The White House announced that U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in the UAE following his visit to Qatar, as he continues his historic Gulf trip.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan welcomed Trump upon his arrival in Abu Dhabi. The two leaders exchanged talks after Trump greeted several Emirati officials.
During his visit to Qatar, Trump signed an agreement to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion. Trump also announced economic deals totaling more than $243.5 billion between the United States and Qatar, including a historic sale of Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines to Qatar Airways.
The deal with Qatar comes after Trump signed a $600 billion agreement with Saudi Arabia and a $1.4 trillion commitment with the UAE earlier this year.
“President Trump’s visit to the UAE marks a significant moment in the evolving geopolitical landscape of the Gulf region. This visit underscores the UAE’s growing prominence as a key player in international diplomacy and economic development. The discussions are expected to focus on strengthening economic ties, enhancing security cooperation, and exploring new avenues for bilateral trade,” stated Hamza Dweik, head of trading MENA at Saxo Bank.
UAE, U.S. to enhance strategic partnership
Business leaders say Trump’s visit to the UAE is a crucial moment for enhancing the strategic partnership between the two nations and broadening cooperation in essential future-oriented sectors such as technology, energy and investment.
Humaid Mohamed Ben Salem, secretary-general of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), indicated that President Trump’s visit delivers significant momentum to collaborative investment opportunities, particularly in vital sectors, including AI, space, renewable energy, healthcare and advanced technology.
Meanwhile, Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-UAE Business Council, characterized the visit as a defining milestone that opens a new chapter of cross-border collaboration, particularly in areas such as AI, advanced technologies, energy and defense.
Sebright noted that UAE investments in the U.S. have surpassed $1 trillion, encompassing landmark projects in AI infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing. Among these is a substantial partnership involving UAE-based MGX, Microsoft, and xAI to develop advanced AI infrastructure in the U.S., under a project dubbed “AI Infrastructure Partnership,” with anticipated investments of $100 billion and the creation of 20,000 jobs.
“We anticipate that the outcomes of these discussions will have far-reaching implications, not only for the UAE but for the broader Middle East. The potential for new economic partnerships and investments could pave the way for unprecedented growth and development,” added Dweik.
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$1.4 trillion investment framework to bolster UAE-U.S. ties
Ahead of Trump’s arrival in Abu Dhabi, Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, said that the visit embodies the vision of the UAE’s leadership to strengthen partnership bridges and promote economic openness.
“The UAE and the United States share historical and strategic relations built on friendship and mutual understanding. This visit reinforces the UAE’s position as an influential global economic hub, and supports the achievement of sustainable economic and social development,” he added.
Ahead of Trump’s visit to the UAE, the nation committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework in the U.S. During his Gulf tour, Trump also signed major deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
Commenting on the visit, Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, said that the UAE is eager to deepen cooperation with American partners in sustainable infrastructure, smart mobility, and logistics—areas that strengthen the nation’s position as a global hub for innovation and future-ready energy solutions.
The ministers expressed optimism about the future of the UAE-U.S. economic partnership, emphasising the commitment to providing more opportunities and enablers for the business communities in both nations. President Trump’s visit serves as a powerful testament to the enduring and expanding strategic and economic alliance between the UAE and the United States of America.
