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More than $100 billion in investment and trade deals between the US and the UAE have been announced since a visit to the Middle East one year ago. The US-UAE Business Council reported the figures show the UAE executing on pledges made during that visit. The announcements cover sectors including artificial intelligence, energy, finance, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing and technology.
SemaforMore than $100 billion in investment and trade deals between the US and the UAE have been announced since a visit to the Middle East one year ago, according to the US-UAE Business Council. The council issued a report stating the figures show the UAE was executing on its pledges.
This comes despite the impact of the Iran war. The UAE had announced a $1.4 trillion, 10-year framework for investments and procurement in the US during the May 2025 visit. That plan was reaffirmed last month by the country's ambassador to the US. Over the past year, the UAE has directed funding into artificial intelligence, energy, finance, healthcare, life sciences, manufacturing and technology deals with US firms.
The UAE's recent decision to quit OPEC allows it to reinvest proceeds from higher oil output into projects around the world. This includes additional projects in the US. Officials are looking to strengthen ties with the world's largest economy. The announcements reflect continued economic cooperation between the two countries across multiple sectors.
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