United Arab Emirates withdraws from OPEC, reshaping oil balance

The United Arab Emirates announces its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries.

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This decision comes as OPEC faces internal tensions over production policy.

The withdrawal could weaken the cartel's ability to maintain prices and geopolitical cohesion.

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