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Trump Announces $200 Billion in U.S.–UAE Deals, Inks Major AI Agreement

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President Donald Trump, during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, announced over $200 billion in new deals between the two nations, including a landmark agreement to deepen cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI). The visit capped his three-nation Gulf tour, which also included Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

Following a meeting with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the White House detailed major business and technology partnerships, including a $14.5 billion aircraft order by Etihad Airways for Boeing jets powered by GE Aerospace engines.

AI and Tech Cooperation:

Trump and Sheikh Mohamed also unveiled a 5-gigawatt AI campus, which will become the largest AI hub outside the U.S. A centerpiece of the visit was the signing of the U.S.–UAE AI Acceleration Partnership, which includes:

  • A commitment by the UAE to invest in U.S.-based data centers with capabilities matching or exceeding those in the UAE.

  • Import of 500,000 advanced Nvidia AI chips annually, per a prior agreement reported by Reuters.

  • UAE pledging to align its national security regulations with U.S. standards to prevent the diversion of AI technology to adversarial nations, particularly China.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was seen in discussions with the leaders during the announcement.

Additional Economic Deals:

  • Emirates Global Aluminum to build a $4 billion aluminum smelter in Oklahoma.

  • $60 billion energy cooperation between UAE’s ADNOC and U.S. firms ExxonMobil, Occidental Petroleum, and EOG Resources.

  • A reaffirmation of the UAE’s $1.4 trillion, 10-year U.S. investment commitment, originally announced by Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed.

Broader Diplomatic and Regional Impact:

Trump’s visit follows major deals in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, including:

  • $600 billion Saudi commitment to invest in the U.S.

  • Qatar Airways’ deal to buy up to 210 Boeing widebody aircraft

  • $142 billion in U.S. arms sales to the Saudi kingdom

Trump also used the trip to announce diplomatic shifts:

  • A potential nuclear deal with Iran reportedly near completion

  • Sanctions lifted on Syria, with a meeting held with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa

  • Encouragement for Syrian-Israeli normalization

Trump framed his Gulf tour as a strategic effort to solidify U.S. influence and transform the Middle East into a third global power center in AI, alongside the U.S. and China.

U.S. and UAE Finalize Tech Security Agreement Amid AI Expansion Plans

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The United States and United Arab Emirates have finalized a technology framework agreement, expected to be signed Thursday during President Donald Trump’s final stop on his Gulf tour, according to a source familiar with the matter. The deal emphasizes mutual commitments to technology security, a key concern amid growing geopolitical tensions and the global AI arms race.

Strategic Significance:

The agreement is seen as a major diplomatic and technological milestone for the UAE, which aims to position itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence and digital innovation. For Washington, the deal strengthens control over the flow of advanced U.S. technologies, particularly AI chips, to friendly nations while keeping them out of adversarial hands like China’s.

AI Chip Context:

  • The tech pact closely follows reports that the U.S. and UAE are nearing a separate agreement allowing the UAE to import 500,000 of Nvidia’s most advanced AI chips annually starting in 2025.

  • The chips, likely from Nvidia’s Blackwell or forthcoming Rubin series, would significantly boost the UAE’s AI data center infrastructure, including projects linked to UAE-based firm G42.

  • The import deal would include provisions requiring reciprocal infrastructure investment in the U.S., reinforcing bilateral cooperation.

Broader Implications:

The finalized framework reinforces the U.S. strategy of deepening tech ties with Gulf allies while maintaining tight export controls to prevent sensitive technologies from reaching China. It also enhances the UAE’s reputation as a trusted AI development hub, backed by Western partnerships.

Neither the White House, the U.S. Commerce Department, nor the UAE or Chinese foreign ministries responded to requests for comment.

This agreement could accelerate the UAE’s emergence as a third global center for AI innovation, alongside the U.S. and China, reshaping the landscape of AI development and governance in the years to come.