Trump Announces $200 Billion in Deals With UAE

The president said economic commitments secured in the Middle East will boost U.S. manufacturing and national security.

Yousif al-Obaidli, (R) the director-general of the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, accompanies President Donald Trump on a tour of the mosque in Abu Dhabi on May 15, 2025. Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

President Donald Trump announced more than $200 billion in additional investment deals secured with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on May 15 during his visit to Abu Dhabi, cementing the United States’ partnership with the Arabian Peninsula nation.

A previous agreement made in March with the country included a 10-year, $1.4 trillion investment framework targeting artificial intelligence infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and manufacturing.