This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

In late 2021, Prime Trip Support, a UAE-based aviation services provider, opened its US headquarters in Houston, Texas, establishing a 24/7 office staffed by aviation professionals. The new facility offers services like ground handling, flight supervision, fuel coordination, permitting, and logistics support, bringing Prime closer to its American client base.

DP World’s acquisition of US-based Syncreon in 2021 represents a strategic expansion into the land-based logistics and supply chain sector, complementing its global port and terminal operations. The deal strengthens DP World’s footprint across North America and Europe, adding advanced capabilities in automotive and technology logistics, including warehousing, fulfillment, and e-commerce solutions.

ADIA joined a $30B buyout of Illinois-based Medline Industries, investing $1B alongside Blackstone, Carlyle and Hellman & Friedman. This deal preserves Medline’s 36,000 US jobs and supports long-term manufacturing and distribution of medical supplies across North America—reinforcing healthcare supply chain resilience.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

The Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) established its first US office in New York to attract American investment into Abu Dhabi’s non-oil sectors—including tech, clean energy, and tourism. This operational expansion strengthens UAE–US investment ties, enhances deal-flow and creates local jobs in business development and economic diplomacy.

Distichain, a UAE-based B2B e-commerce platform, expanded into the United States in 2020 with a new marketplace partnership with HotelSupplyB2B.com. The platform connects hotels with suppliers across the hospitality industry, strengthening Distichain’s global presence and supporting its mission to simplify and digitize B2B trade.

Mubadala Capital led a $700 million growth equity round for REEF Technology, headquartered in Miami. The investment made in 2020 supported REEF’s expansion of urban logistics platforms across the US. This initiative advanced localized service delivery and created jobs in logistics, operations and mobility-focused infrastructure.

Mubadala invested $2 billion into California-based Silver Lake to bolster its private equity activity in tech sectors. The capital supports Silver Lake’s expansion in the US, enabling greater investment in high-growth tech companies and helping scale its operational teams across deal sourcing, execution and management.

Mubadala acquired a minority equity stake in PCI Pharma Services. PCI is a key US provider of clinical trial packaging, sterile manufacturing, and drug supply chain services. The investment supports thousands of jobs across US facilities and strengthens pharmaceutical infrastructure critical to domestic and global healthcare.

Mubadala invested $150M in Maryland-based Enviva Holdings to support US wood pellet biofuel production. This strategic minority stake aligns with Mubadala’s climate-focused portfolio and global decarbonization goals. This investment supports operations at nine facilities, sustaining approximately 1,200 jobs across the rural Southeast US bioenergy supply chain.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

Delta Partners Group expanded its US presence by opening a Palo Alto office in 2015 and later launched a New York office in 2017. In 2020, its assets were acquired by FTI Consulting, integrating Delta’s people and capabilities into FTI’s broader advisory operations.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

Masdar acquired a 50% stake in the Big Beau solar and battery storage project, part of a 1.6 GW clean energy portfolio developed with EDF Renewables. Operational since 2021, this supports California’s renewable energy targets and the UAE’s PACE initiative to fund $20B in US clean energy by 2035.

Mubadala participated in Waymo’s first external investment round, contributing to the $2.25 billion initial close (later extended to $3.0 billion). The investment supports autonomous vehicle development and commercialization in California, helping scale US innovation in self-driving technology and sustain engineering, AI research and AV testing jobs across the state.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

Masdar holds a 50% stake in California’s Desert Harvests 1 & 2 supporting clean energy goals and Abu Dhabi’s $20B US clean energy partnership. The projects generated nearly 190,000 construction labor hours, supported local unions, powered 77,000 homes and avoided 353,000 metric tons of emissions annually.

Emirates SkyCargo opened a 1,000-square-metre pharmaceutical facility at Chicago Airport as part of its Pharma Corridors initiative. Developed in partnership with ground handler Maestro, the new site can handle up to 15,000 tonnes of temperature-sensitive medicines annually, strengthening SkyCargo’s ability to support global pharmaceutical logistics.

In 2019, Dubai-based trip-support and FBO operator Hadid International Services expanded into the Americas by opening a new office at Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and exploring additional opportunities across Canada. The company aimed to localize its services and deepen customer engagement in the US business aviation market.

Mubadala committed up to $500 million as a minority investor in Cologix in 2019. The capital supported Cologix’s expansion into hyperscale edge markets across the US. Mubadala exited the investment in 2022 following a $3 billion recapitalization by Stonepeak Infrastructure Partners.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

Between 2019 and 2020, JetHQ expanded its presence in the United States by relocating its headquarters to Kansas City, Missouri, and opening an East Coast office in White Plains, New York. The company also grew its US team with new sales and technical staff to support its expanding operations and customer base.

Eternity Technologies announced in 2019 plans to open its first North American facility in Sherman, Texas. The expansion marked a major step in the company’s global growth strategy, allowing it to better serve customers across the US market.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

Mubadala invested in Sebela Pharmaceuticals, a US–based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on gastrointestinal, dermatological, and women’s-health conditions, supporting Sebela’s growth in its US commercial infrastructure, branded product portfolio, and late-stage development pipeline.

In July 2019, Mahandru Associates, a Dubai-based consulting firm, expanded into the United States by opening a new office in Alexandria, Virginia. The US branch focuses on business migration and investment services, including business acquisitions, investor visas, and green card assistance, while also offering consulting support such as market research and growth strategies.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) acquired full ownership of 330 Madison Avenue in New York in a $900M deal. The trophy asset supports leasing, maintenance and real estate service jobs in Manhattan’s business district, contributing to local employment and long-term commercial infrastructure.

