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The UAE-US economic partnership is one of the world’s most consequential – deploying capital at scale, building advanced infrastructure and delivering impact at speed. With over $1 trillion already invested in the US and a $1.4 trillion, ten-year investment framework now underway, this is not an aspiration. It is reality, unfolding now.
This economic relationship marks a powerful testament to years of collaboration and a shared vision for the next decade of opportunity. It continues to expand in scope, impact and strategic alignment, from joint artificial intelligence (AI) ventures and data center investments to critical mineral supply chains and advanced manufacturing collaborations.
“This trust [between the UAE and the US] has paved the way for a bold new chapter: a strategic economic alliance poised to create tens of thousands of high-tech, energy and manufacturing jobs, driving prosperity in both of our countries.”
—Yousef Al Otaiba, Fox News, May 2025
In 2025 alone, UAE-US bilateral trade reached $39 billion, including $31.4 billion in US exports and a $23.8 billion US trade surplus, the US’ fourth-largest globally. The UAE has been the US’s top MENA export destination for 17 consecutive years. UAE trade and investment support jobs across all 50 states. 2025 ushered in another new chapter of growth, with the UAE deepening its economic partnership with the US through a landmark 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework – signaling a clear intent to build on a partnership grounded in trust and shared strategic interests.
Under the refreshed UAE‑US Trade and Investment Framework, both nations are lowering barriers, safeguarding intellectual property and streamlining customs, backing innovators, scaling businesses and creating jobs.
“Our partnership with the US, rooted in decades of trust, has become a beacon of what’s possible when nations collaborate.”
—Yousef Al Otaiba, Fox News, May 2025
The US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership is a defining milestone in the global AI race – advancing AI infrastructure, safeguarding US technology and extending the world’s leading American tech stack to a trusted strategic partner. The partnership is driving industry transformation, investment in American enterprises and new job creation, supporting the US in the global AI race.
The initiative includes developing a 5GW AI campus in Abu Dhabi — the largest outside the US. The 5GW AI campus will grow alongside Stargate UAE (a next-gen data center backed by G42), OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA and others. Extending the world’s leading American tech stack to an important strategic partner in the region, the initiative “sets a global benchmark for securing advanced US technology,” according to Ambassador Al Otaiba.
Key elements of the UAE-US AI Acceleration Partnership that reflect its impact so far include:
Developing the 5GW UAE-US AI Campus
MGX investing 80% of its $100 billion fund across all dimensions in AI, including LLMs along with OpenAI, xAI and Anthropic
Forming a $100 billion AI infrastructure partnership with Microsoft and BlackRock
Expanding US access to the $8 trillion Middle East, Africa, and South Asia market, extending American AI globally & increasing American competitiveness.
The UAE is shaping the future of AI and tech through bold investments, global partnerships and digital innovation.
The UAE and US partners are advancing a secure, low-carbon energy future through diverse, strategic investments worldwide.
The UAE is revolutionizing health tech with AI, genomics and precision medicine, building a secure, data-driven hub for innovation.
The UAE is boosting manufacturing through industrial zones in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, advancing its economic diversification strategy.
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