Saudi Arabia & OPEC
39 shared events · Importance 18 · Last updated May 16, 2026
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Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, as the de facto leader of OPEC, faces a major challenge to its influence and leadership within the oil cartel due to the United Arab Emirates' exit, which exacerbates an existing rivalry over economic and geopolitical issues.
OPEC: The departure of the United Arab Emirates, one of its largest producers, significantly weakens OPEC's control over global oil supplies and prices, potentially leading to disarray and reduced influence in managing oil markets.
Apr 28, 2026 · 222 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, as a key member of OPEC, agreed to increase its oil production quota for June, aiming to project stability within the cartel.
OPEC: OPEC increased its oil production quota for June by 188,000 barrels per day, a move intended to demonstrate continuity after the United Arab Emirates' withdrawal and to support oil market stability.
May 03, 2026 · 19 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's oil quota will rise in June, but its actual production is far below the target due to constrained exports caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure.
OPEC: OPEC+ agreed to a modest oil output hike for June, a move designed to signal readiness to raise supplies once the Iran war stops and to show continuity despite the United Arab Emirates's exit.
May 02, 2026 · 31 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia refused to join a coordinated military response against Iran, preferring diplomacy, which strained its ties with the United Arab Emirates. It also provided financial aid to Pakistan after the United Arab Emirates declined a loan.
OPEC: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave the OPEC in late April was partly attributed to its frustration with fellow Gulf states over the Iran conflict.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's CEO, Amin Nasser, warned that disruptions to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz could delay market stability until 2027.
OPEC: OPEC oil output fell to its lowest level in over two decades in April due to disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, indicating reduced supply.
May 12, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's Finance Minister, Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Jadaan, expressed caution about the global economic outlook, emphasizing the need for free movement of tankers through the Strait of Hormuz with reasonable insurance and dropping energy prices.
OPEC: The OPEC is affected by the United Arab Emirates' decision to quit the group, which will complicate efforts to balance the oil market through supply adjustments.
Apr 02, 2026 · 45 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting of Gulf leaders to craft a response to Iranian attacks, indicating its role in regional security amidst the conflict.
OPEC: OPEC and OPEC+ are negatively impacted by the United Arab Emirates' decision to quit, exposing discord among Gulf nations and potentially affecting global oil market stability.
Apr 28, 2026 · 47 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is OPEC's largest producer and has had increasingly frosty relations with United Arab Emirates, which is now leaving the cartel.
OPEC: OPEC is losing its third-largest producer, United Arab Emirates, which will weaken its leverage over global oil supplies and prices.
Apr 22, 2026 · 43 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, as a Gulf Arab country, experienced significant crude production losses and a sharp decline in jet fuel exports due to the Iran war.
OPEC: OPEC, of which Iran is a member, could see reduced crude exports from Iran due to the United States blockade, although Iran may sustain production by storing oil.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, like the United Arab Emirates, is a major Gulf producer able to get significant quantities of crude to market during the war, and also operates a pipeline bypassing the Strait of Hormuz.
OPEC: The United Arab Emirates' decision to exit the OPEC allows it to increase oil output and respond more flexibly to market demands, complementing its pipeline expansion.
May 15, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia provided $3 billion in additional support to Pakistan to help bridge a financing gap related to a debt repayment to the United Arab Emirates.
OPEC: The United Arab Emirates' decision to leave OPEC is expected to boost its oil output, benefiting importing countries like India.
May 15, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia has lodged formal protests with Iraq over attacks launched by militias operating from Iraqi territory, indicating regional concern over the conflict.
OPEC: Iraq is a top OPEC producer, and its oil revenues are central to the financial system affected by the US actions.
Apr 21, 2026 · 22 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is mentioned as one of the few Gulf producers with pipelines bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, and its state oil giant Aramco ramped up its East-West pipeline capacity.
OPEC: The United Arab Emirates' exit from OPEC is expected to deal a major blow to the cartel, impacting global oil supply dynamics.
May 15, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia is a regional counterpart with whom Abbas Araghchi spoke by phone.
OPEC: The United Arab Emirates decided to withdraw from OPEC, which could have implications for global oil supply and pricing.
Apr 26, 2026 · 104 articles
International
Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia, as a leader of OPEC, is affected by the United Arab Emirates' decision to leave the organization, which weakens the cartel's position.
OPEC: OPEC suffered a blow with the departure of the United Arab Emirates, impacting its ability to control oil production and prices.
Apr 27, 2026 · 80 articles
International
OPEC: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are both members of OPEC, highlighting their economic ties despite the current geopolitical dispute.
Jan 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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OPEC: OPEC agreed to a modest oil output boost for April, but this is largely insufficient to offset the supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict.
Mar 01, 2026 · 42 articles
International
OPEC: OPEC Plus announced an increase in oil production to mitigate the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil prices.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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OPEC: OPEC+ agreed to a modest output increase of 206,000 bpd, which is insufficient to offset potential supply losses from the Strait of Hormuz closure.
Feb 28, 2026 · 35 articles
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OPEC: Iran, a member of the OPEC, is a significant oil producer, and disruptions to its facilities could impact global supply.
Mar 02, 2026 · 17 articles
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OPEC: OPEC agreed to a modest oil output increase, which is unlikely to calm markets amid supply disruptions.
Mar 01, 2026 · 8 articles
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OPEC: OPEC+ countries announced an increase in crude production by 206,000 barrels per day in April to mitigate supply concerns arising from the conflict.
Mar 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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OPEC: OPEC+ is considering a larger-than-planned oil output increase in response to geopolitical tensions, aiming to stabilize oil markets.
Feb 28, 2026 · 7 articles
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OPEC: OPEC+ agreed to lift oil output quotas, but the impact is limited as key members cannot boost production due to strait closures, indicating the severity of supply disruptions.
Apr 06, 2026 · 33 articles
International
OPEC: Iran is the third largest producer in the OPEC, making the potential disruption of its oil exports significant for the global oil market.
Mar 27, 2026 · 44 articles
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