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<image:caption>Security personnel keep watch along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Death toll from Israeli raids on Lebanon rises to 303 killed and 1,150 injured</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A Lebanese civil defense worker, right, stands with a resident at the site of a building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike a day earlier in central Beirut, Lebanon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are welcomed by the regent of the Papal Household Leonardo Sapienza in San Damaso courtyard before a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, in the Vatican on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive in San Damaso courtyard for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, in the Vatican on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron are welcomed by officials as they arrive in San Damaso courtyard before a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, in the Vatican on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron arrive in San Damaso courtyard for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV, in the Vatican on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Riot policemen line up along a road near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Riot policemen line up along a road near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Security personnel keep watch along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard along the cordon street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pakistani army soldiers arrive for deployment at the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pakistani soldiers stand guard near the President House in the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pakistani soldiers stand guard near the President House in the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People walk along a closed street in the Red Zone area in Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Former Iranian foreign minister Kamal Kharrazi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Death toll from Israeli raids on Lebanon rises to 303 killed and 1,150 injured</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T14:16:17.085+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran ceasefire: Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz tolls as Pakistan prepares for peace talks</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/flavours-of-prosperity-festive-indian-sweets-and-simple-everyday-recipes-1.500502496</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T14:15:03.103+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flavours of Prosperity: Festive Indian sweets and simple everyday recipes</news:title>
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<image:caption>SRK, Salman Khan also sent wishes to Anant Ambani on his birthday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T14:01:31.697+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside Anant Ambani's birthday bash: Salman, Shah Rukh Khan, Ranveer Singh bring star power to Jamnagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/make-or-break-talks-can-us-and-iran-avoid-another-war-1.500502504</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard along a street near the expected venue of the US-Iran talks in the Red Zone area of Islamabad on April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:58:17.794+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make-or-break talks: Can US and Iran avoid another war?</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-indian-classical-music-and-the-uae-national-anthem-created-a-viral-moment-of-unity-1.500502488</loc>
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<image:caption>Dubai-based Indian performing arts hub Malhaar shared a video featuring 13 students performing the UAE national anthem</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:49:49.952+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Indian classical music and the UAE national anthem created a viral moment of unity</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/greg-mosse-murder-method-and-a-630am-start-1.500502479</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/7268y8ub/Greg-Mosse.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/g6k6ctxm/The_French_Bookshop_Murder.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:36:34.285+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greg Mosse: Murder, method, and a 6.30am start</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/dubai-police-renew-warning-over-deadly-lane-swerving-as-major-cause-of-serious-crashes-1.500502437</loc>
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<image:caption>Dubai Police say abrupt lane changes remain a leading cause of serious accidents.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Major General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations Affairs,</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dubai Police issue fresh alert over dangerous lane swerving</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:33:45.370+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police renew warning over deadly lane swerving as major cause of serious crashes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, RTA, Dubai Police</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/stefano-gabbana-exits-dolce-gabbana-what-his-resignation-means-for-the-brands-future-1.500502415</loc>
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<image:caption>Italian stylists Domenico Dolce (R) and Stefano Gabbana (L) salute the audience at the end of the Dolce &amp; Gabbana women's ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2026 collection show</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Models present creations for Dolce &amp; Gabbana during the womens's ready-to-wear Fall/Winter 2026 collection fashion show</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:26:35.285+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stefano Gabbana exits Dolce &amp; Gabbana: What his resignation means for the brand’s future</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/game-of-thrones-star-lena-headey-joins-wednesday-cast-debts-will-be-paid-1.500502459</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:22:56.001+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Game of Thrones star Lena Headey joins Wednesday cast: Debts will be paid </news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/the-price-of-peace-when-akshaya-tritiya-gold-outweighs-logic-and-budgets-1.500502411</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:18:17.647+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Price of Peace: When Akshaya Tritiya gold outweighs logic and budgets</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/parkin-launches-scheme-to-turn-parking-fees-into-shopping-rewards-in-dubai-1.500502454</loc>
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<image:caption>New scheme aims to increase footfall and support small enterprises across Dubai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:08:11.669+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parkin launches scheme to turn parking fees into shopping rewards in Dubai</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/abu-dhabi-announces-partial-road-closures-1.500502447</loc>
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<image:caption>Abu Dhabi announces partial road closures on Al Fursan and E20</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T13:01:45.672+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi announces partial road closures</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/abu-dhabi-municipality-boosts-liveability-with-major-urban-upgrades-1.500502439</loc>
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<image:caption>From parks and beaches to roads and lighting, Abu Dhabi Municipality steps up development drive.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:55:27.483+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi Municipality boosts liveability with major urban upgrades</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/beyond-a-ceasefire-what-the-gulf-expects-from-iran-talks-1.500502410</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran must commit to the full and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international navigation, while excluding all formulas and proposals related to transit fees, revenue-sharing arrangements, or their presentation in manipulative forms.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:55:14.676+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond a ceasefire: What the Gulf expects from Iran talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Mena, Government, UAE, Iran, America, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-to-reassess-global-ties-after-iran-aggression-gargash-says-1.500502435</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A view of Abu Dhabi skyline.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:48:06.814+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE to reassess global ties after Iran aggression, Gargash says</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/restaurant-in-al-ain-shut-over-repeated-food-safety-violations-1.500502418</loc>
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<image:caption>Authorities shut FULL KOHLI RESTAURANT over ongoing risks to public health</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:38:55.654+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Restaurant in Al Ain shut over repeated food safety violations</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/where-to-buy-uae-flags-now-from-dh2-supermarket-finds-to-premium-custom-displays-1.500502345</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE flag</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:32:08.892+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where to buy UAE flags now: From Dh2 supermarket finds to premium custom displays</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Retail, Business, Lifestyle, Online-Shopping, UAE, UAE Shopping Malls, Retail</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/travel-demand-soaring-jet-fuel-costs-could-keep-airfares-high-for-months-1.500502271</loc>
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<image:caption>Travelers wait in a lines to get through security at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Monday, March 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:27:16.328+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Dr. Reza Zahedi is bringing sustainability and global perspective to Golf Investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday-Partner</news:keywords>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:25:58.472+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nominations open for 
Gulf News and BeingShe's Excellence Awards 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-british-author-louise-candlish-turns-everyday-homes-into-gripping-crime-scenes-1.500502368</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:13:52.966+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How British author Louise Candlish turns everyday homes into gripping crime scenes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Dubai resident Ava Lawrence joins Aston Martin Driver Academy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:11:38.920+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai resident Ava Lawrence joins Aston Martin Driver Academy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Motorsport, UAE-Sport, UAE, Formula1</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/looking-for-a-job-in-the-uae-experts-share-how-to-strengthen-your-cv-and-get-noticed-by-recruiters-1.500502343</loc>
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<image:caption>A well-structured CV should be concise, tailored, and aligned with the expectations of the target position</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:11:13.227+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Looking for a job in the UAE? Experts share how to strengthen your CV and get noticed by recruiters</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kerala-court-grants-bail-to-filmmaker-ranjith-balakrishnan-actor-parvathy-flags-systemic-failure-1.500502394</loc>
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<image:caption>Director Ranjith gets bail in sexual abuse case</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:10:51.667+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala court grants bail to filmmaker Ranjith Balakrishnan; actor Parvathy flags ‘systemic failure’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, India, Court-Crime, South-Indian, kerala, kerala cinema, Kerala politics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/businesswoman-sues-uncle-over-company-she-says-she-built-with-her-own-funds-1.500502362</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE top court revives ownership battle in Dh500,000 family business dispute</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T12:03:00.336+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Businesswoman sues uncle over company she says she built with her own funds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/legalfly-partners-with-qistas-to-deliver-gcc-native-legal-ai-for-in-house-teams-1.500502358</loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:45:22.357+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LEGALFLY partners with Qistas to deliver GCC-native legal AI for in-house teams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/the-hidden-mental-strain-behind-discipline-and-data-driven-workouts-1.500502352</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/w1e19dww/Fitness1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:45:08.914+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The hidden mental strain behind discipline and data-driven workouts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Wellbeing, Friday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/man-takes-wife-to-court-over-dh58m-after-she-sells-family-home-with-power-of-attorney-1.500502344</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2020/09/09/Stock-Law-court-crime_174735e8b58_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai court rejects husband's Dh5.8m claim over sale of family home</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:35:16.773+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man takes wife to court over Dh5.8m after she sells family home with power of attorney</news:title>
<news:keywords>Crime, UAE, crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/property/raks-largest-private-developer-bnw-developments-debuts-in-dubai-with-off-plan-branded-residences-2-1.500499979</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Ankur Aggarwal, Chairman and Founder of BNW Developments</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:24:56.353+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RAK’s largest private developer, BNW Developments debuts in Dubai with off-plan branded residences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Property, gn-reach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/how-metals-are-quietly-transforming-home-interiors-1.500502319</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/b6ol60dc/Home-Decor-Lead-PIc.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/ttumdnc4/Sayed-Habib.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:21:12.485+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Home Decor: How metals are quietly transforming home interiors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Home, Friday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/trump-vs-pope-leo-xiv-a-rare-clash-over-iran-war-1.500502331</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump's most influential American critic, Pope Leo XIV, doesn’t live in the country but at the Vatican.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:11:57.081+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump vs Pope Leo XIV: A rare clash over Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, Europe, Donald Trump, Pope</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/three-uae-match-officials-appointed-for-2026-fifa-world-cup-1.500502249</loc>
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<image:caption>Referee Omar Mohamed Al Ali will feature at the 2026 World Cup</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Referee Ali Bujsaim officiated at three consecutive FIFA World Cups</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T11:01:28.860+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three UAE match officials appointed for 2026 FIFA World Cup </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Football, UAE-Sport, UAE, FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/first-awake-craniotomy-at-kings-college-hospital-dubai-marks-new-era-in-brain-surgery-1.500502321</loc>
