Posted by by Islam Farag 23 Min Read May 11, 2026 After nearly six decades of membership in OPEC, and despite being the organization’s third-largest oil producer, the United Arab Emirates announced its withdrawal from the organization at the end of last April. This decision by the Gulf state has raised numerous questions regarding its underlying motives and sparked speculation ...
The sudden shifts in the UAE’s foreign policy over the past few months may seem confusing to those trying to understand its goals. However, with a little scrutiny, it becomes clear that Abu Dhabi, throughout its history, has developed its policies to achieve its interests in accordance with regional and international realities. In the aftermath of the September 11 attacks, ...
Gulf politics are on a rough edge. The effect of the global decline of the US has had a strong impact on the Gulf. Following Saudi Arabia’s shift closer to Russia and China, and Qatar’s developing closer ties to Turkey and Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is now also giving signals of a shift away from its loyal ally ...