More than a Gateway: The UAE is an Engineered Platform for Businesses with Global Ambitions.
Today, over 1,500 US firms operate across the UAE, with many establishing regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. With open markets, cutting-edge infrastructure, and pro-growth regulation, the UAE offers American businesses a high-trust launchpad into the $8 trillion Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) economy.
By Sea: It Started with Trade
The UAE’s rise as a global business hub began with the sea. Jebel Ali Port, developed by DP World, became one of the largest and busiest ports in the world, transforming Dubai into a critical node in global trade.
Then by Air: Connecting the World
The next leap came through the skies. The UAE built two of the world’s most recognized and profitable airlines — Emirates and Etihad. The airlines are not just carriers, but strategic connectors. Together, they connect the UAE to over 240 global destinations, making it a central bridge between the East and West.
And now: purpose-built free zones
With 40 specialized free zones, the UAE created targeted environments to serve global industries — from logistics and media to life sciences and AI. Today, its two leading financial free zones — ADGM in Abu Dhabi and DIFC in Dubai — offer US businesses unparalleled access to capital, scale-up opportunities, and proximity to the $8 trillion MEASA market. Together, they’re redefining global finance from the region.