The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a massive $1.4 trillion investment plan in the United States over the next decade. This significant commitment, one of the largest foreign investments in US history, follows a high-level meeting between UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump.
The funds will be channeled through Emirati state-backed investment institutions into critical sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and energy infrastructure. These investments aim to drive growth across American manufacturing and technological industries, supporting US-based development and expanding UAE’s financial footprint in future-facing industries.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan emphasized the strong partnership between the UAE and the US, stating, “The UAE-U.S. partnership has stood strong for over 50 years and continues to serve as a platform for shared progress.” He added that the investment aims to promote prosperity, stability, and development globally.
The UAE leader also highlighted the countries’ collaboration in space exploration, including Mars missions, astronaut programs, and asteroid belt exploration projects. “Together, we expressed our determination to keep pushing forward with investments in future-focused industries such as AI and advanced technology for the benefit of humanity,” Al Nahyan said.
This investment pledge is part of a larger wave of commitments from the region, with Saudi Arabia committing to over $2 trillion in joint ventures and strategic investments, and Qatar following with a $1.2 trillion investment package. The combined total of nearly $5 trillion in long-term commitments underscores the significant economic partnership between the US and these key economies.