Washington: H.H. Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, has concluded an official visit to Washington, where he engaged in discussions with US President Donald Trump and several senior officials and global business leaders.
According to Emirates News Agency, the visit included a meeting with President Trump, who honored Sheikh Tahnoon with a dinner at the White House, attended by various high-ranking US officials. The discussions during the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations and the strategic partnership between the UAE and the United States. Key areas of investment discussed included Artificial Intelligence, advanced technology, infrastructure, industry, energy, and healthcare.
Sheikh Tahnoon also held talks with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, CIA Director John Ratcliffe, and Special Advisor on Artificial Intelligence and Digital Currencies David Sacks. The discussions centered on enhancing economic ties, accelerating mutual investments, opening new avenues of cooperation, and addressing regional developments and shared interests for stability and prosperity.
Meetings with CEOs and leaders of global companies highlighted opportunities for joint investment, with a focus on leveraging advanced technologies, AI, and innovation to drive development, increase growth, and improve quality of life. Several announcements and agreements were made during the visit, including Nvidia and xAI joining the "AI Infrastructure Partnership," an initiative aimed at advancing artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
A notable agreement involved ADQ and Energy Capital Partners (ECP) forming a 50:50 joint venture based in the United States, with plans to invest US$25 billion in new energy projects. Additionally, the Abu Dhabi Department of Government Enablement signed a deal with Microsoft and Core42 to implement a joint sovereign cloud system aimed at enhancing government service efficiency and developing new digital solutions.
The UAE remains a significant investor in the United States, with investments valued at $1 trillion across various sectors such as trade, aviation, manufacturing, energy, advanced technology, and AI. Sheikh Tahnoon was accompanied on the visit by a delegation of government officials and private sector representatives.