"The UAE's departure is, above all, the visible sign of a deep regional rupture between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi first, but beyond that, between two incompatible visions of what Gulf order should look like."
"The Saudi-Emirati fracture is not new, but it crossed a qualitative threshold in late 2025, marked by unprecedented Saudi air strikes targeting an Emirati weapons convoy in Yemen."
"Focusing on technical dimensions means missing what matters; the UAE's withdrawal reflects a significant shift in the dynamics of power and influence in the Gulf region."
The UAE's exit from OPEC and OPEC+ marks a critical shift in Gulf alliances, reflecting deepening tensions with Saudi Arabia. This departure signifies a collapse of the collective sovereignty that OPEC represented for Gulf states. The fracture between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi has escalated, highlighted by Saudi air strikes on Emirati forces in Yemen. This conflict is not merely tactical but indicates a fundamental disagreement over the future of Gulf order and regional influence.
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