On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced it would withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1—just days after nearly six decades of membership.
UAE Exits OPEC: A Seismic Shift in Global…
On April 28, 2026, the United Arab Emirates announced it would withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1—just days after nearly six decades of membership.