berry-Yogurt-Bark.gif</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/i8fzog9m/Lemon-Posset-with-Mixed-Berries.gif</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/eg0rxm9g/Watermelon-Feta-Mint-Salad.gif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:53:27.227+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cool by Nature: Colourful recipes designed for long summer days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Food, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/cbse-clarifies-three-language-policy-which-students-will-be-affected-from-2026-27-1.500590707</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-06/bwm9c40a/202606063815637.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CBSE promises new learning resources to ease shift to three-language policy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:35:22.365+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE clarifies three-language policy: Which students will be affected from 2026-27</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/body-of-missing-jordanian-woman-found-after-venezuela-earthquake-as-family-appeals-for-evacuation-1.500590645</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/rrn19opj/6a424bac27fa21782729644.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Relatives of Jordanian couple killed in Venezuela quake plead for urgent evacuation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:23:31.753+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of missing Jordanian woman found after Venezuela earthquake as family appeals for evacuation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/yaya-middle-east-launches-yaya-ai-to-simplify-nanny-and-maid-hiring-for-uae-families-1.500590679</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/5ouawddi/Hiring-a-trusted-nanny-in-the-UAE-made-simpler-with-the-Yaya-Middle-East-app.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:15:27.136+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yaya Middle East launches Yaya AI to simplify nanny and maid hiring for UAE families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/anirudh-ravichander-and-kavya-marans-marriage-confirmed-as-sure-thing-by-uncle-1.500590668</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-15/qw03oe3k/Kavya-anirrudh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kavya Maran (left) and Anirudh Ravichander were rumoured to be getting married; however, the music composer clarified their relationship status on social media.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:13:08.012+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran's marriage confirmed as ‘sure thing’ by uncle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/strawberry-micromoon-to-light-up-uae-skies-on-asteroid-day-all-you-need-to-know-1.500590630</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/y6dn7q74/Strawberry-moon.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for illustrative purposes</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The International Asteroid Day is observed on June 30</image:caption>
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<image:caption>To mark Asteroid Day 2026, Dubai Astronomy Group will host a special public event at the SEE Institute, The Sustainable City, Dubai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T15:03:50.919+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strawberry Micromoon to light up UAE skies on Asteroid Day: All you need to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Science, UAE, Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-expat-families-boost-support-back-home-during-peak-holiday-months-1.500590635</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/7kphagk6/Remmitances.gif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T14:59:19.675+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How expat families boost support back home during peak holiday months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/dubai-welcomes-first-flight-from-tehran-after-middle-east-conflict-pauses-1.500590617</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/8jxaasgk/terminal2dxb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flight from Tehran landed at Dubai International Airport on Monday, marking the first direct service from the Iranian capital since the US-Israel conflict with Iran upended regional aviation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T14:46:53.586+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai welcomes first flight from Tehran after Middle East conflict pauses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Dubai Airports, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/the-recovery-revolution-what-really-works-in-the-new-recovery-craze-1.500590612</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-06-29/1dzxs3s6/Fitness.gif</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-29T14:42:21.542+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Recovery Revolution: What really works in the new recovery craze</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Wellbeing, Friday</news:keywords>
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