The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a landmark investment commitment of USD 1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade, marking one of the largest foreign investments in US history.
On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump hosted UAE National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed at the Oval Office, followed by a dinner with Vice President Vance and key members of the Cabinet. The high-level meeting was part of Sheikh Tahnoon’s official visit to Washington on the direction of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
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Strategic Investment in Key Sectors
The investment framework focuses on bolstering the US economy by investing in critical sectors such as:
- AI Infrastructure and Semiconductors: UAE’s Abu Dhabi-based MGX, BlackRock, Microsoft, and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have joined forces with NVIDIA and xAI to form the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP). This initiative aims to mobilize up to USD 100 billion to develop next-generation data centers and energy infrastructure to maintain US leadership in AI.
- Energy and Data Centers: UAE investment fund ADQ and Energy Capital Partners (ECP) announced a USD 25 billion US-focused initiative to strengthen energy infrastructure and data centers.
- Natural Gas and LNG Exports: ADNOC-owned XRG pledged to support US natural gas production and exports through investments in the Next Decade LNG export facility in Texas.
Critical Minerals and Aluminum Production
- Mining Partnership: ADQ and Orion Resource Partners have launched a USD 1.2 billion mining partnership to secure supplies of critical minerals needed for advanced technologies.
- Aluminum Smelter Investment: Emirates Global Aluminum plans to build the first new aluminum smelter in the US in 35 years. This move is expected to nearly double the domestic aluminum production capacity, ensuring the US has a stronger foothold in the global aluminum market.
Strengthening UAE-US Ties
These substantial investments highlight the close ties between the UAE and the US and demonstrate the strong relationship between President Trump and President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed.
“Following the meeting, the UAE proudly committed to a 10-year, USD 1.4 trillion dollar investment framework in the United States,” stated a White House official.
Future Prospects for US-UAE Partnership
With these investments, the UAE aims to enhance its strategic partnership with the United States while fostering technological advancements, economic growth, and energy security. This long-term collaboration will create new opportunities for both nations and strengthen their bilateral ties.
