UAE Pledges $1.4 Trillion Investment in U.S. Economy Over 10 Years

March 22, 2025 March 22, 2025

Editorial Staff

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UAE plans a $1.4 trillion investment in the U.S. over 10 years.

Focus areas include AI, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing.

Emirates Global Aluminium plans new U.S. aluminum smelter.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has embarked on a significant economic initiative in the United States, committing to a decade-long investment plan valued at $1.4 trillion. Announced after a recent meeting between UAE officials and President Donald Trump, this framework is set to bolster the UAE's contributions to the U.S. sectors of artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing.

The White House revealed that this plan aims to "substantially increase the UAE’s existing investments in the U.S. economy," although specific details on reaching the $1.4 trillion target remain sparse. Within the announced framework, one notable new venture is Emirates Global Aluminium’s investment in constructing the first new aluminum smelter in the U.S. in 35 years.

The UAE’s commitment aligns with its strategy to enhance investment relationships with Washington, while also positioning itself as a leader in the field of AI, as part of its economic diversification away from oil. "Developing a primary aluminium smelter in the U.S. has been part of EGA’s ambitions for several years," said a spokesperson from Emirates Global Aluminium.

In a notable Oval Office meeting earlier this year, President Trump urged Saudi Arabia to invest upwards of $1 trillion in the U.S. economy over four years, highlighting potential agreements on military equipment purchases. Discussions are ongoing, with expectations for Trump's first overseas visit to the Gulf region to finalize an investment deal.

Recent discussions in Washington included UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who met with President Trump. Vice President JD Vance also hosted a dinner with UAE delegates, including key figures from UAE sovereign wealth funds and corporations. Among the discussions was a partnership between UAE's ADQ and U.S. firm Energy Capital Partners, earmarking $25 billion for U.S. energy infrastructure and data centers.

Furthermore, XRG, the international investment branch of UAE’s state oil company ADNOC, has confirmed its commitment to enhancing U.S. natural gas production through the NextDecade LNG export facility in Texas, a deal initiated under former President Joe Biden.

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