The UAE is all in on American AI

The two nations are forging one of the world’s most consequential and fastest-growing economic partnerships. With more than $1 trillion already invested and a new $1.4 trillion commitment, this partnership is set to reshape industries, invest in American businesses, and create jobs.

1 big thing: UAE turbocharges American AI — and more

At the heart of this partnership lies a key pillar: artificial intelligence. During President Trump’s state visit to Abu Dhabi, the two countries launched the U.S.-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership — a key milestone in a relationship that has already seen major UAE investments in American AI. This agreement includes the creation of a 5GW UAE-US AI Campus in Abu Dhabi, the largest AI infrastructure project outside the US.

Why it matters

The new partnership includes dual investments: a 1GW Stargate UAE compute cluster in Abu Dhabi and an equivalent UAE investment through MGX in the U.S. Stargate project.
This partnership demonstrates the full commitment of UAE leadership to advance and securely proliferate American AI.
American enterprises have direct access to the $8 trillion Middle East, Africa, and South Asia market.

Latest key strategic investments

Artificial Intelligence

MGX, the UAE’s $100B AI investor, will deploy 80% of its capital in the US.

So far, MGX has backed OpenAI, xAI, and Anthropic, and established a $100B AI infrastructure partnership with Microsoft and BlackRock for US data centers and related infrastructure.

Energy

The UAE is investing $440B in U.S.
energy by 2035.

The UAE has pledged to grow US energy investment to $440B by 2035, fueling digital infrastructure. Additionally, ADQ and Energy Capital Partners are launching a $25B US energy venture to build power generation for data centers and AI projects.

Advanced Manufacturing

A $4B aluminum plant in Oklahoma will be the first new US smelter in 45 years.

Emirates Global Aluminum will construct the first new aluminum smelter in the US in 45 years. Located in Oklahoma, the $4B project will create thousands of American jobs and nearly double US domestic aluminum production.