The UAE has been chosen to host a key OPEC meeting later this year.
The Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee meeting will be held in Abu Dhabi in September.
It was announced on Thursday following the release of the 2020 oil market forecasts in OPEC’s July Monthly Oil Market Report.
According to the report, global economic growth is expected to remain steady at 3.2 percent in both 2019 and 2020.
The report added that the second half of 2019 expecting to see "seasonally strong demand" based on "the recent draws in US crude oil stocks."

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan honours government entities for digital transformation
Abu Dhabi to establish specialised court for human trafficking crimes
Mohammed Saeed appointed National Media Authority's Secretary-General
UAE condemns terrorist plots in Morocco, supports safety measures
UAE ministry revokes licence of private university over 'severe violations'
UAE expresses solidarity with Ghana and Ivory Coast following floods
DEWA deploys agentic AI across its digital platforms
RTA launches AI-powered smart system to enhance bus response and readiness
