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United Arab Emirates To Leave OPEC And OPEC+

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The United Arab Emirates has decided to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance. The United Arab Emirates has fully reopened its airspace and resumed both direct and transit flights. This move marks the complete restoration of flight operations within the country's airspace. This decision follows more than 55 years of membership for Abu Dhabi within the organization. The decision follows historical exits by Canada in 2019, Ecuador, and Angola. Historically, Canada, Ecuador, and Angola have also left the group. Senator Alessandro Alfieri, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, discussed the decision in an interview. Previously, applicants were required to purchase property worth at least $200,000 to qualify for the permit.

The United Arab Emirates has decided to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC+ alliance. The United Arab Emirates has fully reopened its airspace and resumed both direct and transit flights. This move marks the complete restoration of flight operations within the country's airspace. This decision follows more than 55 years of membership for Abu Dhabi within the organization. The decision follows historical exits by Canada in 2019, Ecuador, and Angola. Historically, Canada, Ecuador, and Angola have also left the group. Senator Alessandro Alfieri, a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, discussed the decision in an interview. Previously, applicants were required to purchase property worth at least $200,000 to qualify for the permit. The move follows a period of caution from private businesses and investors following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Before the Middle East conflict, approximately 1,000 expatriates arrived in the Emirates daily, accounting for 90% of all visitors. This development follows previous reports regarding regional aviation status. The decision is reportedly driven by the country's own internal plans and objectives.

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Al Araby Radio

“وكانت الأنباء الإماراتية تعرض أن دولة الإمارات قررت الإنسحالب من منظمة الدول المصدرة للنفت أوبك ومن تحالف أوبك بلس اعتبار من الأول من ما يؤيار المقبل”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“وكانت الأنباء الإماراتية تعرض أن دولة الإمارات قررت الإنسحاب من منظمة الدول المصدرة للنفت أوبك ومن تحالف أوبك بلس اعتبار من الأول من ما يؤار المقبل”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“أعلنت دولة الإمارات الخروج من منظمة أوبك و أوبك بلاس”

Mastodon

“UAE announces withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1, adding it is committed to remaining "responsible and reliable producer"”

Radio Mayak

“объединённо арабский мирад выходит из ОПЕК ПЛЮС.”

Skai 100.3

“Οπέκ και τον Οπέκ πλάς από την πρώτη μαϊου ανακίνωσαν τα εινόχρονα.”

Radio Mayak

“United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC Plus.”

Radio Mayak

“United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC Plus today.”

BFM Radio

“Les Emirats arabes unis qui annoncent le retrait de l'OPEP, ce sera effectivement à partir du mois de mai.”

Radio Mayak

“Новый с последних минут объединённо арабский мирад выходит из ОПЕК ПЛЮС... цена нефти марки Brent с поставкой в июне превысила отметку 112 долларов за баррель”

BFM Radio

“Les Emirats arabes unis qui annoncent le retrait de l'OPEP, ce sera effectivement à partir du mois de mai. C'est une annonce en plein sommet des pays du Golfe, à Jeddah, dirigé par Muhammad bin Salman.”

Al Araby Radio

“دولة الإمارات قررت الإنسحاب من منظمة الدول المصدرة للنفت أوبك ومن تحالف أوبك بلس اعتبار من الأول من ما يؤيار المقبل”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“دولة الإمارات قررت الإنسحاب من منظمة الدول المصدرة للنفت أوبك ومن تحالف أوبك بلس اعتبار من الأول من ما يؤيار المقبل”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“The United Arab Emirates announced today its decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and OPEC Plus, with the decision taking effect from May 1, 2026.”

Sky News Arabia Radio

“This decision is in line with the strategic vision and long-term interests of the UAE and the development of its energy sector, including accelerating investment in energy production.”

Business FM Russia

“объединенные арабские эмираты выйдут из ОПЕК и ОПЕК ПЛЮС 1 мая. Агентства ссылаются на сообщение государственного информационного агентства УАЭ.”

Kommersant FM

“the energy minister of the Emirates says this is a sovereign national decision, based on a long-term strategic and economic concept. The Emirates are taking this step at an appropriate time, without exerting significant influence on the market, thanks to the restrictions in the Hormuz Strait.”

Mastodon

“Spojené arabské emiráty, osmý největší producent ropy na světě, opouští k 1.5. OPEC. Ropný kartel to zásadně oslabí.”

BR24

“Die meisten arabischen Emirate haben vor wenigen Minuten ihren Austritt aus der globalen Ölallianz OPEC und dem erweiterten Verbund OPEC Plus erklärt.”

BR24

“Die meisten arabischen Emirate haben vor wenigen Minuten ihren Austritt aus der globalen Ölallianz OPEC und dem erweiterten Verbund OPEC Plus erklärt. Der Schritt werde am 1. Mai also am Freitag erfolgen berichteten staatliche Medien.”

BR24

“Der Schritt werde am 1. Mai also am Freitag erfolgen berichteten staatliche Medien. Im Zuge des Kriegs gegen den Iran hatten die Emirate schwere Vorwürfe gegen andere arabische Staaten erhoben.”

