UAE announces it will leave OPEC

Apr 28, 2026 · 4:31 PM UTC ·1 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 9 views

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The United Arab Emirates has announced its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). This marks the end of the UAE's participation in the group after more than fifty years. The motivations behind this withdrawal are being explored by various analysts.

Key facts

▪The UAE has been a member of OPEC for over fifty years.
▪The decision to leave OPEC was officially announced on April 28, 2026.
▪Analysts are investigating the reasons behind the UAE's withdrawal from the organization.

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The United Arab Emirates said it would leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries after being a part of the group that coordinates oil output among the world’s top producers for over five decades. NBC News’ Christine Romans reports on the motivations behind the UAE’s withdrawal.April 28, 2026

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