<image:image>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:59:28.849+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First Awake Craniotomy at King’s College Hospital Dubai marks new era in brain surgery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/remittances-surge-as-indian-expats-time-transfers-for-festive-gold-buys-1.500502294</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/mo25927j/Remittances.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:53:16.360+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remittances surge as Indian expats time transfers for festive gold buys</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Markets, Friday</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/emirates-travel-update-dubai-airline-now-operates-flights-to-100-destinations-1.500502313</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/z83mekw2/Stock_Emirates_Airlines_18bb3128652_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Airline offers free date changes, rebooking and refunds amid disruptions</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:51:44.608+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emirates travel update: Dubai airline now operates flights to 100+ destinations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Emirates airline</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/saudi-oil-output-hit-by-attacks-pipeline-damage-tightens-global-supply-1.500502303</loc>
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<image:caption>This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows the oil infrastructure at Saudi Arabia's western Red Sea port of Yanbu on March 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:45:33.761+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi oil output hit by attacks, pipeline damage tightens global supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Saudi, Saudi Arabia, US-Israel-Iran war, oil, oil price</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/asian-stocks-extend-gains-on-iran-talks-hopes-oil-heads-for-steep-weekly-fall-1.500502288</loc>
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<image:caption>Asian stocks extend gains on Iran talks optimism, markets watch next move closely.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:31:44.691+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian stocks extend gains on Iran talks hopes, oil heads for steep weekly fall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, Asia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/philippines-shifts-focus-to-evs-scraps-multi-year-multi-million-incentives-for-toyota-vios-mitsubishi-mirage-1.500502261</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>An EV charging station topped by solar panels inside the Department of Energy compound in Taguig, where VW and BYD vehicles are parked. Philippine Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque said the country is fast-tracking the Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS) in order to draw EV makers to invest in the Philippines by offering fiscal and non-fiscal benefits.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:31:24.689+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippines shifts focus to EVs — scraps multi-year, multi-billion incentives for Toyota Vios, Mitsubishi Mirage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Auto News</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-police-chief-reviews-treatment-plans-for-injured-in-iranian-attacks-1.500502282</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/66vmj8z2/adpolice.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Top Abu Dhabi officials assess treatment, recovery plans for injured in Iranian strikes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:25:57.612+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi police chief reviews treatment plans for injured in Iranian attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Abu Dhabi, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/friday/akshaya-tritiya-shines-on-dubais-gold-souq-as-price-dip-spurs-timeless-rush-for-jewellery-bars-1.500502257</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/vfefh961/Gold.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/t9hnvzjx/Gold-investment1.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Vijay Valecha</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/ymc3pwkb/Jeffrey-Rhodes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jeff Rhodes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T10:25:16.750+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akshaya Tritiya shines on Dubai’s Gold Souq as price dip spurs timeless rush for jewellery, bars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Friday, Markets, Friday</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Selected daily flights to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Amman return from Jeddah hub</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:59:24.743+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>"Jeepneys", the king of public transport in the Philippines, are mostly powered by polluting, reconditioned or hand-me-down diesel engines from Japan. Driver groups and "operators" (owners) form a powerful lobby group.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:49:37.439+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diesel price plunge: Rollback of up to ₱6.50/L seen in the Philippines next week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Philippines</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Actor and politician Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:36:00.752+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Entertainment, South-Indian, India, movies, Tamil Cinema</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-slips-again-down-dh4-from-thursday-levels-1.500502234</loc>
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<image:caption>Dubai Gold</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:35:20.169+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai gold slips again, down Dh4 from Thursday levels</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-10/oifpbpsp/Malabar_Gold.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:27:16.264+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/hormuz-strait-toll-oil-prices-drift-back-to-100barrel-mark-what-it-will-take-to-get-things-going-again-1.500502195</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/76dp80qd/20260312306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fragile ceasefire has yet to convince shippers to risk the narrow Hormuz Strait, the critical chokepoint that carries about 20% of the world’s oil supply.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Data as of 2.07 PM Tokyo time on Friday, April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:14:47.126+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hormuz Strait 'toll': Oil prices drift back to $100/barrel mark — what it will take to get things going again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Mena, World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/difc-rolls-out-fee-relief-payment-breaks-for-firms-and-retailers-1.500502210</loc>
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<image:caption>DIFC.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T09:14:34.778+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DIFC rolls out fee relief, payment breaks for firms and retailers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-flags-to-be-raised-nationwide-key-rules-and-etiquette-every-resident-must-follow-1.500502178</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE flag rules explained: Misuse could mean a fine of up to Dh500,000</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T08:51:27.858+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE flags to be raised nationwide: Key rules and etiquette every resident must follow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Living-Ask-Us, UAE, Eid Al Etihad</news:keywords>
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<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>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T08:46:07.301+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian rupee, Pakistani rupee and Philippine peso remain soft, boosting dirham for expats. Remit now?</news:title>
<news:keywords>YourMoney-Saving-Investment, Pakistan, Philippines, India, Markets, Pakistan, Indian Rupee, india, Philippines, Philippine peso, UAE remittance</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/atif-aslam-live-in-abu-dhabi-etihad-arena-concert-date-tickets-and-details-1.500502188</loc>
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<image:caption>Atif Aslam will perform in Abu Dhabi this July.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T08:40:06.480+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atif Aslam live in Abu Dhabi: Etihad Arena concert date, tickets and details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Actor Michael Patrick was admitted 10 days ago.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T08:22:52.263+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Game of Thrones actor Michael Patrick dies at 35 after battle with motor neurone disease</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T08:17:43.693+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Friday, Friday-Art-People, Friday</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Their album, Arirang released on March 20.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T08:10:29.887+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
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</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/iqg2s9h4/Levoit_Cool_Promotion_Gulf_News_Best_Buy_Bundle_Offer_2_PC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Levoit 36-inch Tower Fan and Levoit PlasmaCore 300s Smart Air Purifier pair up to provide advanced plasma purification with steady airflow</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>The Levoit 36-inch Tower Fan and Levoit Classic 300s Smart Humidifier combine to bring back moisture and restore balance to dry, indoor environments exposed to constant AC use</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>The Levoit Core 200s Smart Air Purifier and Levoit Classic 160 Humidifier combine to leave rooms feeling cleaner and more comfortable without overcomplication</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T08:03:51.065+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 best summer cooling home kits from Levoit to beat the UAE heat</news:title>
<news:keywords>BestBuys-Lifestyle</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Facilitation measures introduced to boost global participation in talks</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T08:02:10.255+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran ceasefire: Pakistan to issue visas on arrival ahead of talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Donald Trump, Iran Israel conflict, Paksitan, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:59:31.288+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Clockwise from top left, Khaled Batarfi, Saeed Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Mohamed Ali Al- Hammadi, Mustafa Mohammed Al Hosani, Lalu Samuel, Hesham El-Din Youssef and Fadi Musharafieh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:39:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<image:caption>If you are patient and fear Allah, their plot will not harm you at all.” (Aal ‘Imran: 120)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:07:45.970+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friday Sermon, April 10: The UAE: heroism and victories</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>19-year-old Abibi uses painting to highlight everyday moments and cultural stories</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Maang Tikka painting (left) and Roohafza (right)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Abibi alongside her painting 'Yaqeen'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE teen artist Abibi turns everyday objects into powerful stories of culture, memory and belonging</news:title>
<news:keywords>United in Strength, Lifestyle, UAE, UAE, lifestyle, art</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/dhoni-fan-mukul-choudhary-hits-7-sixes-helicopter-shot-and-vows-to-repay-fathers-loan-1.500502064</loc>
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<image:caption>Mukul Choudhary is the new overnight sensation in IPL</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mukul Choudhary is the new overnight sensation in IPL</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T07:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhoni fan Mukul Choudhary hits 7 sixes, helicopter shot and vows to repay father’s loan</news:title>
<news:keywords>IPL, cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/unstable-weather-in-uae-thunderstorms-rain-and-dusty-winds-expected-to-continue-1.500502112</loc>
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<image:caption>Residents walk through a crossroad during rainfall</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T06:49:31.252+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unstable weather in UAE: Thunderstorms, rain and dusty winds expected to continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, UAE weather, Weather forecast</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Lebanese army soldiers secure the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building the day before in Beirut's Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood on April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sailors stand on deck above a hole the U.S. Navy says was made by a limpet mine on the damaged Panama-flagged, Japanese owned oil tanker Kokuka Courageous, anchored off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, during a trip organized by the Navy for journalists, Wednesday, June 19, 2019.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ddanr0cb/31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A firefighter walks past destroyed vehicles as colleagues attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli strike at the Corniche Al Mazraa neighbourhood of Beirut on April 8, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Firefighters attempt to extinguish a fire following an Israeli strike at the Corniche al-Mazraa neighbourhood of Beirut on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet Al Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Government supporters walk past a billboard depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as they gather to mark the 40th day since the killing of his father, slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Government supporters gather to mark the 40th day since the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, Iran.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman holds a picture depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, top, and his father, the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as government supporters gather to mark the 40th day since his death in Tehran, Iran.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dubai Police help bust notorious ‘Lyons Clan’ in major global crime crackdown</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dubai Police help bust notorious ‘Lyons Clan’ in major global crime crackdown</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Laura Cardoso who admires Kohli has made history</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Laura Cardoso who admires Kohli has made history</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An Earthset image captured by the Artemis II crew during their lunar flyby on April 6.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Babu points his inked right index finger toward his mother, symbolising the vote he cast on her behalf, as Shyna stands beside with a reassuring hand on her mother-in-law's shoulder.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T04:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian expat in Dubai casts two votes in Kerala Assembly Election 2026</news:title>
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<image:caption>The South American country is undergoing a profound transformation following the US overthrow of leftist leader Nicolas Maduro, has the world's largest proven oil reserves.</image:caption>
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<news:title>After oil, Venezuela opens up mining to private investors</news:title>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) is welcomed at an airport at an undisclosed location in Bahrain on April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T03:03:37.013+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahrain, UK affirm support for security, sustainable peace, freedom of navigation in Hormuz</news:title>
