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UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+, Suhail Al Mazrouei calls strategic
NewsBytes | May 16, 2026 7:39 PM CST

UAE exit's global oil market implications

With the UAE out, OPEC loses one of its top oil producers, which could shake up global oil markets and highlights just how tough it is for member countries to stay united.
There are underlying differences between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, but officials insist it is all about strategy, not rivalry.
The timing adds another layer to ongoing energy challenges in the region.


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