UAE announces OPEC exit, signalling closer ties with United States
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- Category: Middle East
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:32 UTC
- Sources: Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera notes that the United Arab Emirates plans to leave OPEC and increase oil production beyond its quota, a move experts say aligns the emirate more closely with U.S. strategic interests, especially as the Strait of Hormuz reopens.
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