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Saturday, September 12, 2026

Al-Estiklal Newspaper

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A Message from MBZ to King Salman: Why Did Dubai Outpace Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince?

A Message from MBZ to King Salman: Why Did Dubai Outpace Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince?

10 days ago

The handwritten message from UAE President MBZ to Saudi King Salman was formally an invitation to the 2026 UN Water Conference, but diplomats saw its timing and its direct address to the king as an attempt to bypass Crown Prince MBS, Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler.

Will the UAE’s Exit from OPEC Lead to Chaos in Oil Prices?

Will the UAE’s Exit from OPEC Lead to Chaos in Oil Prices?

4 months ago

The UAE's plan to ditch the oil producers' group OPEC and strike out alone is being viewed as a huge blow for the organization.

Silent Rift Between Saudi Arabia and the UAE Within OPEC: What It Could Mean for the Organization’s Future

Silent Rift Between Saudi Arabia and the UAE Within OPEC: What It Could Mean for the Organization’s Future

a year ago

A growing rift between Saudi Arabia and the UAE over oil production and strategy risks fracturing OPEC amid global energy shifts.

This Is How the Interests and Ambitions Deepened the Conflict Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia

This Is How the Interests and Ambitions Deepened the Conflict Between the UAE and Saudi Arabia

Murad Jandali

3 years ago

The Saudi–Emirati alliance is witnessing divergence at various levels, especially after the failure of all efforts to bring views closer between Mohammed bin Salman and Mohammed bin Zayed.

Energy Expert for Al-Estiklal: Biden Is Taking Advantage of Europe's Crisis and Will Reconcile Riyadh After the Elections

Energy Expert for Al-Estiklal: Biden Is Taking Advantage of Europe's Crisis and Will Reconcile Riyadh After the Elections

4 years ago

"American companies took advantage of Europe's need for oil and gas, and raised their prices significantly compared to internal selling prices."