Across Key US Sectors, UAE Investments and Partnerships are Scaling, Strengthening Long-Term Bilateral Ties

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March 2026

In March, UAE capital and partnerships accelerated growth in AI, financial services and digital infrastructure across the United States, strengthening long-term UAE-US economic ties.

Abu Dhabi’s 2PointZero Invests in US Wearable Health Tech Firm Whoop

A 2PointZero subsidiary has taken a stake in Whoop, advancing US wearable health tech and preventive care.

Abu Dhabi’s Judan Financial Backs US AI Investor Alpha Wave Global

Judan Financial acquired a majority stake in Alpha Wave Global, expanding US investment in AI and high-growth tech firms.

Ambassador Al Otaiba: UAE-US Economic Partnership is Built to Last

Ambassador Al Otaiba reaffirmed the UAE’s $1.4 trillion US investment commitment and long-term bilateral pipeline.

SpaceX’s Starlink Launches in the UAE

Starlink launched in the UAE, expanding connectivity and deepening US–UAE tech collaboration.

Etihad’s New Nonstop Route from Charlotte, NC to Abu Dhabi

Etihad launched the first direct flight from Charlotte to the Middle East, strengthening US–UAE connectivity.

UAE Fintech Platform Attracts $250M Blackstone Investment

Blackstone invested $250 million in Abu Dhabi-based ADGT, scaling US payments technology globally.

US Hedge Funds Double Down on UAE as Global Financial Hub

Major US hedge funds are expanding in the UAE, reinforcing its role as a global financial hub.

UAE’s $1.4T US Investment Accelerating, Says Ambassador Al Otaiba

The UAE’s $1.4 trillion US investment commitment is accelerating across AI, infrastructure and manufacturing.

ALTÉRRA and US-based General Atlantic Scale Energy Tech

ALTÉRRA is partnering with General Atlantic to invest in Wireless Logic, advancing IoT and energy transition infrastructure.

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