Saudi MBS seeks to ease OPEC+ rift with UAE MBZ

20 August 2025

IntelligenceNote

Summary

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman (MBS) held a phone call with UAE President Sheikh Mohammad

Bin Zayed (MBZ) on 15/8/2025.

Discussions centered around oil production alignment and areas of potential convergence in the energy transition agenda.

This note explores the MBS-MBZ call, including:

OPEC+ quota disputes
Emirati assurances on near-term discipline
Potential hydrogen and renewable energy megaprojects

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