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Montevideo, May 11th 2026 - 07:04 UTC

Tag: United Arab Emirates

  • Tuesday, April 28th 2026 - 19:20 UTC

    United Arab Emirates leaves OPEC amid energy crisis fueled by Iran war

    The United Arab Emirates was OPEC's third-largest producer, behind Saudi Arabia and Iraq, with output of 3.4 million barrels per day before the conflict with Iran

    The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday its withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the broader OPEC+ alliance, in a decision taking effect on May 1 that constitutes one of the most significant blows to the oil cartel in its more than six decades of existence. The announcement comes amid the largest energy crisis in years, triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz during the war between the United States and Iran launched on February 28, and on the eve of the OPEC meeting scheduled for Wednesday in Vienna.

  • Monday, April 13th 2026 - 21:52 UTC

    Tankers turn back at Hormuz as crude jumps over 4% on US blockade

    The Malawi-flagged tanker Rich Starry, 188 meters in length, turned around “within minutes of approaching the strait,” MarineTraffic reported

    Two oil tankers reversed course as they approached the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, just hours after the US naval blockade against Iranian ports took effect, according to maritime tracking platform MarineTraffic. Brent crude for June delivery closed up 4.4% at $99.36 per barrel, while US benchmark WTI rose 2.6% to $99.08, according to Bloomberg.

  • Thursday, March 5th 2026 - 11:47 UTC

    UK embassy in UAE tells British citizens to shelter indoors and stay away from windows amid escalation

    The warning came as fresh attacks were reported in the region — including explosions in Tehran — alongside interceptions and spillover incidents in Gulf countries

    The British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) urged UK nationals on Thursday to take shelter immediately, “remain indoors,” and “stay away from windows,” issuing the guidance on social media as reports of strikes and explosions spread across parts of the Middle East.

  • Tuesday, February 11th 2025 - 09:17 UTC

    Petro off on Arabian trip despite internal turmoil

    Petro's entourage includes various members of cabinet whose resignations will presumably not be accepted

    Despite the political turmoil in his country, where he requested the resignation of every cabinet member, Colombian President Gustavo Petro left for the Arabic Peninsula to attend a series of international engagements, including the World Government Summit 2025 in the United Arab Emirates.

  • Saturday, December 2nd 2023 - 10:43 UTC

    UAE, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, and Paraguay agree to promote bioceanic corridor

    The road drafted to be some 2,200 kilometers long would be completed by 2025

    Argentina, Brazil, Chile, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Paraguay Friday agreed in Dubai on the sidelines of the United Nations Climate Summit (COP28) to “seek opportunities” for the highway due to link the port of Santos, in Brazil, with the Chilean ports of Arica and Iquique. Former Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez has dubbed the initiative “the small Panama Canal.”

  • Tuesday, June 13th 2023 - 08:16 UTC

    UAE Minister has busy day in Buenos Aires

    Minister Reem Al Hashimy met first with Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero and then with Vice President CFK

    Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Monday welcomed United Arab Emirates Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy to deepen bilateral ties and open new exchange channels between both countries, it was reported by the Palacio San Martín.

  • Tuesday, February 14th 2023 - 09:28 UTC

    Paraguay opens embassy in Abu Dhabi (UAE)

    Abdo next travels to Taiwan for high-level meetings

    President Mario Abdo Benítez and Foreign Minister Julio César Arriola Monday took part in the opening of Asunción's new embassy in Abu Dabi, in the United Arab Emirates.

  • Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 10:41 UTC

    UAE Air Force freighter leaves Bariloche after solving customs issue

    The presence of a foreign-flagged C-17 had sparked an uproar throughout Bariloche

    A C-17 Globemaster freighter of the United Arab Emirates Air Force Wednesday departed from the Bariloche airport in Argentine Patagonia after being grounded for two days due to Customs inconsistencies with its cargo manifesto.

  • Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 08:51 UTC

    Bolsonaro tells Dubai Forum opportunities are awaiting in Brazil

    More than partners, Brazilians are brothers with the Arab countries, according to Bolsonaro

    Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Monday told potential investors at Expo Dubai in the United Arab Emirates about the opportunities awaiting in his country.

  • Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:11 UTC

    OPEC and Russia+10 will increase output, 400,00 bpd, as of August first

    Misunderstandings between Saudi Arabia and UAE had delayed previous meetings leading to Sunday's agreement

    The world's leading oil-producing countries agreed on Sunday to continue with the gradual increase of output, 400,000 barrels per day, beginning August first, to help global economic recovery following the pandemic, according to a release from the group's meeting in Vienna.

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