UAE-US: A Strategic Partnership Built on Five Decades of Mutual Cooperation and Shared Interests

Press Release on Conclusion of President Donald J. Trump State Visit to the UAE.

His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, welcomed United States President Donald J. Trump, during his state visit to the UAE on May 15-16, 2025. 

The historic visit highlighted the enduring friendship, shared values, and common interests that sustain the longstanding strategic UAE-US partnership. The leaders renewed their resolve to deepen and broaden bilateral cooperation across all sectors for the present and future benefit of both countries. Their discussions focused on advanced technology, investment, commerce, energy, science, space and industry. 

The leaders celebrated the ambitious bilateral cooperation on artificial intelligence and cutting-edge technology, hailing the UAE’s landmark plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the US over the next ten years, through the UAE’s investment institutions. They expressed confidence that this partnership will accelerate growth and facilitate scientific breakthroughs.

The governments of the United Arab Emirates and the United States have agreed to establish the "US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership" framework to further bolster cooperation around critical technologies and ensure the protection of such technologies based on a set of joint commitments. The US will facilitate deeper technology cooperation with the UAE, including the launch of a 1GW AI data center, part of a planned 5GW UAE-US artificial intelligence technology cluster in Abu Dhabi to support regional computation demand, while meeting robust US security standards and other efforts to responsibly deploy AI infrastructure, both in the UAE and globally.

Both sides emphasized their steadfast commitment to a peaceful, cooperative and thriving Middle East. They underscored the importance of tolerance and peaceful coexistence between nations and peoples. The leaders stressed the vital role of education, community engagement, and strong family values in instilling these principles and fostering open resilient societies.

Both sides commended the depth of the UAE–US security and defense partnership and reiterated their intention to further strengthen and expand bilateral defense cooperation. The meeting also reaffirmed the UAE’s unequivocal stance against terrorism and extremism in all forms and underscored the shared commitment to working with international partners to promote international peace and security.

The two leaders also celebrated the growing UAE-US- partnership in space, including the successful cooperation on the Emirates Mars Mission, human spaceflight and the Emirates Asteroid Belt Mission. The two leaders emphasized the importance of advancing scientific discovery and expanding bilateral collaboration on deep space and lunar research. Furthermore, President Trump attended a special exhibition on space exploration, where Dr Sultan Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, briefed President Trump on his journey to space and highlighted the growing cooperation between the UAE and the US in this field.

The two leaders also discussed specific ways to deepen research cooperation across academic, private, and government sectors in both countries, including roadmaps for technology access aimed at advancing scientific progress and unlocking economic growth.

During the visit, the UAE and the US also agreed to continue to collaborate closely to support the Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), a White House-led effort aimed at strengthening global resilience against ransomware threats. This partnership includes joint contributions to the Crystal Ball platform, which facilitates real-time cyber threat intelligence sharing among member states. 

Furthermore, President Trump highlighted the US Administration’s efforts to reduce regulatory barriers, foster a more efficient investment environment, and expedite permitting processes. The US is developing a “fast-track” process for Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) reviews.

President Trump joined HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, for a business roundtable with leading CEOs from both countries.  

The participants highlighted the UAE’s role as the US’s largest trading partner in the Middle East, with bilateral trade reaching $34.4 billion in 2024. The US maintains a substantial trade surplus with the UAE—its third largest globally—and the UAE is on track to becoming the leading source of foreign direct investment into the US. The meeting welcomed a series of new investments, including ADNOC’s $60 billion in expanded energy partnerships with major US firms and Emirates Global Aluminum’s $4 billion smelter in Oklahoma and. Discussions also covered cooperation in technology, energy, advanced manufacturing, infrastructure, and healthcare.

Business leaders from both countries welcomed initiating negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.

Both countries shared their commitments towards strengthening strategic cooperation and partnership across the energy sector. The UAE’s nuclear power program, the first in the Gulf, is the global benchmark for safe and secure deployment of civilian nuclear energy in alignment with US operational excellence. In furtherance of this strategic partnership, the two sides discussed joint R&D and capacity-building opportunities in next-generation nuclear technologies for peaceful use.

The two countries also highlighted the strategic collaboration between the UAE’s International Resources Holding (IRH) and the US International Development Finance Corporation to advance responsible mining initiatives. This partnership will co-invest in critical minerals projects to secure resilient supply chains for materials essential to clean energy and advanced technology.

Additionally, the two leaders hailed the significant progress that has already been achieved in advancing regional prosperity and strategic connectivity. The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and the India-Israel-United Arab Emirates-United States (I2U2) Group will leverage new infrastructure, connectivity, and emerging partnerships to deliver prosperity. 

At the multilateral level, the two leaders discussed the US’ priorities as the incoming President of the Group of the Twenty (G20) in 2026. Recognizing the UAE’s recurrent and active participation in the G20, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed and President Trump reiterated both countries’ commitment to constructive and active cooperation under the US Presidency of the Group next year.

The UAE emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing global water challenges and highlighted its commitment to advancing water security and innovation. In this regard, the UAE will co-host the 2026 UN Water Conference alongside Senegal, positioning it as a key platform to drive global action and partnerships in water.

