Brief
June 2025
UAE–US Partnership Drives Growth Across Energy, AI and Technology
ADNOC will scale its US investments to $440 billion over 10 years, targeting LNG, petrochemicals, renewables and AI-linked infrastructure. The move underscores the UAE’s central role in fueling AI-driven energy demand. Additional highlights include Joby’s Dubai air taxi trials, NVIDIA–G42’s data center partnership and GlobalFoundries’ $16B US semiconductor expansion.
1 big thing: ADNOC to Invest $440 Billion in US Energy Amid AI Surge
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) plans to increase its US energy investments to $440 billion over the next decade. CEO Sultan al‑Jaber called AI a “once‑in‑a‑generation investment opportunity,” citing existing stakes in Texas LNG, petrochemicals and plans for 5.5 GW of renewables and storage, alongside new offices in Washington.
Why it matters
- The $440 billion US energy push underscores the UAE’s deepening role in fueling AI-driven energy demand and strengthening strategic infrastructure.
- Framed as an “investment imperative,” the initiative cements long-term UAE–US economic partnership amid accelerating AI power needs.
- ADNOC’s multi-sector approach reflects integrated climate-energy-AI policy ambitions that align with US tech and infrastructure goals.
Additional stories shaping the UAE–US economic partnership:
Advanced Manufacturing
GlobalFoundries will invest $16 billion to expand semiconductor manufacturing and advanced packaging in New York and Vermont.
The initiative, backed by major tech firms, aims to bolster US production capacity for AI-enabling chips and strengthen supply chain resilience.
Artificial Intelligence
Joby Aviation completed a series of successful piloted vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flights in Dubai, initiating its commercial market readiness phase.
In partnership with Dubai’s transport authorities, Joby is building vertiport infrastructure and aims to launch service across key city locations by early 2026.
Artificial Intelligence
NVIDIA has entered a partnership with G42 to support the development of AI-focused data centers in the UAE.
The collaboration advances the country’s infrastructure for AI-driven computing and strengthens its regional role in advanced AI deployment.