VOL. XXXI 

NO. 36 

13-JUNE-1988

ABU DHABI RESTRUCTURES OIL ADMINISTRATION

The past week has witnessed a sweeping and significant restructuring of the set-up for decision making on oil policy and management of petroleum affairs in the UAE emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Previously, oil affairs in Abu Dhabi were handled mainly by two bodies: the Abu Dhabi Department of Petroleum, presided over by Dr. Mana Saeed al-Otaiba (who is also the UAE federal Oil Minister); and the Board of...