Saudi and UAE’s relation is strained and it’s no longer a secret, but what went wrong so drastically between two dominating allies of Gulf.  What impact does their strained relation will have on the global oil and energy? When UAE announced last week its withdrawal from OPEC, the move echoed beyond global oil markets. It indicated the open rivalry between the two giants, UAE-Saudi. Amazon Brand - Myx Women's Pure Cotton A-Line 3 piece Schiffli Suit Set (Available in Plus Sizes)

The divergence between Saudi and UAE leaders did not happen overnight.

Saudi Arabia has been dominant within OPEC, the cartel of leading oil producers, and has leveraged its vast production capacity to influence global prices.

 A decade ago, Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, and the UAE leader, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, were viewed as ideologically aligned partners. Both were ambitious, self-assured in their efforts to reshape the region. Arab Spring revolts was seen as the threat to their governing systems, both by Saudi and UAE.

They were together, when they waged war against the Houthi rebels in Yemen. They also moved jointly to isolate a Persian Gulf neighbour, Qatar, over accusations of supporting terrorism, which Qatar denied. And they synchronized closely against their common regional enemy, Iran.

Today, the relationship looks contradicting. The two nations increasingly back opposing sides in regional wars, pursue conflicting energy strategies and compete for global investment. Responsible Positions, Zero Accountability: When the Congress Fails at the Polls, They Blame the Process

The clash for oil and economy started when Saudi started becoming a tourist destination and the commercial hub, which once UAE’s Dubai used to be. The change was a gradual threat to UAE.

Saudi officials said in March last year, more than 600 companies had established regional bases in Riyadh.

Both Saudi and UAE have overseas investments on AI, renewable energy and infrastructure, bringing in unhealthy competition and the trust diminished. In Sudan crisis the difference was deepened. Putin declares unilateral 2-day ceasefire in Ukraine for Victory Day

Now, since UAE has quit the OPEC, the world awaits Saudi’s next move!!!!!