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<image:caption>Residents caught in the rain at Al Majaz in Sharjah.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rain clouds roll across Dubai’s skyline</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A blinding bolt tears through the storm and strikes the lightning rod atop the Burj Khalifa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:55:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the UAE is seeing rain and cooler weather this spring</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:46:26.576+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahrain Defence Force announces interception of 194 missiles, 515 drones since onset of Iranian aggression</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T02:10:59.437+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>This aerial picture shows a view of Kuwait City and its skyline as the sun sets on December 17, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-10T01:43:02.691+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine for the duration of the Orthodox Easter holidays, the Kremlin said Thursday, after Kyiv also proposed a pause in hostilities.  </image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T23:26:06.218+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Khurais oilfield in Saudi Arabia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T23:16:32.600+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>US First Lady Melania Trump speaks in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, on April 9, 2026, denying any links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his abuse.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T23:09:48.003+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Melania Trump denies any links to Epstein  </news:title>
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<image:caption>A new commercial tower within Al Habtoor City</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T22:27:31.570+04:00</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T22:17:52.187+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE convenes Industrial Resilience Forum to strengthen supply chains amid global disruptions</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/crime/dubai-police-deploy-379-horse-mounted-patrols-to-boost-safety-in-q1-2026-1.500501833</loc>
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<image:caption>379 mounted police patrols rolled out in Dubai in early 2026 to enhance public security</image:caption>
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<image:caption>379 mounted police patrols rolled out in Dubai in early 2026 to enhance public security</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dubai Police deploy 379 mounted patrols to boost safety in Q1 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T21:26:51.209+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police deploy 379 horse-mounted patrols to boost safety in Q1 2026</news:title>
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<image:caption>Gianpiero Lambiase will make the move to McLaren in 2028</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Max Verstappen celebrates with race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase after becoming 2024 F1 World Drivers Champion</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lambiase has been with Verstappen throughout the driver's whole Red Bull career</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T21:24:47.356+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>McLaren land Max Verstappen’s engineer Gianpiero Lambiase</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Motorsport, Formula1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/4-banks-join-the-wages-protection-system-1.500501811</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/wtaihjr4/ADIB_online_banking_17a5bb4e7b5_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T20:35:28.868+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 banks join the Wages Protection System</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/property/dubai-real-estate-transactions-jump-31-to-dh252b-in-q1-2026-1.500501756</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/5tjc97qz/Dubaiskyline2026</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sustained activity across all segments indicates that demand remains strong and consistent, driven by clear economic fundamentals rather than short-term fluctuations, said the Dubai Media Office.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T19:40:50.362+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai real estate transactions jump 31% to Dh252b in Q1 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Property, United in Strength, Dubai property</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/uae-cricket-group-hosts-pcl-2026-to-highlight-unity-1.500501709</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/3kde4pd9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-18.17.20.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE Cricket Group hosts PCL 2026 to highlight unity</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The tournament will take place on Sunday at AKW Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T19:11:34.817+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE Cricket Group hosts PCL 2026 to highlight unity </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, UAE-Sport, Cricket, cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-new-competency-based-framework-to-enhance-workplace-safety-1.500501713</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/dqgx91mi/ADPHC</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/izpv8dvh/ADPHC</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T19:11:31.596+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi: New competency-based framework to enhance workplace safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dubai-builds-new-shipping-hub-to-connect-trade-finance-and-logistics-1.500501702</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/08/13/Stock-Uptown-Dubai-DMCC_1914ab5ef0f_large.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:58:43.948+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai builds new shipping hub to connect trade, finance and logistics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-president-receives-uk-prime-minister-to-discuss-regional-developments-and-cooperation-1.500501691</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/g3vt8nf6/57f02r9q1ka1fp5po.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>UAE President meets the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:58:04.432+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE President receives UK Prime Minister to discuss regional developments and cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/peace-in-the-gulf-philippines-hopes-for-extensions-on-two-week-ceasefire-1.500501692</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/wmsuyu4f/newsml_afp_com_20260406T141930Z_doc_a6vd268.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon amid the US-Israeli war with Iran, in the capital Sanaa on April 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:49:37.079+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peace in the Gulf? Philippines hopes for extensions on two-week ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines, Philippines, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/dubai-police-rain-alert-motorists-urged-to-drive-with-extra-caution-on-wet-roads-1.500501619</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/1z3us1rp/STAFFNAT_260323_Rain_Dubai_VSAKLANI_11774274153614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai Police urge drivers to exercise caution during rainfall</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/9ntqa5es/DubaiPoliceUrgeDriverstoE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:43:18.687+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Police rain alert: Motorists urged to drive with extra caution on wet roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, RTA, Dubai Municipality, Dubai Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/kerala-election-indian-expats-in-uae-cast-votes-despite-conflict-grounding-plans-of-many-1.500501671</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/c26rprl8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-6.32.23-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nissar Thalangar (third from right) and members of KMCC who flew home to cast their votes in the Kerala Assembly Election 2026</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/8l9xj3dx/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_09_at_9_48_50_AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Sivakumar Hariharan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Balagopal G (left) with his parents and son</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/mw2vybes/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_09_at_11_03_39_AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jijith and Bablu</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/439gibav/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_09_at_11_33_03_AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haris and Adarsh</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/f8thx2rb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-7.17.01-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left: Shabeer Koottanad, Dr Sandeep Thomas and Ibrahim KN</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:41:07.102+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Assembly Election 2026: Indian expats in UAE cast votes despite conflict grounding plans of many </news:title>
<news:keywords>people, UAE, kerala, Indian expats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/storms-floods-kill-more-than-220-in-afghanistan-and-pakistan-in-three-weeks-1.500501621</loc>
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<image:caption>Flooding in Afghanistan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In northern Pakistan, the death toll has risen in recent days, reaching 51 people since March 25</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:40:06.324+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Storms, floods kill more than 220 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in three weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/high-turnout-marks-indias-key-state-elections-1.500501645</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/jdwk7onv/20260409020f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala polling: 16 pc turnout sets pace; CM Vijayan says decisive election for state’s future</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/joojel4k/20260409019f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters wait in queues to cast their votes during the Kerala Assembly election at Jawahar Nagar LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:24:58.413+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High turnout marks India’s key state elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, kerala, india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/people/how-a-dubai-athlete-is-turning-a-100km-run-into-a-fight-against-autoimmune-diseases-1.500501612</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/vv0ms8dh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-22.01.25.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nikola Aleksic sets a challenge of 100km endurance run on May 24 to raise awareness and support on autoimmune diseases</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ux6tflb8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-22.01.25-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nikola Aleksic has been dealing with Behcet’s disease for close to five years</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Despite his condition, Nikola Aleksic still has been actively competing in kickboxing</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T18:12:16.742+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a Dubai athlete is turning a 100km run into a fight against autoimmune diseases</news:title>
<news:keywords>people, UAE, Dubai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/health/live-in-these-dubai-communities-you-can-now-donate-blood-near-home-1.500501590</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/crvdxcca/DR-Blood-donation-image-2.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The drive will activate across five Dubai Residential communities, Shorooq, Ghoroob, The Gardens, Al Khail Gate, and International City</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/qiqzbb96/DR-Blood-donation-image-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:48:34.713+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Live in these Dubai communities? You can now donate blood near home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Property, UAE, Dubai property, Health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/passengers-seen-at-israels-ben-gurion-airport-as-flight-restrictions-lifted-after-iran-truce-1.500501573</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/y032af1d/IsraelIranWar2454-280c1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:36:30.820+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passengers seen at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport as flight restrictions lifted after Iran truce </news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, news-video, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-the-revenge-to-stream-on-this-ott-platform-after-ipl-2026-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-release-1.500501565</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-07/1zmlbeob/202603073698750.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ranveer Singh turns his beast mode on for most epic revenge in ‘Dhurandhar’ sequel</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-13/31h00v9d/202602173676265.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ranveer Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:26:05.272+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ to stream on this OTT platform after IPL 2026: All you need to know about the release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, BollyWood, India, Pakistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/uae-gratuity-when-can-your-employer-deduct-your-end-of-service-benefits-1.500343048</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/6ztmnog8/Stock_Gratuity_186df1c654e_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Before resigning, understand the rules for deductions by employers and banks so you don’t lose part of your hard-earned pay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:24:34.781+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE gratuity: When can your employer deduct your end-of-service benefits? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Living-Ask-Us, UAE Labour Law, UAE gratuity</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/economic-relief-measures-rolled-out-for-3-dubai-free-zones-1.500501568</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/03/03/dafza1_resources1_16a30b2cacc_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai Airport Freezone Authority (DAFZA) is one among the 3 freezones to receive support under the initiative.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:23:57.726+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Economic relief measures rolled out for 3 Dubai free zones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, TopFreeZones</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/fujairah-rescues-rare-pallid-scops-owl-releases-it-into-wadi-wurayah-national-park-1.500501511</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/zyf37vat/1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fujairah rescues rare Pallid Scops Owl, releases it into Wadi Wurayah National Park</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:22:27.869+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fujairah rescues Pallid Scops Owl, releases it into Wadi Wurayah National Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Environment, Fujairah, Environment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/lulu-flies-3000-tonnes-of-kerala-produce-to-gcc-ahead-of-vishu-1.500501558</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/tzskijgp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.52.14.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lulu brings 3,000 tonnes of Kerala produce to GCC ahead of Vishu</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/2qc07q0x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.51.39.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:17:47.097+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lulu flies 3,000 tonnes of Kerala produce to GCC ahead of Vishu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/masters-par-3-contest-four-holes-in-ones-kevin-harts-fail-and-the-winning-curse-1.500501528</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ynu8v7dz/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270412490.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 2026 Masters Par 3 Contest is one to remember!</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/cgeav8hy/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2269828207.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tommy Fleetwood celebrates his hole-in-one with Shane Lowry</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/x8xlowsp/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270457705.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Frankie Fleetwood, son of Tommy Fleetwood of England, watches a putt on the ninth hole during the Par Three Contest</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/qb0slea5/newsml_afp_com_20260408T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270440556.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bryson DeChambeau and Kevin Hart pose for a photo during the Par Three Contest</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Aaron Rai poses with the trophy after winning the Par Three Contest</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:04:53.596+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Masters Par 3 Contest: Four holes-in-ones, Kevin Hart’s fail and the winning curse </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/european-aviation-safety-body-urges-airlines-to-avoid-middle-east-airspace-until-april-24-1.500501518</loc>
