UAE Says OPEC Exit Was Strategic, Not Political

The United Arab Emirates has stated that its withdrawal from OPEC and OPEC+ was a sovereign and strategic decision, not a political move. The UAE's energy minister, Al Mazroui, emphasized that the exit was made independently and based on strategic considerations. The announcement clarifies the UAE's position amid speculation about the reasons for leaving the oil cartel. The decision reflects the UAE's sovereign right to shape its energy policies.