UAE plans $1.4 trillion US investment over 10 years, highlights strong Trump-era ties – Sheikh Mohamed

UAE to Invest $1.4 Trillion in U.S., Reinforcing Strategic Ties from Trump Era

In a major economic announcement, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed declared plans to invest a staggering $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next ten years. Highlighting the growing geopolitical and commercial links between the two countries, the announcement was made at Abu Dhabi’s presidential palace during a joint appearance with former US President Donald Trump.

The anticipated investments, Sheikh Mohamed stressed, will focus on disruptive industries like technology, energy, and artificial intelligence (AI), which are vital to both countries’ long-term growth plans. “This investment underscores the enduring strength of our strategic alliance with the United States, especially during President Trump’s leadership,” said the UAE President.

The announcement came during the concluding day of Trump’s four-day tour of the Gulf region, which has yielded a string of significant business and defense deals with Gulf allies.

Trump’s Gulf Visit Spurs Economic Momentum

Earlier in the day, Trump visited the U.S. military’s largest base in the region—Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar—where he revealed that Qatar plans to invest $10 billion in upgrading the facility. The former U.S. president also confirmed Qatar’s defense contracts worth $42 billion signed a day earlier.

Saudi Arabia, too, pledged $600 billion in future U.S. investments, while Qatar Airways announced plans to purchase up to 210 Boeing widebody aircraft, further deepening U.S.-Gulf economic ties.

UAE Eyes Leadership in AI with U.S. Partnership

As part of its bid to become a global leader in artificial intelligence, the UAE also signed a preliminary agreement with the United States to annually import 500,000 advanced Nvidia AI chips. These chips will power massive data centers across the Emirates, forming the backbone of its AI infrastructure.

However, this deal is under scrutiny in Washington over potential national security concerns related to the transfer and use of sensitive technology. U.S. officials have not ruled out adjustments or conditions to the agreement as it undergoes review.

Diplomatic Developments

Trump’s visit also included notable diplomatic efforts. On Tuesday, he announced the lifting of long-standing U.S. sanctions on Syria and held a meeting with Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Trump encouraged Syria to begin a process of normalization with Israel, marking a potential shift in regional diplomacy.