UAE Pledges $1.4 Trillion Investment in US Over 10 Years

UAE, 24 March, 2025 : The United Arab Emirates has pledged a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment in the United States, focusing on AI, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing, the White House said Friday.

The commitment follows a meeting between top UAE officials and former President Donald Trump. The White House noted that while some deals were previously announced, the only new agreement involves Emirates Global Aluminium building the first U.S. aluminum smelter in 35 years, nearly doubling domestic production.

The UAE, a key U.S. security partner and major investor, is deepening economic ties as it pushes to lead in AI and diversify beyond oil. The announcement comes months after UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met former U.S. President Joe Biden to discuss AI, investments, and space collaboration.

Trump has also urged Saudi Arabia to invest over $1 trillion in the U.S. economy. A potential Saudi investment deal is expected soon, coinciding with diplomatic talks in the Gulf on Ukraine.

The UAE agreement followed Trump's Oval Office meeting with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE’s national security adviser, and a dinner with Vice President JD Vance and cabinet members.

Among key partnerships, UAE’s ADQ sovereign fund is teaming up with U.S. private equity firm Energy Capital Partners on a $25 billion energy and data center initiative. ADNOC’s investment arm, XRG, is also backing U.S. natural gas production, including the NextDecade LNG export facility in Texas, a plan first announced last year.