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UAE Announces $1.4 Trillion Investment Framework in U.S. Over 10 Years

The initiative focuses on AI, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing, with initial projects including a $25 billion energy infrastructure plan.

US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth prepare to speak to the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 21, 2025. (Photo by Annabelle Gordon / AFP)
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Overview

  • The United Arab Emirates has committed to a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework in the United States, marking a significant expansion of economic ties between the two nations.
  • This agreement was finalized after high-level meetings between President Donald Trump, UAE national security adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, and other officials earlier this week.
  • Key sectors targeted by the framework include AI, semiconductors, energy, and U.S.-based manufacturing, reflecting a focus on advanced and sustainable technologies.
  • Initial projects include a $25 billion energy infrastructure and data center initiative led by UAE’s ADQ and U.S. partner Energy Capital Partners.
  • XRG, the investment arm of ADNOC, has pledged to support U.S. natural gas production and exports, including an investment in the NextDecade liquefied natural gas facility in Texas.