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A major economic delegation from Abu Dhabi is visiting the United States to expand global partnerships and reinforce the Emirate’s position as a hub for business, innovation, and investment.
The mission, led by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), brings together more than 100 senior figures from 44 government entities and private firms, including the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Abu Dhabi Customs, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX), Mubadala, Aldar, and Hub71, according to a WAM report.
During the visit, the delegation will hold high-level talks with American investors and business leaders across priority sectors, seeking new avenues for collaboration. Key events include the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in New York - organized with ADIO and ADGM - and a Family Business roundtable hosted with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU), highlighting the Emirate’s economic transformation and diverse investment opportunities.
Speaking on the visit, Al Zaabi emphasized the depth of Abu Dhabi’s partnership with the US. “Our economic relationship continues to flourish across vital industries. This mission builds on shared priorities such as innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth while showcasing opportunities within our fast-evolving ‘Falcon Economy’ - from AI and agritech to energy, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and finance.”
The US remains one of Abu Dhabi and the UAE’s most important trading partners, with bilateral trade reaching $34.4 billion in 2024 - an 8.5% rise from the year before.
The UAE is also the largest Middle Eastern trade partner for the US, with commerce spanning all 50 states and supporting more than 184,000 American jobs.
UAE investment in the US has already surpassed $1 trillion, with plans to inject another $1.4 trillion over the next decade. These commitments target sectors such as AI, infrastructure, energy, advanced manufacturing, aviation, and space technology.
At the same time, Abu Dhabi’s dynamic business ecosystem continues to attract American companies, with a growing number registering at ADGM - the largest and fastest-expanding international financial center in the MENA region.
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