OPEC: United Arab Emirates to Withdraw from the Organization

On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced their withdrawal from OPEC, a decision justified by a strategic revision of their energy policies. A member since 1967, this withdrawal ends nearly six decades of cooperation and could destabilize the internal balance of the organization. The UAE aims to adapt its energy policy to national priorities, particularly by enhancing its autonomy amid regional tensions and the war between Iran and the United States.