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<image:caption>Major European airlines have suspended operations to countries across the region.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T17:02:13.077+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European aviation safety body urges airlines to avoid Middle East airspace until April 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, travel, Europe travel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-economy-set-to-grow-56-in-2026-central-bank-report-1.500501523</loc>
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<image:caption>The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade of goods during the first nine months of 2025 rose by 24.6 percent, the central bank said</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:52:28.567+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE economy set to grow 5.6% in 2026: Central Bank report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/iran-s-grip-on-strait-of-hormuz-alarms-gulf-states-as-shipping-remains-disrupted-despite-ceasefire-1.500501321</loc>
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<image:caption>At the centre of that anxiety is the Strait of Hormuz — not just a waterway, but Tehran’s most powerful bargaining chip</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:51:03.159+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran’s grip on Strait of Hormuz alarms Gulf states as shipping remains disrupted despite ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gulf, Mena, Americas, Donald Trump, America, americas, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/open-the-strait-unconditionally-no-strings-attached-says-al-jaber-1.500501506</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/blwrbows/jaber.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, Managing Director and Group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Chairman of Masdar and Executive Chairman of XRG.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:47:20.927+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Open the Strait unconditionally, no strings attached, says Al Jaber</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-strongly-condemns-israeli-attacks-on-lebanon-1.500501456</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/klb1segm/newsml_afp_com_20260408T074942Z_doc_a734464.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A photograph shows the damage at the site of an overnight Israeli airstrike in Sidon, southern Lebanon, on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:46:44.560+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE strongly condemns Israeli attacks on Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-warns-of-impact-of-iranian-attacks-on-global-health-environment-food-systems-1.500501478</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/oezsrj52/s5702r9h1ka18zkpo.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:41:16.708+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE warns of impact of Iranian attacks on global health, environment, food systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-is-using-endowments-to-build-a-sustainable-education-future-1.500501493</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/4t31zmt4/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.04.05-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Portfolio spans 52 endowments, including Dh663 million in real estate and Dh55 million in financial assets</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/vwoe9gyy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-09-at-16.04.05.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Ali Al Mutawa, secretary-general of Awqaf Dubai</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:40:25.214+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Dubai is using endowments to build a sustainable education future</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Dubai, Education</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/pakistan-ramps-up-security-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-in-islamabad-1.500501499</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/tx5fxqxd/Pakistans-Interior-Minister-Mohsin-Naqvi-and-US-Ambassador-Natalie-Baker</image:loc>
<image:caption>nterior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and US Ambassador Natalie Baker pictured during a meeting on April 9, 2026. — X@MOIofficialGoP</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:37:03.849+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan ramps up security ahead of US-Iran talks in Islamabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gulf, Pakistan, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/ipl/miller-labelled-choker-buttler-hailed-hero-as-dc-share-emotional-dressing-room-clip-1.500501417</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/p0nt864q/Buttler-and-Miller</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social media is labelling Miller as a choker.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/p0nt864q/Buttler-and-Miller</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social media is labelling Miller as a choker.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:34:44.335+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Miller labelled 'choker', Buttler hailed hero as DC share emotional dressing room clip</news:title>
<news:keywords>IPL, Sport, cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/kuwait/kuwait-denies-reports-of-flight-resumption-as-airport-closure-continues-1.500501488</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/yo3moz8g/flight_18594ab55f7_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T16:26:30.320+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait denies reports of flight resumption as airport closure continues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuwait, Aviation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/holding-iran-accountable-why-the-gulf-must-act-now-1.500501327</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/l1ysj5za/OPN-UAE-ABU-DHABI-1-Read-Only.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gulf countries adopted a wise and historically commendable stance when they refused, from the outset, to engage in or participate in the war.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/2l9gpi78/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_06_at_13_11_07.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:48:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Holding Iran accountable: Why the Gulf must act now</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Mena, Government, UAE, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abu-dhabi-international-book-fair-moves-to-september-all-you-need-to-know-1.500501426</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-04-27/pqptqx5y/STAFFNAT_250427_Abu_Dhabi_Book_Fair__16_1745742943157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abu Dhabi International Book Fair 2025</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:40:11.453+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi International Book Fair moves to September: All you need to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Education, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/dfsa-rolls-out-temporary-relief-to-support-difc-firms-1.500501412</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-24/vatltb1u/DAE-Offices-DIFC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DFSA announces temporary regulatory relief measures to support the DIFC financial services community</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/mrbsk1uy/Mark_Steward_CEO_DFSA.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:30:02.144+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DFSA rolls out temporary relief to support DIFC firms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/arne-slot-says-liverpool-are-in-survival-mode-following-loss-to-psg-1.500501409</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/wlfulqk9/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Liverpool's manager Arne Slot looked dejected during his side's defeat to PSG in the Champions League</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/my74mucn/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Desire Doue celebrates with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after scoring the opening goal of the game</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/s7hgbq9o/202604093740500.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Red's were no match for the reigning European champions</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/evl7zh0o/newsml_afp_com_20260408T203721Z_doc_a77h2tg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohamed Salah was an unused sub in Paris</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:26:44.567+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arne Slot says Liverpool are in "survival mode” following loss to PSG </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Football, Mohamed Salah, Liverpool, Champions League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/how-gcc-central-banks-are-helping-banks-weather-crisis-with-liquidity-support-policy-relief-1.500501401</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/5c2c15ty/190312_uae_central_bank_resources1_16a30b33bfd_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S&amp;P has classified the governments of Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE as highly supportive of their banking systems, and therefore likely to receive extraordinary government support if necessary. Pictured above the UAE Central Bank.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:26:24.899+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How GCC central banks are helping the sector weather crisis with liquidity, policy relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking, UAE Central Bank, UAE banks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/global-village-reopening-date-yet-to-be-confirmed-as-closure-continues-1.500501413</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-25/otdnj6mn/GLOBAL_VILLAGE_2022_OPENING_NIGHT_1841045e256_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/mhyuh1i0/WhatsApp_Image_2026_04_09_at_2_48_29_PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Global Village's latest statement on their official Instagram Story (April 9, 2026)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:25:56.666+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global Village reopening date yet to be confirmed as closure continues</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Global Village, Global Village Season 30</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uaes-ministry-of-defense-confirms-airspace-free-of-any-aerial-threats-1.500501395</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/iffru2zj/UAEflag</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T15:13:04.460+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE's Ministry of Defense confirms airspace free of any aerial threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/from-tiktok-hype-to-mall-queues-why-dubai-shoppers-say-primarks-mirdif-opening-is-more-than-just-another-store-launch-1.500501315</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/kksiqzmq/IMG3416.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Primark opening at City Center Mirdif on April 9.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:55:29.617+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From TikTok hype to mall queues: Why Dubai shoppers say Primark opening is more than just another store launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Lifestyle, Business, Dubai, lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/sheikh-mohammed-calls-for-uae-flags-to-be-raised-nationwide-1.500501372</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-04/v7kx3b35/STOCK-UAE-FLAG</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE Flag, File Photo</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:54:23.580+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sheikh Mohammed calls for UAE flags to be raised nationwide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/best-buys/BestBuys-lifestyle/5-best-smartphones-under-dh2500-for-teenagers-uae-2026-1.500501255</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/sd0qwznl/shutterstock2547534009.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These handpicked models are ideal for teens who want a sturdy versatile smartphone that keeps up with their lifestyle without breaking the bank.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:49:07.686+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 best smartphones under Dh2500 for teenagers, UAE 2026 </news:title>
<news:keywords>BestBuys-Lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/environment/abu-dhabi-launches-11-hazardous-materials-guidelines-first-globally-to-adopt-un-ghs-revision-11-1.500501313</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/edfsnrz6/51.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:45:22.422+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi launches 11 hazardous materials guidelines, first globally to adopt UN GHS Revision 11
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Environment, Abu Dhabi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/babar-azam-lashes-out-at-reporter-over-virat-kohli-comparison-1.500501350</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-02-15/8076x667/newsml_afp_com_20260215T173757Z_doc_97mj6zt.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Despite his consistency with the bat, the 31-year-old Azam has been unable to keep up with the frenetic pace of Twenty20 cricket.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:37:58.975+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Babar Azam lashes out at reporter over Virat Kohli comparison</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-dubai-is-preparing-emiratis-for-future-finance-jobs-through-this-new-partnership-1.500501326</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/oxbwt3zf/Image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move aligns with national objectives to advance qualitative Emiratisation and strengthen the labour market</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:33:44.887+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Dubai is preparing Emiratis for future finance jobs through this new partnership</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, UAE, Dubai, Emiratisation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/how-cycling-becomes-a-key-part-of-dubai-transport-1.500501341</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/63jvuj5g/cycle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Launched in February 2020, Careem Bike has rapidly expanded in both scale and popularity, now serving over one million users</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:32:03.561+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>
How cycling becomes a key part of Dubai transport

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, transport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/arab-pop-star-angham-to-perform-live-in-abu-dhabi-this-april-1.500501084</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-17/wevrj3or/Angham_1767f00ab87_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Angham</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:30:51.569+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arab pop star Angham to perform live in Abu Dhabi this April</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/i-film-festival-to-open-in-abu-dhabi-on-april-10-1.500501338</loc>
