The United Arab Emirates (UAE) pledged to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade. The framework will “substantially increase the UAE’s existing investments in the U.S. economy in AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and American manufacturing,” according to the White House.
The investments come as President Donald Trump hosted the UAE’s national security adviser, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, and the leaders of major UAE Sovereign Wealth Funds earlier this week.
“These significant investments underscore the close ties between the United States and the United Arab Emirates,” the administration said.
Trump wrote on Truth Social following the meeting: “Tonight, in the White House, I warmly welcomed UAE National Security Advisor H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan to meetings and a dinner with many notable, senior U.S. officials. The evening demonstrated the long-standing ties and bonds of friendship between our countries. UAE and the U.S. have long been partners in the work to bring peace and security to the Middle East and the World. Discussions also included ways for our countries to increase our partnership for the advancing of our economic and technological futures.”
A press release from the UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C. said Sheikh Tahnoon “expressed his thanks to the U.S. President for the warm reception and generous hospitality, reflecting the depth of the distinguished relations between the two friendly countries.”
“His Highness affirmed the UAE’s commitment to strengthening economic ties with the US by expanding partnerships and accelerating investments in key sectors like AI, technology, infrastructure, and healthcare,” the release added, noting that Sheikh Tahnoon “praised President Donald Trump’s leadership and economic policies, noting their significant role in stimulating foreign direct investment and fostering robust economic partnerships.”
