📊 UAE Commits $1.4 Trillion to U.S. AI and Tech Sectors

Following a meeting with President Donald Trump, the United Arab Emirates has pledged a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment in the United States, targeting sectors like artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing.

• The investment framework aims to "substantially increase the UAE's existing investments in the U.S. economy."

• Emirates Global Aluminium plans to build the first new aluminum smelter in the U.S. in 35 years, potentially doubling domestic aluminum production.

• ADQ, in partnership with Energy Capital Partners, announced a $25 billion initiative to invest in U.S. energy infrastructure and data centers.

• ADNOC's international arm, XRG, will invest in the NextDecade liquefied natural gas export facility in Texas, supporting U.S. natural gas production and exports.

• XRG aims to invest across the entire gas supply chain, from exploration to distribution, positioning itself as a comprehensive gas solutions provider.

• ADNOC has launched XRG, an investment company focusing on lower-carbon energy and chemicals, valued at over $80 billion, with plans to more than double its asset value in the next decade

This substantial commitment by the UAE underscores a deepening economic partnership with the United States and reflects a strategic diversification of the UAE's investments into high-growth and sustainable sectors. The infusion of capital into U.S. industries is poised to stimulate job creation, advance technological innovation, and bolster energy infrastructure, marking a significant milestone in international investment dynamics.