In a significant move to strengthen bilateral relations, UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and U.S. President Donald Trump recently held a phone conversation aimed at reinforcing the strategic partnership between their nations.
This discussion comes after a successful official visit to the U.S. by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, which paved the way for landmark agreements between the two countries.
The recent phone call highlighted the monumental $1.4 trillion investment framework the UAE committed to over the next decade. This deal, aimed at boosting the UAE’s presence in key U.S. sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing, underscores the growing economic ties between the two nations.
According to the White House, this framework will “substantially increase the UAE’s existing investments in the U.S. economy,” marking a new era in the UAE-U.S. relationship.
During the call, both leaders emphasized how this investment deal will enhance bilateral relations, with both Sheikh Mohamed and Trump acknowledging the positive long-term impact on both countries. The UAE’s sustained focus on economic diversification and technological innovation aligns with its broader objectives of global development and stability.
In addition to economic cooperation, the two presidents discussed regional and international matters, particularly the situation in the Middle East. They reiterated their shared commitment to regional peace and stability, reflecting the UAE’s pivotal role in fostering collaboration at the regional and global levels.
The UAE is an indispensable partner to the U.S., with strong economic and investment ties. Recent statistics show that bilateral trade (excluding oil) reached nearly $40 billion, a 9.47% increase from 2023 to 2024. Key players such as MGX, BlackRock, Microsoft, and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have welcomed major U.S. companies like NVIDIA and xAI into the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP), further cementing the UAE’s role as a significant player in U.S. technological development.
Moreover, the UAE’s sovereign investor ADQ has pledged over $25 billion in power supply investments for U.S. data centers in partnership with Energy Capital Partners. The UAE’s ADNOC, through its XRG subsidiary, is also supporting U.S. natural gas production and exports, while Emirates Global Aluminum plans to invest in the first new aluminum smelter in the U.S. in 35 years—an investment set to nearly double U.S. domestic aluminum production.
The ongoing strategic partnership between the UAE and U.S. reflects their shared vision for a prosperous future, with investments and collaborations paving the way for long-term economic growth and stability across both nations.
