Updated Jun 10, 2026
Which blocs and alliances does United Arab Emirates belong to?
Every diplomatic bloc and alliance United Arab Emirates belongs to — and the allies, rivals, and neighbors that shape its votes.
Bloc memberships
BRICS+
9Emerging-economy bloc; expanded in 2024 with new members from Africa and the Gulf.
Arab League
22League of Arab States — political bloc of Arabic-speaking countries.
OPEC
12Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries — coordinates oil production policy.
NAM
122Largest grouping outside the great-power blocs — around 120 members focused on autonomy.
GCC
6Six Arabian-peninsula monarchies coordinating economic and security policy.
Allies, rivals & neighbours
Organisation memberships
Memberships
Organizations
UNUNmember · 1971
OPECOPECmember · 1967
GCCGCCfounding-member · 1981
ALALmember
OICOICmember