Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan announced that the UAE plans to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next 10 years. This significant investment initiative was revealed during talks with US President Donald Trump at Qasr Al Watan, the presidential palace in Abu Dhabi.

According to Anadolu Agency, the planned investments will be channeled through Emirati investment institutions and will focus on sectors such as the new economy, energy, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, and industry. President Al Nahyan emphasized the strategic partnership between the US and UAE, particularly in space initiatives which include Mars exploration, astronaut missions, and an asteroid belt exploration project.

In his address to President Trump, Al Nahyan reiterated the strong ties between the two nations, noting their shared commitment to peace and security in the Middle East and globally. He expressed confidence that the visit would significantly impact the future of bilateral relations.

President Al Nahyan later conveyed on X his pleasure in welcoming President Trump to Abu Dhabi. He highlighted their mutual determination to continue driving investments in future-focused industries like AI and advanced technology, which aim to benefit humanity. Al Nahyan also remarked on the enduring UAE-US strategic partnership that has fostered shared progress for over 50 years, underscoring both nations' commitment to advancing prosperity, stability, and development worldwide.

President Trump was officially welcomed at Abu Dhabi airport by Al Nahyan, as reported by the state news agency WAM. During his visit, Trump toured the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque alongside Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan. The UAE marked the final stop on Trump's Gulf tour, following visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. This visit also represents the first by a US president to Abu Dhabi since President George W. Bush's visit in 2008.