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How the UAE’s decision to leave Opec could recast the Middle East
The United Arab Emirates has decided to leave OPEC, a move driven by political tensions with Saudi Arabia and a desire to act independently in response to regional conflicts, particularly involving Iran. The decision strengthens the UAE's alignment with the US and allows it to maximize oil production and influence global markets unilaterally.
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