Additionally, President Trump visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, accompanied by HH Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, to explore its cultural message promoting coexistence and tolerance, inspired by the values of the UAE’s founding father, His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. President Trump also toured the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he underscored the significance of the Abraham Accords as a cornerstone for advancing regional peace, mutual respect, and interfaith coexistence.

In line with the expanding ties between the two countries, the leaders welcomed the announcement of the new UAE consulate in Miami, Florida.

At the conclusion of his visit, President Donald J. Trump expressed his sincere appreciation to President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the people of the United Arab Emirates for their warm welcome and generous hospitality. He commended the UAE's leadership and reaffirmed the strength of the enduring partnership between the two nations and peoples.

Fact Sheet on New Bilateral Agreements and Commercial Deals Announced during President Trump’s visit to the UAE:

Consistent with their commitment to safeguarding national security systems, critical infrastructure, and advanced technologies, both countries committed to deepening cooperation to strengthen their resilience against evolving cyber and technological threats. Accordingly, the UAE government’s Cybersecurity Council announced:

• In partnership with Google Cloud, the establishment a cybersecurity center of excellence, aimed at pioneering world-class cybersecurity research and training while advancing the development and delivery of cloud services.
• In partnership with Lockheed Martin, enabled through the Tawazun Economic Programme, and overseen by the Tawazun Council, the establishment a cybersecurity center of excellence focused on advanced research, training, and industry collaboration to strengthen national cyber capabilities and foster innovation and talent development.

During the visit, the UAE and the US also agreed to continue to collaborate closely to support the Counter Ransomware Initiative (CRI), a White House-led effort aimed at strengthening global resilience against ransomware threats. This partnership includes joint contributions to the Crystal Ball platform, which facilitates real-time cyber threat intelligence sharing among member states. These efforts are further reinforced by ongoing collaborations between the UAE Cyber Security Council and key US entities such as the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, the US-UAE Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce, underscoring a shared commitment to advancing cybersecurity, innovation, and economic security.

Furthermore, the UAE and the US outlined their shared vision for a prosperous and sustainable future through a series of new commercial agreements and partnerships, reflecting a strategic alignment poised to unlock new opportunities and drive global innovation:

Technology and Innovation:

• Next-Gen Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi: A partnership between Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Qualcomm to establish a Global Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi to drive innovation and accelerate the development of advanced technologies, including AI, industrial IoT, and data centers. 
• Strategic Collaboration to Accelerate Edge AI Innovation in the UAE between Qualcomm and e&: A collaboration to accelerate the development and deployment of edge AI 5G industrial gateways to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance in key industry verticals, help rollout innovative edge AI devices, including AI PCs, XR, and wearables integrating the latest AI models. Furthermore, this join effort will drive innovation in smart mobility solutions to improve safety and user experiences, ensuring the UAE's transport infrastructure is future-ready.
• Amazon Web Services, e&, and the UAE Cybersecurity Council unveiled a Launchpad for Public Sector and regulated industries cloud adoption that is expected to contribute $181 billion to the UAE's digital economy by 2033. The partnership includes the establishment of the new UAE Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Bureau.

Energy:

• Comprehensive Strategic Energy Partnership (CSEP): Both sides agreed to launch a framework between ADNOC and the US Department of Energy to underscore the shared commitment of both countries to strengthen strategic cooperation across the energy sector, drive sustainable economic growth, enhance energy security, and promote innovation and technological leadership in the global energy landscape. The CSEP will serve as a platform for both countries to align on strategic energy priorities, facilitate joint investments, and advance collaboration across a wide range of areas.
• Upper Zakum Production Capacity Expansion: A partnership between ADNOC, ExxonMobil, and JODCO to increase oil production capacity of Abu Dhabi’s Upper Zakum offshore field. 
• Shah Sour Gas Strategic Collaboration Agreement: An Agreement between ADNOC and Occidental Petroleum to explore expanding production capacity at the Shah Sour Gas field.
• Unconventional Concession for Onshore Block: ADNOC and EOG Resources entered into an agreement for unconventional oil exploration concession for Unconventional Onshore Block 3 in Abu Dhabi.
• Cooperation between XRG and Oxy on South Texas DAC Project: XRJ and OXY will evaluate a significant investment in 1PointFive’s South Texas Direct Air Capture project which aims to capture 500,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually using advanced, commercial-scale technology.

Advanced Manufacturing and Infrastructure:

• Aluminum Smelter in Oklahoma: Emirates Global Aluminum and the Government of Oklahoma announced plans to develop an aluminum smelter – the first new aluminum smelter in the US in 40 years, expected to create up to 1,000 jobs and bolster US manufacturing capacity.
• Gallium Project: A collaboration between Emirates Global Aluminum, Tawazun Council, and Raytheon Emirates to explore opportunities in advanced materials production.

Aviation 

• Etihad and Boeing announced the purchase of up to 28 aircraft 

Healthcare and Life Sciences:

• M42 and Oracle Health agreed to create a unified, longitudinal patient record integrating genomics that is accessible through Oracle’s AI-powered Health Data Intelligence platform to advance precision medicine initiatives, prioritize prevention and support data-driven, personalized healthcare across the UAE.
• Strategic partnership between G42, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and Oracle to innovate new healthcare delivery models leveraging AI, to deliver more effective, scalable, and affordable care. This model of care will focus on prevention, longevity, and healthy living and redesign the delivery of care across populations and borders.