Bluesky Social

“United Arab Emirates Says It Will Leave OPEC in Major Move The Gulf government has long complained about the oil cartel’s quotas, which officials believe unfairly limited their exports..”

Bluesky Social

“The UAE is leaving OPEC? Now??? I don't have time to do the reading I suddenly want to do!”

Mastodon

“Les Émirats arabes unis (EAU) se retirent de l'OPEP, rapporte Reuters.”

Reuters

“UAE leaves OPEC and OPEC+ in huge blow to global oil producers' group”

Mastodon

“Verenigde Arabische Emiraten stappen uit oliekartel OPEC”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“Earlier, Abu Dhabi officially announced its withdrawal from the OPEC Plus expanded group on May 1st.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“the conditions for terminating the membership of the United Arab Emirates in OPEC will be discussed at the next meeting of the oil union members.”

Komsomolskaya Pravda

“из ОПЕК расширенного ленса ОПЕК Плюс 1-го мая решение принято в рамках пересмотра долгосрочной энергетической стратегии страны.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri enerji bakanı yaptığı açıklamada bunun enerji alanı ve petrol sektörüyle ilgili stratejilerin dikkatli bir şekilde incelenmesinin ardından alınmış bir karar olduğunu söyledi.”

Al Araby Radio

“the Emirati news agencies reported that the United Arab Emirates has decided to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and from the OPEC Plus alliance starting from the first”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Bakan bu politik akararını değerlendirmek için doğru zaman olduğuna inandıklarını. Birleşik Arap Ömürlükleri enerji bakanı yaptığı açıklamada bunun enerji alanı ve petrol sektörüyle ilgili stratejilerin dikkatli bir şekilde incelenmesinin ardından alınmış bir karar olduğunu söyledi.”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“the Emirati news agencies have reported that the United Arab Emirates has decided to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the OPEC Plus alliance as of the first.”

Al Araby Radio

“The exporting countries of OPEC as well as the OPEC Plus alliance as of the first”

CNN Turk Radyo

“The UAE energy minister said this decision was taken after carefully reviewing strategies related to the energy and petroleum sectors. The minister stated that the UAE has been a long-standing member of OPEC and OPEC Plus.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“The UAE energy minister said this decision was taken after carefully reviewing strategies related to the energy and petroleum sectors.”

Al Araby Radio

“الدول المصدر النفت أوبك وكذلك من تحالف أوبك بلس اعتبارة من الأول”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Bakan bu politik kararını değerlendirmek için doğru zaman olduğuna inandıklarını söyledi. Enerji Bakanı Birleşik Arap Emirlikleri'nin uzun süredir... OPEC ve OPEC artı üyesi olduğunu belirterek...”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Enerji Bakanı Birleşik Arap Emirliklerinin uzun süredir... OPEC ve OPEC artı üyesi olduğunu belirterek... gelecekte dünyanın daha fazla enerji talep edeceğine... ve buna ihtiyaç duyacağını gördükleri de ifade ettiler.”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Bakan bu politika kararını değerlendirmek için... doğru zaman olduğuna inandıklarını söyledi. ...şekilde incelenmesinin ardından alınmış bir karar olduğunu söyledi.”

RFI Afrique

“Les Emirats arabes unis vont se retirer de l'organisation des pays exportateurs de pétrole menés par Riyadh et de l'Alliance OPED Plus... à partir du 1er mai”

RFI Monde

“Les Emirats arabes unis vont se retirer de l'organisation des pays exportateurs de pétrole menés par Riyadh et de l'Alliance OPEP plus content aussi. Il a réussi à ce, à partir du 1er mai”

Al Araby Radio

“الدول المصدر النفت أوبك وكذلك من تحالف أوبك بلس اعتباراً من الأول”

CNN Turk Radyo

“Bakan bu politika kararını değerlendirmek için... doğru zaman olduğuna inandıklarını söyledi. ...Enerji Bakanı Birleşik Arap Emirliklerinin uzun süredir... OPEC ve OPEC artı üyesi olduğunu belirterek... gelecekte dünyanın daha fazla enerji talep edeceğini... ve buna ihtiyaç duyacağını gördükleri de ifade etti.”

Al Araby Radio

“OPEC oil exporting countries and the OPEC Plus alliance... the UAE has complied with OPEC conditions in reducing production for the last 3 or 4 years.”

Al Araby Radio

“there are many attempts from other countries to leave OPEC Plus but I have not raised that, but the Emirati-Saudi disagreements are basically the reason, there are disagreements over Yemen, disagreements over politics, and other disagreements regarding requirements.”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“إذا يكون لديها أسباب نعم، أسد نهاد خروج أي دولة بالمطلق من أوبك هل يحللها من أي التزام تجهة المنظمة على سقف الإنتاج والأسعار”

Mastodon

“Zjednoczone Emiraty Arabskie ogłosiło decyzję o wystąpieniu z Organizacji Krajów Eksportujących Ropę Naftową (OPEC) oraz szerszego sojuszu OPEC+ z dniem 1 maja 2026.”

