President Donald Trump paid a visit to the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, promising to strengthen bilateral ties and unveiling agreements worth more than $200 billion. During his meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to increased collaboration in trade, aviation, energy, and artificial intelligence.
The visit’s centrepiece was Etihad Airways’ $14.5 billion investment in 28 Boeing 787 and 777x aircraft powered by GE Aerospace engines. Trump also unveiled a new 5gw AI complex in the UAE, which is set to become the largest outside the United States.
The two governments announced a new “US-UAE AI Acceleration Partnership,” which lays the groundwork for future collaboration in artificial intelligence technologies. According to sources, the agreement involves enhanced access for the UAE to advanced US AI chips, following previous restrictions imposed due to worries over Chinese access.
Trump’s visit to the UAE is part of a broader tour of Gulf states. Previously, he applauded Qatar’s $10 billion investment in a US military site. Trump also mentioned a $1.4 trillion UAE investment plan over the next decade.
