UAE-US Strategic Partnership: Driving global stability and growth

Sharjah 24 – WAM: The strategic partnership between the UAE and the U.S. is built on more than five decades of coordination and collaboration across various fields, fostering development and prosperity in both nations.

Strengthening communication and dialogue

The official visit of His Highness Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, to the United States is a continuation of efforts to strengthen communication and dialogue, serving the mutual interests of both countries and their people.

Shared commitment to security, prosperity, and global challenges

The UAE is one of the United States' key partners in the region and worldwide. Both nations are committed to cooperation in enhancing regional and global security, achieving economic prosperity, and addressing global challenges.

Long-term economic collaboration and innovation

Over the years, the two countries have established a solid foundation for long-term economic collaboration and innovative partnerships in emerging fields, including Artificial Intelligence, food security, clean energy, space exploration, and other priority sectors in science, education, and culture.

Growing economic and investment ties

The UAE and the U.S. maintain strong economic and investment ties. The bilateral trade volume (excluding oil) is close to $40 billion, with their merchandise trade rising by 9.47% to $34.43 billion (AED126.46 billion) in 2024.

Advancing energy investments

Both countries are working to enhance mutual investments in the energy sector, with the UAE holding over $70 billion in the U.S. energy market through ADNOC, Masdar, and XRG.

Strategic partnerships in technology and AI

In 2024, several strategic partnerships and investment agreements were signed between the two countries, particularly in areas of technology and AI. Notable collaborations include a $1.5 billion investment from Microsoft into G42, the UAE's AI holding company.

Space exploration collaboration

The UAE's launch of the Hope Probe in 2021 marked a significant milestone in space exploration cooperation with the U.S. Further partnerships include the Emirates Mission to the Asteroid Belt (EMA) and the UAE’s involvement in NASA’s Lunar Gateway Programme.

Climate action and clean energy cooperation

Climate action remains a cornerstone of UAE-U.S. cooperation, particularly through the UAE-U.S. Partnership for Accelerating Clean Energy (PACE), which aims to mobilize $100 billion to generate 100 gigawatts of clean energy by 2035.