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<image:caption>Emirati filmmaker Nayla Al Khaja speaks at a press conference announcing details of the I-Film Festival.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:29:06.172+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I-Film Festival to open in Abu Dhabi on April 10</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/kerala-elections-2026-mohanlal-queues-up-like-any-voter-as-mammootty-and-prithviraj-lead-star-turnout-at-polls-1.500501311</loc>
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<image:caption>Malayalam film superstar Mohanlal shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the Kerala Assembly election, at Mudavanmugal LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:26:07.603+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala elections 2026: Mohanlal queues up like any voter as Mammootty and Prithviraj lead star turnout at polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, South-Indian, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/say-we-are-just-friends-message-exposes-bengaluru-doctor-murder-case-1.500501308</loc>
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<image:caption>Police said Dr Mahendra Reddy, a general surgeon, allegedly overdosed his wife, Dr Kruthika Reddy, a dermatologist, with Propofol — an anaesthetic commonly used in operating theatres — at their home in the Munnekollal area of the city in April.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:21:29.229+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Say we are just friends': message exposes Bengaluru doctor murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/mubadala-aum-hits-dh14-trillion-uae-investments-drive-growth-1.500501295</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/dhmwy17k/Mubadala</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T14:06:54.060+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mubadala AUM hits Dh1.4 trillion, UAE investments drive growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/united-in-strength/khda-chief-conveys-sheikh-hamdans-regards-to-dubai-student-who-wrote-heartfelt-letter-to-him-1.500501278</loc>
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<image:caption>A screengrab of the virtual meeting of the KHDA DG and other officials with Shanaya Badlani and her mother.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:58:04.874+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KHDA chief conveys Sheikh Hamdan’s regards to Dubai student who wrote heartfelt letter to him</news:title>
<news:keywords>United in Strength, Education, UAE, KHDA, Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/kerala-votes-in-crucial-2026-assembly-polls-1.500501254</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala went to the polls on April 9, 2026, in a high-stakes Assembly election that will shape the state’s political future. Over 2.7 crore voters across 140 constituencies are casting their ballots in a closely watched contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), the United Democratic Front (UDF), and the BJP-led NDA.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>First-time voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the Kerala Assembly election at a polling station in Cherurakkal LPS in Kazhakoottam constituency, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, on Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Elderly women voters show their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the Kerala Assembly election, in Idamalakkudi on Thursday, April 09, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Voters wait in queues to cast their votes during the Kerala Assembly election at Jawahar Nagar LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The LDF is aiming for a rare third consecutive term, while the UDF is banking on anti-incumbency sentiment. Voting has been largely peaceful, with steady turnout reported across districts. The results, expected next month, will determine the next phase of governance in the southern state.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan cast his vote for the Kerala assembly elections, at RC Amala Basic UP School in Pinarayi, in Kannur on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Kerala Assembly V D Satheesan along with his wife and daughter shows their ink-marked fingers after casting their votes during the Kerala Assembly election, at a polling booth in Kochi on Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala BJP President and Nemom BJP-NDA candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the Kerala Assembly election at Jawahar Nagar LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actor Mammootty arrives at a polling booth to cast his vote during the Kerala Assembly election, in Kochi on Thursday, April 09, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Malayalam film superstar Mohanlal shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the Kerala Assembly election, at Mudavanmugal LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the Kerala Assembly election, at a polling booth in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday, April 09, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BJP candidate from Vattiyoorkavu constituency R Sreelekha greets voters during the Kerala Assembly election at Jawahar Nagar LPS, in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala on Thursday, April 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:29:08.725+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala votes in crucial 2026 Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, news-photos, kerala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/philippines/applying-for-a-philippine-passport-now-heres-why-it-may-take-longer-1.500501250</loc>
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<image:caption>Applicants filing since late March may face longer waiting times, as authorities work to restore normal processing</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:27:27.351+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Applying for a Philippine passport now? Here’s why it may take longer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Philippines, Philippines, travel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/how-dubai-kept-fresh-food-flowing-fast-logistics-ports-and-policy-moves-ensure-steady-supplies-1.500501248</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of the Fruit and Vegetable Traders Business Group have affirmed the strong availability and variety of food products in Dubai, including fresh and perishable goods.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>UAE retailers reveal months of food stock amid rising tensions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T13:23:48.473+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Dubai kept fresh food flowing: Fast logistics, ports, and policy moves ensure steady supplies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, United in Strength, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/apple-releases-ios-2641-a-quiet-update-that-fixes-what-264-broke-1.500501212</loc>
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<image:caption>Apple moves fast to fix bugs in iOS 26.4 with new stability-focused update.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:59:38.191+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple releases iOS 26.4.1 — a quiet update that fixes what 26.4 broke</news:title>
<news:keywords>Media</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/oneplus-nord-6-everything-about-specs-price-and-its-9000mah-battery-1.500501195</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:48:36.149+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OnePlus Nord 6: Everything about specs, price and its 9,000mAh battery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/ask-gulf-news-when-termination-is-not-considered-arbitrary-dismissal-1.500501211</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:43:59.338+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ask Gulf News: When termination is not considered arbitrary dismissal?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ask Gulf News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/regé-jean-page-on-you-me-tuscany-the-rom-com-that-made-him-believe-in-love-again-1.500501179</loc>
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<image:caption>Regé-Jean Page from 'You Me &amp; Tuscany 1</image:caption>
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<image:caption>You Me &amp; Tuscany 1</image:caption>
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<image:caption>You Me &amp; Tuscany 1</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Stars from Rege Jean Page's latest romantic comedy You Me &amp; Tuscany</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:35:24.972+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regé-Jean Page on ‘You, Me &amp; Tuscany’: The rom-com that made him believe in love again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, HollyWood, UAE, Europe, hollywood, UAE films</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-leads-regional-push-to-boost-supply-chain-resilience-1.500501178</loc>
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<image:caption>High-level meeting focuses on supply chains, corridors and logistics stability.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:26:47.112+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE leads regional push to boost supply chain resilience</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/living-in-uae/ask-us/hajj-leave-in-uae-private-sector-everything-you-need-to-know-1.500501189</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:25:21.757+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hajj leave in UAE private sector: Everything you need to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Living-Ask-Us, Hajj, UAE Labour Law</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/yas-mall-launches-free-walking-club-for-residents-1.500501159</loc>
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<image:caption>The Yas Mall Walking Club is free for residents to join</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:21:42.771+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yas Mall launches free Walking Club for residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Yas Mall walking club, Abu Dhabi indoor fitness</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/binance-joins-one-nation-one-people-initiative-with-design-commission-abu-dhabi-1.500501134</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:18:08.984+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Binance joins “One Nation. One People.” initiative with Design Commission Abu Dhabi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/dubai-humanitarian-facilitates-airlift-of-critical-medical-supplies-from-who-msf-and-unicef-to-afghanistan-1.500501164</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T12:01:34.677+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Humanitarian facilitates airlift of critical medical supplies from WHO, MSF, and Unicef to Afghanistan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/time-for-complimentshas-passed-as-region-faces-critical-phase-says-anwar-gargash-1.500501150</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr. Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:55:41.719+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Time for compliments has passed as region faces critical phase', says Anwar Gargash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/lifestyle/top-12-cafés-in-the-uae-perfect-for-studying-or-working-1.500499016</loc>
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<image:caption>Cities like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, and Sharjah have several cafés that people enjoy visiting when they need a place to work or study.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A woman sits with her laptop at a cafe in Beirut.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The library is free to enter and is open to anyone looking for a space to work, study, read or relax.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:49:24.169+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top 12 cafés in the UAE perfect for studying or working </news:title>
<news:keywords>Lifestyle, UAE, abu dhabi, Dubai, lifestyle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/sheikh-hamdan-shares-video-echoing-uae-presidents-promise-we-will-emerge-stronger-1.500501091</loc>
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<image:caption>A combination of images showing Sheikh Hamdan's posts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:45:45.861+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sheikh Hamdan shares video echoing UAE President’s promise: 'We will emerge stronger'</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/atif-aslams-dubai-concert-rescheduled-new-date-venue-and-ticket-info-1.500501141</loc>
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<image:caption>Atif Aslam will now perform in November, this year.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:44:23.940+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atif Aslam’s Dubai concert rescheduled: New date, venue, and ticket info</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/how-sharjahs-new-university-partnership-will-drive-tourism-opportunities-in-the-uae-1.500501107</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ku5mrv9z/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-22.01.11.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: Khalid Jasim Al Midfa and Tod Laursen</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tod Laursen, chancellor of the American University of Sharjah</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/z7px6pby/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-08-at-14.17.56.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior officials from both institutions, various media outlets, and a group of invited guests during the MoU signing ceremony on April 8 held at the House of Wisdom in Sharjah</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:44:21.801+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Sharjah’s new university partnership will drive tourism, opportunities in the UAE</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Tourism, Education, UAE, Education, Sharjah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/this-girl-having-her-phone-out-fans-spot-wild-error-in-devil-wears-prada-2-trailer-1.500501050</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-13/f9f1msul/miranda.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in The Devil Wears Prada 2</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep and Emily Blunt in 'The Devil Wears Prada'</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Meryl Streep in the movie, The Devil Wears Prada</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cast members from left to right, Stanley Tucci, Meryl Streep, Adrian Grenier, Anne Hathaway, and Emily Blunt, pose for photographers during the red carpet arrivals for the New York premiere of the film titled "The Devil Wears Prada," Monday, June 19, 2006.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:41:40.124+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'This girl having her phone out…': Fans spot wild error in Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer error, Devil Wears Prada 2 mistake, Prada 2 trailer viral moment, Anne Hathaway trailer moment, Miranda Priestly meme debate, Devil Wears Prada sequel news, Prada 2 release date, Devil Wears Prada behind the scenes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/arts-culture/saadiyatcultural-districtabu-dhabilaunchesmuseum-passoffering-access-to-threeworld-class-museums-1.500501129</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/11/04/louvre-1636045277540_17cebe5c980_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Louvre Abu Dhabi brings together art and artefacts from across civilisations and centuries.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:36:38.040+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi launches ‘Museum Pass’ offering access to three world-class museums</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arts Culture</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/transport/parkin-launches-spots-for-shops-how-to-get-free-parking-in-dubai-1.500501099</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/1vjf2k9p/Localshops</image:loc>
<image:caption>From a morning coffee to a quick haircut, getting a key duplicated or enjoying a plate of butter chicken, “Spots for Shops” turns everyday purchases into support for the small businesses that keep Dubai’s neighbourhoods vibrant and local.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:26:07.454+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parkin launches ‘Spots for Shops’: How to get free parking in Dubai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Transport, Living-Transport, Parkin, Dubai parking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/xo-kitty-star-anthony-keyvan-shuts-down-fallout-rumours-i-love-my-cast-and-the-show-no-animosity-here-1.500501089</loc>