Radio La Red Argentina

“Emiratos Árabes Unidos anunciado este martes, su retirada de la organización de países exportadores del petróleo de la OPED. Y la alianza OP-Plus, a partir del próximo 1 de mayo”

RFI Afrique

“émiras arabes unis, quelles sont les intérêts de ces deux pays ? on sait pas trop si leur politique minière va y survivre. Donc tout ça paraît tout à fait hypothétique et irréaliste en grande partie.”

RFI Afrique

“Dans les cercles sécuritaires et minières, le nom Téric Prinz, fondateur de Blackwater et grand acteur de la sécurité privée circule”

Radio Sputnik

“в следующем мы будем добывать столько сколько захотим это по своему это своего рода возвращение к ситуации марта 2020 года когда формат опек плюс начал разваливаться”

Radio Sputnik

“the OPEC Plus format began to collapse due to conflicting views... a return to the situation of March 2020 when the OPEC Plus format began to collapse”

Radio Sputnik

“they say in the next we will produce as much as we want... a kind of return to the situation of March 2020”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“كيف يمكن أن يكون تأثير هذا القرار الإماراتي على الأزمة المتفاقمة وعلى أسعار النفط عموماً؟”

Radio Sputnik

“они перевыполнили план, по независимым от себя обстоятельствам. И, по сути, после завершения конфликта, они, видимо, вообще не хотят брать на себя никаких обязательств”

Radio Sputnik

“they will produce as much as they want, because we have low production costs... they apparently do not want to take on any obligations at all.”

Radio La Red Argentina

“la retirada de Miratos Arabes Unidos de lo PEP, es una de las decisiones históricas más grandes que marcan un...”

Radio Sputnik

“they will extract as much as they want, because we have a low cost of production... after the completion of the conflict, they apparently do not want to take on any obligations at all.”

Radio Sputnik

“мы будем добывать сколько захотим, потому что у нас миска себе стоимость были поддерживать дополнительное сокращение добычи, но, как вы понимаете, они перевыполнили план”

Cadena SER

“un comunicado hoy mismo en el que anuncia que ese abandono de la OPEP será de manera inmediata, a partir del próximo viernes.”

Radio Sputnik

“What are the consequences for Russia after the UAE exits? We say that this decision will bring benefit to Dubai there, after completion.”

Cadena SER

“Miratos Árabes anuncia que ese abandono de la OPEP será de manera inmediata, a partir del próximo viernes. Quieren concentrarse en la producción de energía doméstica.”

Bluesky Social

“UAE officially withdrawing from OPEC effective May 1, planning to gradually increase oil production in line with market demand post-exit.”

Radio La Red Argentina

“estamos hablando de no cualquier productor, este es el tercer mayor productor de lo pep, estamos hablando de más de 3.5 millones de barriles diarios, su salida es efectiva a partir del 1 de mayo”

W Radio Mexico

“datos arabez unidos anuncia su salida de la OPEP que se daría en este mes en el siguiente mes en plena crisis por el cierre de dormus.”

ICI Radio-Canada

“les Émirats arabes unis quittent l'organisation des pays exportateurs de pétrole à partir de mai prochain. L'OPEP, donc, on parle de vision stratégique à long terme.”

Radio Formula Mexico

“Emiratos Árabes Unidos saldrán de la OPEP tras seis décadas, es un giro estratégico tras la guerra entre Estados Unidos e Irán”

Radio Formula Mexico

“saldra de la OPEP tras seis décadas, es un giro estratégico tras la guerra entre Estados Unidos e Irán y bueno también porque dice tiene planes de aumentar su producción”

Radio Formula Mexico

“de acuerdo a Bloomberg, Emiratos Árabes Unidos saldrán de la OPEP tras...”

Hacker News

“United Arab Emirates quits OPEC as Iran war raises gulf tensions.”

Al Araby Radio Qatar

“وستاذي هادث معيد طالما أن هناك دول في السابق سحبت من اوبيك”

Bluesky Social

“UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+: A Historic Break After Six Decades Analysts argued that the “move reflects Abu Dhabi’s long-held ambition to increase output."”

Blu Radio Colombia

“Antección Emiratos Árabes está anunciando en este momento que se retira de la OPEP, que es la Organización de Países Exportadores de los...”

Radio La Red Argentina

“los precios del petróleo están bajo doble presión. el mercado se está en el marzo del dos mil veintiséis. Así que este es el reto, este es el escenario.”

Blu Radio Colombia

“de la OPEP, que es la Organización de Países Exportadores de los... los Árabes Unidos con el resto de los países del Golfo, porque ellos no estaban de acuerdo con el permanente control de precios.”

Blu Radio Colombia

“OPEP integrada por Emiratos Árabes Unidos fue de manera simbólica a anunciar”

Silver Rain

“Объединенные арабские эмираты выйдут из ОПЕК и ОПЕК ПЛЮС уже с 1 мая. Об этом сообщает государственное информационное агентство страны.”

ICI Radio-Canada

“Les Émiras arabes unis annonce qu'ils vont quitter l'OPEP et l'OPEP Plus à partir du 1er mai.”

ICI Radio-Canada

“Les Émirats arabes unis annonce qu'ils vont quitter l'OPEP et l'OPEP Plus à partir du 1er mai.”

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