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.