UAE's surprise OPEC exit throws a wrench into a U.S.-friendly global oil production machine Apr 30, 2026 · Jacob Wirtschafter · washingtontimes.com read more » The United Arab Emirates' OPEC withdrawal is forcing Washington into a new phase of energy diplomacy -- one that requires direct coordination with Abu Dhabi as the cartel structure the U.S. has relied on for decades unravels. Read more »