The UAE and the US are two of the most economically connected countries, with their strong and very quickly growing partnership being one of the very best in the world. This connection was built up by the main sectors that included the likes of technology, energy, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and digital innovations, hence, giving the two countries that stable and considerable growth and success. To give an example, the UAE has been the largest importer of US goods in the Middle East and North Africa area since 2009, and the investment from UAE alone is said to create and sustain almost 184,000 jobs in the US. The economic partnership is underpinned by a common devotion to free markets, mutual success, and global leadership that goes beyond just trade. For more news updates, visit our Gulf Independent News page.
Key Sectors and Strategic Investments
- The UAE’s $1.4 trillion investment plan in the US from 2025-2035 is focusing on the most promising fields like AI, semiconductor production, energy infrastructure, and blockchain technology.
- Noteworthy partnerships among others are: the official launch of the sale of aircraft by Boeing, flourishing relations in aviation technology, and partnership in space exploration that includes NASA and the US companies at the forefront of the field.
- The export and foreign direct investment reports from Dubai point to a tremendous increase in the trade involving software, IT services, hospitality, and telecommunications, which in turn has resulted in the development and the implementation of skilled workforce and innovative ideas.
- US economy has been heavily relying on UAE investments, which, besides, are indirectly creating 184,000 jobs and playing a major role in the areas of digital transformation and logistics in America.
Impact on Job Creation and Business Growth
- The UAE contributes to a wide-ranging spectrum of industries and small businesses throughout the US, thus creating jobs and boosting local economies.
- The United States companies are more and more establishing their regional headquarters in Dubai, which can be attributed to the regulatory transparency, good connectivity, and availability of skilled workers, thus, creating and competing for jobs across the borders.
- The technology and the investment initiatives are making it easier for these two countries to have innovation ecosystems and thus, the process of cross-border deal flows and knowledge exchange is also made easier.
Thoughts & Comments
- “The UAE is one of the main countries that America is developing fastest economically, with the investments creating 184,000 jobs in all the 50 states.” — UAE Embassy US (X)
- “With over $1T in 🇦🇪 investments in the 🇺🇸, our economic partnership is not only growing but also innovating in sectors like tech, AI, and energy.” — UAE Embassy US (Facebook)
- Anthony O’Sullivan from EY: “Dubai has turned out to be an important center for US firms to set up regional offices and carry out cross-border activities… Dubai’s skilled labor, good transport and communication, and clear regulations keep on making it an attractive place for companies that want to access fast-growing markets.”
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