emirates7 - U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit to the United Arab Emirates has been widely praised by business leaders from both countries as a key turning point in enhancing the strategic partnership between the UAE and the U.S., particularly in forward-looking sectors such as technology, energy, and investment.
Humaid Mohamed Ben Salem, Secretary-General of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), remarked that the visit significantly boosts joint investment opportunities in vital areas like artificial intelligence, space, renewable energy, healthcare, and advanced technology. He noted that the UAE already hosts over 1,800 American companies—a number expected to grow due to the positive momentum generated by the visit.
Ben Salem also highlighted the UAE's active role in the “SelectUSA” Investment Summit in Maryland (11–14 May), calling it a strong indication of the deepening ties between the private sectors of both nations and a key venue for strengthening bilateral business cooperation.
Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-UAE Business Council, called the visit a landmark moment that ushers in a new chapter of cross-border collaboration, particularly in sectors such as AI, advanced technologies, energy, and defense. He emphasized that UAE investments in the U.S. now exceed $1 trillion, including major initiatives in AI infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing.
Among these, he cited a significant collaboration between UAE-based MGX, Microsoft, and xAI—renamed the "AI Infrastructure Partnership"—which aims to invest $100 billion in building advanced AI infrastructure in the U.S., expected to 20,000 jobs.
Sebright also mentioned ADQ’s $25 billion agreement with Energy Capital Partners to supply power to U.S. data centers, ADNOC’s expanding low-carbon energy and gas infrastructure projects in partnership with ExxonMobil and OMV, and Emirates Global Aluminium’s plan to construct the first new aluminum smelter in the U.S. in over 30 years.
He stressed that such investments demonstrate the strong and trusted economic ties between the two countries. Additional strategic ventures include Masdar’s clean energy initiatives in several U.S. states and Mubadala’s key investment in GlobalFoundries, which has helped generate over 18,000 jobs in New York State alone.
In the nuclear energy field, Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and CEO of Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), highlighted the UAE’s partnership with leading U.S. nuclear firms as a global benchmark for peaceful and responsible nuclear development.
Al Hammadi noted that ENEC is actively backing the development of next-generation nuclear technologies and microreactors through collaborations with companies such as TerraPower, Westinghouse, and X-energy. These projects are part of ENEC’s ADVANCE Programme, launched in 2023, and are designed to strengthen nuclear energy capabilities both domestically and internationally—including in the rapidly expanding U.S. clean energy market.
President Trump’s visit underscores the strong foundation of U.S.-UAE relations and their shared vision for a future built on collaboration. It reflects a mutual commitment to strengthening ties across politics, security, and key economic sectors—driving stability, innovation, and growth for both countries and the wider region.
Humaid Mohamed Ben Salem, Secretary-General of the Federation of UAE Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FCCI), remarked that the visit significantly boosts joint investment opportunities in vital areas like artificial intelligence, space, renewable energy, healthcare, and advanced technology. He noted that the UAE already hosts over 1,800 American companies—a number expected to grow due to the positive momentum generated by the visit.
Ben Salem also highlighted the UAE's active role in the “SelectUSA” Investment Summit in Maryland (11–14 May), calling it a strong indication of the deepening ties between the private sectors of both nations and a key venue for strengthening bilateral business cooperation.
Danny Sebright, President of the U.S.-UAE Business Council, called the visit a landmark moment that ushers in a new chapter of cross-border collaboration, particularly in sectors such as AI, advanced technologies, energy, and defense. He emphasized that UAE investments in the U.S. now exceed $1 trillion, including major initiatives in AI infrastructure, clean energy, and manufacturing.
Among these, he cited a significant collaboration between UAE-based MGX, Microsoft, and xAI—renamed the "AI Infrastructure Partnership"—which aims to invest $100 billion in building advanced AI infrastructure in the U.S., expected to 20,000 jobs.
Sebright also mentioned ADQ’s $25 billion agreement with Energy Capital Partners to supply power to U.S. data centers, ADNOC’s expanding low-carbon energy and gas infrastructure projects in partnership with ExxonMobil and OMV, and Emirates Global Aluminium’s plan to construct the first new aluminum smelter in the U.S. in over 30 years.
He stressed that such investments demonstrate the strong and trusted economic ties between the two countries. Additional strategic ventures include Masdar’s clean energy initiatives in several U.S. states and Mubadala’s key investment in GlobalFoundries, which has helped generate over 18,000 jobs in New York State alone.
In the nuclear energy field, Mohamed Al Hammadi, Managing Director and CEO of Emirates Nuclear Energy Company (ENEC), highlighted the UAE’s partnership with leading U.S. nuclear firms as a global benchmark for peaceful and responsible nuclear development.
Al Hammadi noted that ENEC is actively backing the development of next-generation nuclear technologies and microreactors through collaborations with companies such as TerraPower, Westinghouse, and X-energy. These projects are part of ENEC’s ADVANCE Programme, launched in 2023, and are designed to strengthen nuclear energy capabilities both domestically and internationally—including in the rapidly expanding U.S. clean energy market.
President Trump’s visit underscores the strong foundation of U.S.-UAE relations and their shared vision for a future built on collaboration. It reflects a mutual commitment to strengthening ties across politics, security, and key economic sectors—driving stability, innovation, and growth for both countries and the wider region.