BBC World
UAE Quits OPEC After Nearly 60 Years, Because Apparently Rules Are for Other People
The UAE is leaving OPEC after 58 years, citing a desire for flexibility and a clear preference for pumping oil without anyone telling it to slow down.
2026-04-28
BBC World
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