In a historic economic move, the UAE has committed to investing $1.4 trillion in the U.S. economy over the next 10 years, according to a White House announcement made on Friday.

The investment pledge follows a high-profile meeting this week between President Donald Trump and top UAE officials, including Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE’s National Security Adviser.

 

A Deepening Economic Partnership

The framework aims to significantly expand the UAE's existing investments in critical sectors like:

• AI infrastructure

• Semiconductors

• Energy

• Manufacturing

 

While many of the deals under this framework had previously been disclosed, the scale of the commitment reflects the UAE’s growing influence in the global investment landscape.

 

New Smelter to Double US Aluminum Output

A standout new project is Emirates Global Aluminium's investment in the first U.S. aluminum smelter in 35 years.
This facility is expected to nearly double domestic production, a move seen as pivotal for U.S. manufacturing.

“Developing a primary aluminum smelter in the US has been part of EGA's ambitions for several years,” the company said in a statement.

 

$25 Billion Energy Deal & Other Key Highlights

• ADQ, chaired by Sheikh Tahnoon, has partnered with Energy Capital Partners on a $25 billion initiative to invest in U.S. energy infrastructure and data centers.

• XRG, the international arm of ADNOC, reaffirmed its prior commitment to support U.S. natural gas production and exports through its investment in NextDecade’s LNG project in Texas.

 

Diplomacy and Business Intertwined

This pledge follows a September 2024 meeting between UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and former U.S. President Joe Biden, underscoring long-term cooperation in AI, space exploration, and investment.

Meanwhile, President Trump has also asked Saudi Arabia to consider a $1 trillion investment into the U.S. economy—signaling a broader push for Gulf partnerships.

 

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🏛️ Strategic Engagements in Washington

The UAE investment announcement was the result of multiple meetings:

• A Tuesday session at the Oval Office between Trump and Sheikh Tahnoon

• A dinner hosted by VP JD Vance with UAE leaders, including heads of major sovereign wealth funds and corporations

 

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With this bold financial commitment, the UAE solidifies its role as a major global investor and strengthens economic ties with the United States at a crucial time for both nations.

 

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