UAE OPEC departure 'a manifestation of dissatisfaction vis à vis Saudi Arabia', expert says

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UAE OPEC departure 'a manifestation of dissatisfaction vis à vis Saudi Arabia', expert says

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France 24
Associated Press
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Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, expert in the geopolitics of energy Giacomo Luciani, Adjunct Professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, says that the departure of. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include France 24, Associated Press.

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UAE OPEC departure 'a manifestation of dissatisfaction vis à vis Saudi Arabia', expert says
France 24
France 24
Lean Left
4/28/2026

UAE OPEC departure 'a manifestation of dissatisfaction vis à vis Saudi Arabia', expert says

Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, expert in the geopolitics of energy Giacomo Luciani, Adjunct Professor at the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies in Geneva, says that the departure of the UAE from the OPEC cartels is a "manifestation of dissatisfaction vis à vis Saudi Arabia".

This is a locator map for United Arab Emirates with its capital, Abu Dhabi. (AP Photo)
Associated Press4/29/2026

United Arab Emirates will leave OPEC in a blow to the oil cartel

The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the OPEC oil cartel shook up the 65-year-old alliance that produces some 40% of the world’s crude oil and exerts major influence over the price of energy around the globe. This is a locator map for United Arab Emirates with its capital, Abu Dhabi. (AP Photo) The logo.