UAE Commits $1.4 Trillion Investment Framework in US

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade, focusing on sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and energy, following a high-level meeting between UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed and President Donald Trump. This investment framework aims to deepen the existing economic ties, which already support approximately 161,000 American jobs and have seen bilateral trade reach $34.4 billion in 2024. Sheikh Tahnoon emphasized the importance of AI and advanced technologies during discussions, indicating a strategic shift towards enhancing cooperation amid geopolitical tensions. Both nations reaffirmed their long-standing partnership and commitment to mutual prosperity, with a shared vision for sustainable growth. The engagement included discussions on the UAE’s interest in advanced American AI technologies, as it seeks to leverage US innovations in its economic strategy. This partnership reflects a broader trend of increasing collaboration between the UAE and the US in various critical sectors.