This decision of the UAE comes during the worst global energy crisis in modern times.
The United Arab Emirates is leaving OPEC — and the oil-producing bloc is losing one of its most important members.
This comes during the worst global energy crisis in modern times, caused by the US-Israel war over Iran, which has hit the UAE hard.
So why now – and what is the impact?
Presenter: Mohammad Jamjum
Guest:
Chris Weafer – CEO of Macro-Advisory Strategic Consultancy
Cornelia Mayer – CEO of Mayer Resources and an oil and gas expert
Torbjorn Soltvedt – Associate Director at global risk intelligence company Verisk Maplecroft
Published on 29 April 2026
