The UAE’s OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity

UAE's OPEC exit signals deepening rift with Saudi Arabia, marking a historic fracture in Gulf alliance. | Contesto: cronaca

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• The UAE’s OPEC exit is not about oil; it is the end of Gulf solidarity

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The United Arab Emirates’ decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is not a move driven by oil production quotas or market strategy, but rather a clear signal of a widening confrontation with Saudi Arabia and a fundamental realignment of alliances across the Gulf region, analysts say. The announcement, which came as a surprise to many in the energy world, represents the first departure of a major Gulf producer from the cartel since its founding in 1960. While the UAE has long been a key player within OPEC, tensions have been simmering behind closed doors for years, particularly over production targets that Abu Dhabi viewed as unfairly restrictive to its expanding capacity. The split, however, goes far beyond barrels of crude; it reflects a deeper political and strategic divergence between the two longtime allies. For decades, Gulf solidarity—often referred to as the “Gulf family” dynamic—has been a cornerstone of regional stability, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE presenting a united front on issues ranging from energy policy to security. Yet recent years have seen a steady erosion of that cohesion. Disagreements over the war in Yemen, where the UAE scaled back its military involvement while Saudi Arabia pressed on, have left scars. More recently, diverging approaches to relations with Iran, Israel, and the broader international community have further strained the bond. The UAE’s exit from OPEC is the most tangible manifestation of this rift. By stepping away, Abu Dhabi is asserting its independence from Riyadh’s dominance within the cartel and signaling that it will pursue its own economic and geopolitical interests, even at the cost of breaking with tradition. The move also underscores a broader trend of Gulf states seeking to diversify their alliances, looking toward Asia and Europe while reducing reliance on the Saudi-led framework that has defined regional politics for half a century. For Saudi Arabia, the loss of the UAE from OPEC is a symbolic blow, but it also carries practical implications. The cartel’s ability to coordinate production cuts and influence global oil prices may be weakened without one of its most...

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