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<image:caption>Anthony Keyvan with Anna Cathcart in XO, Kitty</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:08:39.120+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>XO, Kitty star Anthony Keyvan shuts down 'fallout' rumours: 'I love my cast and the show, no animosity here' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/new-hormuz-toll-fee-a-beautiful-thing-says-trump-could-change-global-rules-1.500501006</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-23/7z4qkzuo/202603233717560.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vessel traffic through the Strait has resumed under the US-Iran ceasefire, as seen on the latest shipping maps. Iran has reportedly imposed a $2 million transit fee on select ships in the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A satellite view of the Hormuz Strait.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T11:02:17.984+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Hormuz toll fee? A 'beautiful thing’, says Trump — could change global rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/5th-ld-writethru-663-1.500500160</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/nr1e62tg/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PSG's Desire Doue, left, celebrates with PSG's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after scoring the opening goal during the Champions League quarterfinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool in Paris, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kvaratskhelia was on fire again in the Champions League</image:caption>
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<image:caption>It was a night to forget for Liverpool who travel back to England with a two-goal deficit</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:57:44.151+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PSG beat Liverpool in Champions League quarter-final</news:title>
<news:keywords>champions league psg liverpool</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/iran-delegation-to-reach-islamabad-tonight-ahead-of-us-talks-1.500500936</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/6ylaso30/gulfnewsimport20210629Stock-Pakistan-Flag17a581e7abclarge.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Iranian delegation is expected to arrive in Islamabad late Thursday ahead of Pakistan-brokered talks with the United States, Iran's envoy said.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:45:04.073+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran delegation to reach Islamabad tonight ahead of US talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-weather-alert-rain-and-dust-forecast-as-authorities-issue-traffic-warning-1.500501037</loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:07:29.104+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE weather alert: Rain and dust forecast as authorities issue traffic warning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather, UAE weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/iphone-fold-delay-explained-why-apples-foldable-may-take-longer-and-get-a-new-name-1.500501030</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-01-05/6xbqxqjv/Flip-iPhone-Thumb-3-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apple is aiming to introduce a foldable iPhone in 2026 or 2027.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T10:05:02.370+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>iPhone Fold delay explained: Why Apple’s Foldable may take longer — and get a new name</news:title>
<news:keywords>Technology, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/dubai-gold-slips-after-two-day-surge-traders-watch-iran-talks-1.500501020</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/7aoiq9mm/DubaiGold</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dubai Gold</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ptpburkn/453514571.png</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:52:16.986+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai gold slips after two-day surge, traders watch Iran talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail, YourMoney-Saving-Investment, UAE Gold, Dubai gold</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/freezing-at-work-why-uncertain-times-are-leaving-you-mentally-stuck-uae-experts-explain-how-to-break-free-1.500500661</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/1qyee98t/feature-lead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As unpredictable news and uncertain times swarm all around us, it’s difficult to switch off from the world like you used to, and work, just like you used to.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Girish Banwari, psychiatrist at Camali clinic</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/7poo6x6y/Kirrin_Hilliar__professor_in_psychology_at_the_Heriot_Watt_University_18f770a7796_author.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kirrin Hilliar, professor in psychology at the Heriot-Watt University</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/axoye8x1/Cassie_Mather_Reid_188d8b256f0_author.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cassie Mather-Reid</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:23:31.867+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freezing at work? Why uncertain times are leaving you mentally stuck — UAE experts explain how to break free</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/how-doctors-at-medcare-remove-massive-colon-tumour-without-open-surgery-1.500500958</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ennyj4em/Dr.-Mohamed-Abdelhafez.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Mohamed Abdelhafez, Consultant Gastroenterologist 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>2026-04-09T09:15:19.909+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How doctors at Medcare remove massive colon tumour without open surgery</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, Company News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/misbah-ullah-drives-away-in-jetour-t1-as-emaxhuawei-mate-x7-raffle-concludes-in-uae-1.500500988</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/br15jj43/EMAX-Jetour-Winner.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:07:27.696+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Misbah Ullah drives away in Jetour T1 as Emax–Huawei Mate X7 raffle concludes in UAE</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus, Company News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/did-she-wear-prada-inside-the-rare-meeting-between-meryl-streep-and-anna-wintour-1.500500280</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/eq7fpt3m/HFTexP0awAAHsOl.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anna Wintour &amp; Meryl Streep</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T09:07:05.807+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Did she wear Prada? Inside the rare meeting between Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, hollywood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/cha-eun-woo-pays-136m-in-tax-case-apologises-as-scrutiny-reaches-military-role-i-will-not-make-excuses-1.500500979</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-03-17/0s0h8bot/Snapinst.app4644578759257115594230954717261168397405950n1080.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cha Eun-woo, a singer and actor, made his debut in 2014.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:50:13.129+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cha Eun-woo pays $13.6m in tax case, apologises as scrutiny reaches military role: 'I will not make excuses...'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/trump-says-us-military-to-stay-deployed-near-iran-until-real-agreement-reached-2-1.500500972</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/ubj0kufs/gulfnews2026-03-20fgh90y599547459.avif</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:49:41.379+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US military to stay deployed near Iran until 'real agreement' reached</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/bahrain-airport-resumes-flights-after-airspace-reopening-1.500500974</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2018/1/15/1_16a08477361.2157344_3834054413_16a08477361_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Bahrain International Airport.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:46:26.261+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahrain airport resumes flights after airspace reopening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Bahrain, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/dhurandhar-2-crosses-rs-164-billion-enters-the-global-top-10-highest-grossing-films-of-2026-1.500500970</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-19/mx8hy4yf/dhurandhar2.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar 2</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:41:05.891+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhurandhar 2 crosses Rs 16.4 billion, enters the global top 10 highest-grossing films of 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/uae-braces-for-unsettled-weather-with-rain-and-dust-through-monday-1.500500967</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/nqf6yzkw/gulfnewsimport20220104STOCK-WEATHER-CLOUD-DUBAI17e262d4a25large.avif</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:35:08.721+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE braces for unsettled weather with rain and dust through Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/jazeera-airways-halts-select-india-routes-till-may-15-refunds-issued-1.500500962</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Jazeera Airways</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:32:13.511+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jazeera Airways halts select India routes till May 15, refunds issued</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:30:46.226+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/254-killed-1165-injured-in-israeli-strikes-on-lebanon-1.500500924</loc>
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<image:caption>The death toll from Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets across Lebanon has risen to 254, with 1,165 others injured.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:27:39.006+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>254 killed, 1,165 injured in Israeli strikes on Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/corporate-news/research-science-investment-unveils-cultured-teacher-award-across-the-arab-world-1.500500945</loc>
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<image:caption>Najla Saif Al Shamsi, Chair of the Board of Directors of Research Science Investment</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T08:05:45.578+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Research Science Investment unveils ‘Cultured Teacher’ Award across the Arab world</news:title>
<news:keywords>Corporate-News</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/175v9bz-two-killed-plane-crash-arizona-airport-1.500500905</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:40:53.879+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plane crash at Arizona airport kills two</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/north-korea-says-its-latest-weapons-tests-included-missiles-with-cluster-bomb-warheads-1.500500874</loc>
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<image:caption>A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:27:53.769+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads</news:title>
<news:keywords>north korea missiles clusterbomb nuclear</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/africa/60-killed-in-armed-attacks-in-northwestern-nigeria-1.500500878</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/4kxr974p/kcw02rxq1ka0gqxpo.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:23:34.040+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60 killed in armed attacks in northwestern Nigeria</news:title>
<news:keywords>Africa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/usisrael-war-on-iran-day-40-trump-israel-agree-to-twoweek-ceasefire-iran-says-talks-start-friday-in-pakistan-1.500499565</loc>
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<image:caption>First responders and residents gather at the site of an Israeli airstrike in Beirut's Tallet al-Khayyat neighbourhood, on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises from the sites of Israeli air strikes on Beirut and its southern suburbs.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Buildings in flames, charred cars, ambulance sirens wailing: in an instant, an Israeli strike turned one of Beirut's busiest arteries into a scene of devastation on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Smoke rises from the site of Israeli airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iranians react after a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An Iranian man holds up picture of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei as others react to a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An Iranian man holds up picture of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei as others react to a ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says negotiations will continue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T07:07:12.898+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US–Israel war on Iran, day 40: Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed to by US, says White House; Israel continues to attack Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, World, UAE, Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, America, Qatar, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/venezuelas-interim-president-announces-wage-hike-1.500500891</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/zi6u7jhh/newsml_afp_com_20260409T013447Z_doc_a77y263.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout picture released by the Venezuelan Presidency press office shows Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaking during a national broadcast in Caracas on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T06:46:36.803+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela's interim president announces wage hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/hezbollah-says-fired-rockets-towards-israel-in-response-to-violation-of-ceasefire-1.500500869</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/05/19/Hezbollah-1558262170372_16acfa9c307_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hezbollah militants march in a parade in a file photo.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:56:32.384+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hezbollah says fired rockets towards Israel in response to 'violation of ceasefire'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/qatar/175v9an-emir-qatar-french-president-discuss-latest-1.500500824</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-09/kykvrv5j/France-Qatar-flags.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:37:11.394+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emir of Qatar, French President discuss latest regional, international developments over phone</news:title>
<news:keywords>Qatar, Europe</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/were-barca-robbed-of-a-penalty-was-the-pubill-incident-similar-to-mings-penalty-1.500500817</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/eidhqzs7/Flick-fuming</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pubill handball incident is a major talking point after Barca's loss against Atletico</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/eidhqzs7/Flick-fuming</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pubill handball incident is a major talking point after Barca's loss against Atletico</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/v7oif075/Incident</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pubil handball incident</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T05:00:00.000+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Were Barca robbed of a penalty? Was the Pubill incident similar to Mings' penalty?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, football</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/bahrain-spain-foreign-ministers-exchange-views-on-latest-international-developments-review-longstanding-ties-1.500500827</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/gnlooeab/Bahrain-Spain.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:59:06.677+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bahrain, Spain foreign ministers exchange views on latest international developments, review longstanding ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Europe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-closely-following-ceasefire-announcement-affirms-importance-of-irans-adherence-to-cessation-of-terrorist-attacks-ensuring-freedom-of-navigation-1.500500695</loc>
