UAE-US trade hits $40b as UAE solidifies $1.4tr investment pledge

The economic relationship between the United Arab Emirates and the United States is flourishing, with bilateral trade exceeding $40 billion in 2025. This figure represents a significant 12% increase from the previous year. The UAE has once again solidified its position as the leading market for US exports within the Middle East and North Africa region, a distinction it has held for 17 consecutive years.

This robust trade performance was highlighted during a recent visit to Washington by a UAE delegation. Led by Minister of State Saeed Al Hajeri, the delegation included Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology. The group engaged in constructive meetings with senior officials from key US departments, including Commerce, the Treasury, the Office of the US Trade Representative, and the State Department.

During the visit, Al Hajeri also met with the US G20 Sherpa. He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to its role as a host country, pledging support for the priorities set by the US Presidency of the G20. The discussions underscored the strong and expanding economic partnership between the two nations, with US exports to the UAE supporting an estimated 205,900 American jobs in 2025, particularly in the technology sector.