UAE withdrawal from Opec reopens rift with Saudi Arabia
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 00:00 UTC
- Sources: Financial Times
The UAE has withdrawn from Opec, reopening a long-standing rivalry with Saudi Arabia. The move comes after the Gulf states put on a united front during the Iran war.
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