UAE Investment Accelerates Across US Manufacturing, Energy and AI Infrastructure

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February 2026

From record-breaking funding rounds to transformative acquisitions, February highlighted a shared push to scale innovation and modernize key industries across AI, mobility, media, and financial services.

MGX Co-Leads $30 Billion Anthropic Funding Round

UAE-backed MGX joined a record $30B funding round for AI leader Anthropic, pushing its valuation to $380B.

Mubadala Capital, TWG Global Acquire Clear Channel Outdoor for $6.2B

Mubadala Capital and TWG Global are acquiring Clear Channel for $6.2B to modernize the iconic US advertising company.

Mubadala Capital Backs Waymo in $16B Funding Round

Mubadala Capital invested in Waymo’s $16B round to help scale self-driving technology across more US cities.

Abu Dhabi Launches $237B Financial Services Platform: Judan Financial

Abu Dhabi launched Judan Financial, a $237B AI-powered platform to drive global investment and financial innovation.

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Across key US sectors, UAE investments and partnerships are scaling, strengthening long-term bilateral ties.

US and UAE Launch Pax Silica Partnership to Secure AI, Supply Chains and Economic Growth

UAE-US AI partnership deepens as advanced chip exports accelerate American innovation

Microsoft to Invest $15.2 Billion in the UAE to Accelerate AI Growth

UAE-Backed Capital Expands US Tech, Energy, and Logistics Footprint

UAE Rises as #2 AI Superpower Behind the US

Fast Tracking the US-UAE Strategic AI Partnership

The UAE is All In on American AI

UAE–US Partnership Drives Growth Across Energy, AI and Technology

UAE–US Partnership Reaches New Frontiers

UAE–US Partnership Expands Across Energy, AI and Investment

UAE Commits $1.4 Trillion to Transform US AI and Energy Future

UAE and US Lead on Responsible AI and Next-Gen Innovation

UAE Bets Big on US AI & Infrastructure