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<image:caption>The UAE flag.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:30:37.339+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE seeks clarification on provisions of US-Iran ceasefire agreement</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, Mena</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/abdullah-bin-zayed-discusses-regional-developments-with-several-foreign-ministers-over-phone-1.500500797</loc>
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<image:caption>Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T03:15:36.110+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abdullah bin Zayed discusses regional developments with several foreign ministers over phone</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/uae-strongly-condemns-terrorist-attack-on-israels-consulate-in-istanbul-1.500500711</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>A general view of Istanbul.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:43:40.102+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on Israel’s Consulate in Istanbul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Europe</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/iacad-emarat-ev-charging-stations-company-launch-smart-infrastructure-in-dubai-mosques-1.500500502</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/s1mizl7x/jjv02qce1ka1fbypo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahmed Darwish Al Muhairi, Director General of IACAD, and Engineer Ahmed Al Kaabi, a Board Member of the Emarat EV Charging Stations Company (UAEV) signed the agreement that would see electric vehicle smart chargers being installed in Dubai mosques.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T02:42:29.395+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IACAD, Emarat EV charging stations company launch smart infrastructure in Dubai mosques</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, UAE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/fujairah-reinforces-its-geological-standing-with-three-mining-zones-unique-rock-diversity-1.500500793</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/ruoim9lc/3ez02rxo1ka00avpo.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:37:05.066+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fujairah reinforces its geological standing with three mining zones, unique rock diversity</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/us-iran-truce-hangs-in-balance-as-war-flares-in-lebanon-1.500499520</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/8h8jq7as/Lebanon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke rises from Israeli artillery shelling on the village of Bayada as it is seen from Tyre city, south Lebanon. File photo taken on Thursday, March 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:28:40.436+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran truce hangs in balance as war flares in Lebanon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/oil-prices-plunge-stocks-surge-on-us-iran-ceasefire-1.500499658</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-06-22/1p7umkix/202506223434209.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:24:22.274+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/why-middle-east-oil-and-gas-recovery-could-take-months-despite-ceasefire-1.500500789</loc>
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<image:caption>Around 11 million barrels per day of oil production remain shut in across the region.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T01:11:47.295+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Middle East oil and gas recovery could take months despite ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy, Markets, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/agentic-commerce-the-quiet-revolution-in-how-we-buy-1.500500755</loc>
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<image:caption>Visa and Mastercard credit cards</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-09T00:18:04.915+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agentic commerce: The quiet revolution in how we buy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/uae-businesses-turn-to-digital-legal-tools-to-overcome-crisis-challenges-1.500500752</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-12-20/7sly0rvt/stock_legal_will_1930bf1e7a1_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:53:23.534+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE businesses turn to digital legal tools to overcome crisis challenges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/oil-follows-geopolitics-the-sun-does-not-1.500500744</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/9rh70d2e/The_US_has_approved_several_utility_scale_solar_battery_storage_projects__which_will_see_solar_power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A utility-scale solar and battery storage project in the desert.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:42:33.646+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil follows geopolitics - the sun does not</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis</news:keywords>
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<news:title>Portfolio construction must evolve for a new market era</news:title>
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<image:caption>Turkish police secure the area after a gunmen attack at a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, Tuesday, April 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:24:42.067+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 200 arrests in Turkey after attack on Israeli consulate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena</news:keywords>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T23:16:32.145+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed in fiery crash in Kuwait</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kuwait</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/ketamine-queen-jailed-for-15-years-over-matthew-perry-drugs-1.500500700</loc>
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<image:caption>A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who sold the drugs that killed "Friends" star Matthew Perry was jailed for 15 years by a California court on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Matthew Perry's mother Suzanne Perry and Perry's stepfather Keith Morrison arrive for the sentencing hearing of "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha, who is set to be sentenced for supplying drugs to Matthew Perry, at the Edward R. Roybal Federal Courthouse in Los Angeles on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:49:52.092+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ketamine Queen' jailed for 15 years over Matthew Perry drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-affirms-importance-of-irans-adherence-to-cessation-of-attacks-1.500500701</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE flag</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:40:16.135+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE affirms importance of Iran’s adherence to cessation of attacks </news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/five-uncomfortable-truths-about-audit-quality-1.500500683</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2025-07-28/wgtkipnz/Stock-Tax-auditing</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Saad Maniar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:24:33.076+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five uncomfortable truths about audit quality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/resilience-in-real-time-lessons-from-golds-volatility-1.500500678</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-19/xo8sj8m1/gold__gold_price__gold_bars__gold_coins__gold_graph_185d5292c3b_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Naser Taher</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:10:35.155+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Resilience in real time: Lessons from gold’s volatility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/how-connectivity-is-shaping-the-future-of-offshore-workforce-sustainability-1.500500644</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-20/z2ednmoi/Malampaya_oil_platform_17fd113e7c4_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T22:00:53.135+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How connectivity is shaping the future of offshore workforce sustainability</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dh30m-uae-lottery-draw-results-out-check-if-youre-among-the-winners-1.500500605</loc>
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<image:caption>UAE Lottery show host Diala Makki during Lucky Day Draw No. 260408 on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:56:47.725+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dh30m UAE Lottery: Draw results out – check if you’re among the winners</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, The UAE Lottery</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/analysis/difference-between-reacting-and-being-ready-1.500500631</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/t7m15z4z/Dubaiskyline2026</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Hussam Baghdadi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:32:50.734+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Difference between reacting and being ready: How the UAE economy turned uncertainty into resilience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Analysis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/ceasefire-plan-published-by-iran-not-the-one-agreed-by-us-white-house-1.500500515</loc>
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<image:caption>The White House.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T21:18:48.797+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ceasefire plan published by Iran not the one agreed by US: White House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Americas, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/dubai-mall-shoppers-surprised-as-sheikh-mohammed-makes-unannounced-visit-1.500500555</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Sheikh Mohammed at Dubai Mall.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T20:16:13.968+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai Mall shoppers surprised as Sheikh Mohammed makes unannounced visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/from-stone-age-to-golden-age-trumps-iran-pivot-1.500500533</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/nye6cre3/US-President-Donald-Trump</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:51:51.930+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From 'Stone Age' to 'Golden Age': Trump’s Iran pivot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas, Iran, America, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/eala-loses-at-linz-after-letting-big-leads-slip-1.500500529</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/huvolk8n/Alex_Eala_Alexandra_Eala_18018090d01_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alex Eala</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:41:11.942+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eala loses at Linz after letting big leads slip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/aviation/etihad-launches-seasonal-flights-to-dhaka-to-boost-uae-bangladesh-links-1.500500511</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-09/24j2620p/Etihadairways-2026</image:loc>
<image:caption>Etihad Airways is currently operating limited flights from 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>2026-04-08T19:25:49.246+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Etihad launches seasonal flights to Dhaka to boost UAE-Bangladesh links</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aviation, Travel, Etihad Airways, travel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/banking/uae-bahrain-sign-dh20-billion-currency-swap-agreement-1.500500472</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/z729d9sk/of702qw11ka1frepo.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:10:19.470+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE, Bahrain sign Dh20 billion currency swap agreement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Banking, UAE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/tourism/ceasefire-lifts-uae-tourism-mood-travel-industry-cautiously-gears-up-for-recovery-1.500500450</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2024-11-18/rmbnpauq/STOCK_DUBAI_TOURISM_ECONOMY_DUBAI_MALL_BURJ__17e4806dce5_original_ratio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Federal and local authorities have taken strong measures to ensure stability, says Issam Kazim, CEO of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/3aly16o1/Dubaiskyline2026</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Dubai Executive Council has approved Dh1 billion in short-term economic incentives from April to September 2026,</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:07:20.585+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ceasefire lifts UAE tourism mood — travel industry cautiously gears up for recovery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tourism, Aviation, travel, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/uk-pm-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-welcomes-iran-war-truce-1.500499856</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2024/09/12/Britain-s-Prime-Minister-Keir-Starmer_191e709b8ca_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T19:01:50.103+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK PM arrives in Saudi Arabia, welcomes Iran war truce</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saudi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/iran-warns-ships-in-hormuz-seek-permission-or-face-destruction-1.500500448</loc>
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<image:caption>US Navy retail service specialist Artayja Stewart of Clarksville stands guard next to a machine gun aboard the USS Paul Hamilton in the Strait of Hormuz in a file picture.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:35:02.236+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran warns ships in Hormuz: Seek permission or face destruction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas, Israel, americas, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/opinion/op-eds/lebanon-held-hostage-the-cost-of-hezbollahs-dominance-1.500500279</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/azkcqx3u/newsml_afp_com_20260408T140851Z_doc_a74w7kf.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First-responders inspect destroyed vehicles and rubble and debris in the aftermath of Israeli bombardment on the village of Shmistar in the centre of Lebanon's eastern Bekaa valley on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:19:42.546+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon held hostage: The cost of Hezbollah’s dominance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Op-Eds, Iran, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/cricket/pcb-clears-four-pakistan-players-for-t20-blast-including-usama-mir-1.500500422</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/uwjaez2j/Pakistan_s_Usama_Mir_drops_a_catch_of_Australia_s_David_Warner__18b52b6a199_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan's Usama Mir</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/1qvqbslw/Pakistan_s_Usama_Mir_drops_a_catch_of_Australia_s_David_Warner__18b52b6a199_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan's Usama Mir</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T18:10:40.746+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PCB clears four Pakistan players for T20 Blast including Usama Mir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, cricket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/company-news/lulu-exchange-partners-with-dubai-municipality-to-enable-seamless-payment-services-1.500500419</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/r7kgsltv/IMG-20260225-WA0067-copy.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:59:30.567+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LuLu Exchange partners with Dubai Municipality to enable seamless payment services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Company News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/martin-brundle-says-russell-must-approach-mercedes-teammate-antonelli-as-if-hes-facing-a-peak-hamilton-1.500500407</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/zk6asrzg/newsml_afp_com_20250616T000000Z_PH_GTY_2220481321.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Martin Brundle has had his say on the rivalry inside the Mercedes garage</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli of Italy reacts on the podium after winning the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mercedes' British driver George Russell has seen teammate Kimi Antonelli win the past two GP's</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kimi Antonelli has set for pace for Mercedes, winning in China and Japan</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:56:02.855+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Martin Brundle says Russell must approach Mercedes teammate Antonelli as if he’s facing a peak Hamilton</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Motorsport, Formula-One</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/uae-business-community-see-ceasefire-stabilising-trade-investment-1.500500363</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2019/02/28/abudhabicorniche2_resources1_16a4a16ca8a_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UAE’s underlying economic fundamentals are expected to support a gradual recovery.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:55:37.276+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE business community see ceasefire stabilising trade, investment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Markets, Retail, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/arab-parliament-condemns-continued-blatant-iranian-attacks-against-arab-gulf-states-despite-ceasefire-1.500500383</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/p1k94k1t/dxx02qvs1ka1chrpo.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:44:54.675+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arab Parliament condemns continued blatant Iranian attacks against Arab Gulf states despite ceasefire</news:title>