Borealis reaffirmed its commitment to the North American auto industry in 2019 by opening a new polypropylene compounding plant in Taylorsville, North Carolina. The 50,000 square-foot facility boosts local manufacturing capacity and aims to better serve regional automotive customers with shorter supply lines.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

In 2019, Masdar acquired John Laing Group’s stake in the 149MW Rocksprings Wind Farm located in Val Verde County, Texas, marking Masdar’s first renewable energy investment in North America. Commissioned in 2017, the project harnesses the region’s strong wind conditions and continues to operate as part of Masdar’s growing international clean-energy portfolio.

Masdar acquired a 95.3% equity stake in Rocksprings Wind Farm (TX) and Sterling Wind Farm (NM). The deal expands UAE’s clean energy footprint in the US and supports local operations jobs while powering nearly 70,000 homes and displacing over 285,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.

Masdar partnered with John Laing Group in 2019 to co-invest in a portfolio of wind and solar energy projects across California and New Mexico. This strategic move accelerates Masdar’s global clean energy ambitions while supporting local US economies through renewable energy deployment, construction employment and long-term operations and maintenance jobs.

Dubai-based Sternon Group announced a $150 million real estate development near Disney World in Orlando, Florida, marking one of its first major US ventures.The project includes luxury condominiums, retail spaces, and hospitality facilities, as part of Sternon’s global expansion into high-demand property markets.

Gulftainer, the UAE-based port operator, invested $100M in GT USA to operate terminals in Florida and Delaware under a 50-year concession. These projects have created thousands of jobs during construction and hundreds of long-term logistics roles, including training for 1,000 personnel annually through the Wilmington Marine Training Institute.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

The UAE government donated $50 million to Johns Hopkins University to support the creation of a stroke care institute and expand academic scholarships and international research programs. This philanthropic investment enhances US–Middle East educational collaboration and benefits students and research operations in Baltimore, Maryland.

In January 2018, Falcon Technologies International (FTI) announced it would open a branch office in North America—called FTI US LLC—to support its growing customer base and expand its presence in the US market.

In 2017, Derq — a Dubai-founded startup — raised $1.5 million in seed funding and established its US office in Detroit to serve as its American headquarters. The move followed Derq’s participation in the Techstars Mobility incubator in Detroit and positioned the company to tap into the US automotive and smart mobility ecosystem.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

In 2017, NOVA Chemicals, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, announced a major expansion on the US Gulf Coast by acquiring an ownership interest in an ethylene production facility in Geismar, Louisiana. The investment significantly increased NOVA’s US manufacturing footprint supporting its strategy to expand polyethylene and olefins production in North America and strengthen its integration with downstream plastics manufacturing.

In early 2017, UAE’s Thuraya Telecommunications opened a US office located between Washington, D.C. and Tysons Corner, Virginia. The move was intended to bring the company closer to its investors, government and commercial partners in the US market.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

In 2016, Abu Dhabi–based LuLu Group International expanded into the US by launching Y International, its export, food processing and logistics arm, in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. The facility began operations with 75 employees and was projected to grow to 200–250 employees within a year, handling US-made goods for export and relabeling for LuLu’s global supply chain.

ABS Network, a Dubai-based broadcast services firm, opened a new office in Washington, D.C. in 2016 as part of its US expansion, installing fiber links to enable a full suite of broadcast services for Arabic channels and linking that office to New York. The move was driven by rising demand from news networks for seamless US–Middle East coverage, and ABS also plans further growth in the US.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.

Abu Dhabi United Group holds an approximately 80% stake (valued at around $1.2 billion) in New York City Football Club (NYCFC) through its ownership under City Football Group, representing roughly $960 million in equity value.

TAQA acquired a 50% equity stake in Minnesota’s Lakefield Wind Project—its first US renewable energy investment. The project powers approximately 68,000 homes and has supported local jobs since construction. This move provided TAQA insights for future clean energy investments and expanded its footprint in North American wind power markets.

The Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation made a $150M philanthropic gift in January 2011 to establish the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Institute for Personalized Cancer Therapy at MD Anderson. The donation funded a 628K sq ft research center, employing 2,000 staff, expanding clinical trials, and advancing genomics-driven cancer care.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) acquired a 90% stake in New York’s Chrysler Building in 2008 for approximately $800 million. The deal preserved one the most iconic skyscrapers during a real estate downturn, supported US property management and operations jobs and later enabled renovations that achieved LEED Gold certification—suggesting further local employment.

Dubai World invested almost $3 billion to acquire a 50% joint venture stake in the $5.4 billion CityCenter development in Las Vegas and agreed to purchase up to 28 million shares (~9.5%) in MGM MIRAGE. The partnership anchored one of the largest private developments in US history, contributing to job creation in Nevada’s construction, tourism, and hospitality sectors.

Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) invested $7.5 billion for an equity stake in Citigroup in 2007, aiming to stabilize the bank’s capital base. While not tied to any specific job creation, Citigroup’s US expansions—including its Charlotte tech hub—reflect the bank’s long-term economic footprint, supported in part by sovereign capital from the UAE.

In 2007, Mubadala Development Company acquired a 7.5% non-voting stake in The Carlyle Group for $1.35 billion, valuing the private equity firm at $20 billion. The agreement also included a $500 million commitment from Mubadala to a Carlyle-managed fund, strengthening their strategic partnership. The investment expanded Mubadala’s exposure to global private equity and aligned it with other major institutional investors like CalPERS, reflecting its growing role in international finance.

Dubai World acquired Barneys New York for $942 million from Jones Apparel Group in 2007, after a competitive bid process. The deal marked a high-profile UAE investment in US luxury retail. While Barneys later underwent restructuring under new ownership, the acquisition reflected a strategic push into premium US consumer markets.

This investment was extracted from a dataset provided by the UAE Ministry of Investment. This includes deals reported through fDi Markets (Financial Times), S&P Capital IQ, and other credible media sources.