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<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/retail/primarks-second-uae-store-to-open-in-dubai-mirdif-city-centre-1.500500389</loc>
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<image:caption>The Primark store at Dubai Mall which opened on March 26.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:40:11.137+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE gets second Primark store just weeks after Dubai Mall debut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Retail, UAE Shopping Malls, Retail</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/technology/media/chrome-finally-gets-vertical-tabs-and-it-could-change-how-you-browse-forever-1.500500385</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/tj0f7uit/DYfswfSv.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>Google Chrome</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:39:55.830+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chrome finally gets vertical tabs — and it could change how you browse forever</news:title>
<news:keywords>Media</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/ask-gulf-news/non-compete-clauses-in-uae-labour-law-everything-you-need-to-know-1.500500361</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/f4lljxzx/Untitled-design-60.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, non-compete clauses are enforceable but only within clearly defined boundaries.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/jdfeb67z/ASK-GULF-NEWS</image:loc>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:26:51.133+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Non-compete clauses in UAE Labour Law: Everything you need to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ask Gulf News, UAE jobs, UAE Labour Law</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/2026-masters-round-12-tee-times-and-groups-confirmed-1.500500359</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/rake1stm/Rory_McIlroy_plays_his_shot_from_the_15th_tee_during_the_first_round_of_the_BMW_Championship__17b869.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tee times and groups confirmed for 2026 Masters</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2022/02/14/Scottie-Scheffler-celebrates-after-winning-the-the-WM-Phoenix-Open_17ef7514350_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scottie Scheffler will look to get back to the form he had at the start of the year</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/mbusvu9j/newsml_afp_com_20260407T000000Z_PH_GTY_2270264236.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patrick Reed is the current Dubai Desert Classic champion</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2021/06/23/Bryson-DeChambeau-is-heading-to-the-Olympics_17a37efba87_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bryson DeChambeau will be hoping he can go one better than last year</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/import/2023/06/30/SPO_230630-JUSTIN-ROSE-1688115764814_1890b8a5e62_large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justin Rose is still in search of his first Masters title</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:18:15.224+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 Masters: Round 1–2 tee times and groups confirmed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sport, Masters Tournament, Rory McIlroy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/weather/weather-alert-uae-to-see-scattered-rain-from-tomorrow-to-monday-1.500500336</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-30/tocwd3ig/UAERaincarinsurance</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre added that the weather pattern reflects a shift towards more unstable conditions.</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T17:08:31.619+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weather alert: UAE to see scattered rain from tomorrow to Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Weather</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/the-kurator/life/the-art-of-staying-put-dubais-ultimate-staycation-daycation-and-wellness-escapes-1.500500294</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/qhwr3mw3/FS-Jumeirah.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:38:20.201+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The art of staying put: Dubai’s ultimate staycation, daycation and wellness escapes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Life</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/property/sharjah-welcomes-a-new-residential-community-built-around-everyday-wellbeing-1.500500297</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/s587l52h/photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amro Saleh, CEO and Founder of Sanzen Developments and Hesham Mustafa, Project Manager at PTC Contracting d</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:36:41.343+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharjah welcomes a new residential Community Built Around Everyday Wellbeing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Property, Sharjah property</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/iran-confirms-participation-in-islamabad-peace-talks-with-the-united-states-1.500500265</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/olojnr5a/Pak-Iran</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. File photo</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:11:49.520+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran confirms participation in Islamabad peace talks with the United States</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-disappointed-as-security-council-fails-to-act-on-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-1.500500270</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-06/36fwehlq/ANI_20260406052551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image of the Strait of Hormuz</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:11:27.967+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE disappointed as Security Council fails to act on Strait of Hormuz crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>UAE, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/mena/tehran-s-call-how-mojtaba-khamenei-sealed-the-iran-deal-1.500500255</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/63iqbvft/ANI_20260402003517.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The final call rested with Mojtaba Khamenei, who, according to Axios, became actively involved in the negotiations in their closing stages</image:caption>
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<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T16:09:18.629+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tehran’s call: How Mojtaba Khamenei sealed the Iran deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mena, Americas, americas, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/pakistan/how-pakistans-quiet-diplomacy-drives-us-iran-ceasefire-breakthrough-1.500500186</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-27/wjt62dju/preview.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - President Donald Trump, left, listens as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif speaks during a summit to support ending the more than two-year Israel-Hamas war in Gaza after a breakthrough ceasefire deal, on Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:56:29.795+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Pakistan’s quiet diplomacy drives US-Iran ceasefire breakthrough</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pakistan, Gulf, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/actor-v-is-back-bts-star-returns-to-school-in-new-teaser-1.500500213</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/96n01il8/newsml_afp_com_20251114T000000Z_PH_GTY_2246819940.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BTS' Taehyung returns to acting in Compose Coffee’s short film That Night, Our Decaf.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:56:05.193+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor V is back: BTS star returns to school in new teaser </news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, Music, Kpop, Music, BTS, Kdrama</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/dubai-champion-medvedev-suffers-shock-6-0-6-0-defeat-on-monte-carlo-clay-1.500500249</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/cgaamcf1/newsml_afp_com_20260408T094735Z_doc_a73h3c6.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russia's Daniil Medvedev sits between games as he plays against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Russia's Daniil Medvedev leaves the Court Rainier III after playing against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Russia's Daniil Medvedev smashes his racket on the clay as he plays against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Russia's Daniil Medvedev smashes his racket on the clay as he plays against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>This photograph shows Russia's Daniil Medvedev's smashed racket on the clay as he plays against Italy's Matteo Berrettini during the Monte Carlo ATP Masters Series Tournament round of 32 tennis match on Court Rainier III at the Monte-Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, south-eastern France on April 8, 2026.</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>2026-04-08T15:55:46.893+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubai champion Medvedev suffers shock 6-0, 6-0 defeat on Monte Carlo clay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-a-source-of-stability-under-wise-leadership-says-sharjah-ruler-1.500499938</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-07/7sj32gcd/6sz02oo61ka1s4fpo.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:49:08.320+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE a source of stability under wise leadership, says Sharjah Ruler</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, Sharjah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/why-some-stats-show-cristiano-ronaldo-on-961-goals-instead-of-967-1.500500008</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/gmy4efmr/Ronaldos-goal-tally-confusion</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ronaldo's total goal tally confusion</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/vru85xit/Ronaldos_goal_tally_confusion.</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ronaldo's total goal tally confusion</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/fi57xru7/transfermarkt-Ronaldo-goal-tally</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ronaldo's international goal tally in transfermarkt</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/x4jpdt85/Ronaldos-total-club-goals</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ronaldo's total club goals on Transfermarkt</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:47:39.072+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why some stats show Cristiano Ronaldo on 961 goals instead of 967</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, football</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/gn-focus/richmond-district-is-highly-aligned-with-what-modern-residents-and-investors-seek-1.500500197</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/zy1lhzhy/PHOTO-2026-04-08-14-43-52.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/5fderii7/PHOTO-2026-04-08-14-43-51.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:25:20.377+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Richmond District is highly aligned with what modern residents and investors seek</news:title>
<news:keywords>GN Focus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/abu-dhabi-handles-80-million-cubic-metres-of-rainwater-equal-to-32000-olympic-sized-pools-1.500500203</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-31/xlqlkfe1/RAIN-SHJ-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:21:48.879+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abu Dhabi handles 80 million cubic metres of rainwater, equal to 32,000 Olympic-sized pools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/property/alphabeta-properties-design-led-philosophy-elevates-urban-spaces-1.500494282</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-02/z8acwdg2/acumen-image.png</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:17:51.891+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alphabeta Properties’ design-led philosophy elevates urban spaces</news:title>
<news:keywords>Property, gn-reach</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/entertainment/aubrey-plaza-expecting-first-baby-with-christopher-abbott-a-beautiful-surprise-1.500500149</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/bc0q9558/HFWAO4ybEAASdH7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aubrey Plaza &amp; Christopher Abbot</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:14:41.692+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aubrey Plaza expecting first baby with Christopher Abbott: 'A beautiful surprise' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, HollyWood, hollywood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/global-investors-turn-to-rare-diamonds-as-middle-east-tensions-fuel-market-uncertainty-1.500500177</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/o6o931su/Cropped-image.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:07:15.933+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global investors turn to rare diamonds as Middle East tensions fuel market uncertainty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, gn-reach</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/uae/government/uae-air-defences-intercept-17-ballistic-missiles-and-35-uavs-1.500500178</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-03-26/iffru2zj/UAEflag</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-08T15:03:23.952+04:00</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE air defences intercept 17 ballistic missiles and 35 drones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government, US-Israel-Iran war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/all-eyes-on-hormuz-strait-marine-traffic-starting-to-move-as-two-week-ceasefire-kicks-in-1.500500150</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-08/zvj3mrhs/Marine-Vessel-Traffic-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This before-and-after view captures a pivotal moment following intense diplomatic pressure. Iran agreed to guarantee safe passage for maritime traffic in exchange for the two-week pause in hostilities.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/xjs09db7/202604043734322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, handling a significant share of global oil and gas shipments. On Wednesday (April 8, 2026), the density of traffic has visibly grown in key channels, suggesting ship operators are seizing the opportunity to move after days of hesitation. (File photo)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.assettype.com/gulfnews/2026-04-04/xjs09db7/202604043734322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints, handling a significant share of global oil and gas shipments. On Wednesday (April 8, 2026), the density of traffic has visibly grown in key channels, suggesting ship operators are seizing the opportunity to move after days of hesitation.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>Gulf News</news:name>
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