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UAE Commits $1.4 Trillion Investment In U.S. Economy Over 10 Years

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

March 24, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged a $1.4 trillion investment in the U.S. economy over the next decade, according to a White House statement. This commitment was made following the visit of Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, to the U.S. The framework is aimed at significantly boosting UAE investments in key sectors like artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and American manufacturing.

Key Investments And Deals

While specific details on the distribution of the $1.4 trillion are not outlined, several high-profile deals have already been announced, showcasing the depth of UAE’s commitment:

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AI Infrastructure Partnership: Abu Dhabi-based MGX, BlackRock, Microsoft, and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) have brought NVIDIA and xAI into the AI Infrastructure Partnership (AIP). This initiative aims to unlock $30 billion in capital, with a potential $100 billion in investments, focusing on AI infrastructure, including U.S. data centers and energy solutions.
$25 Billion for U.S. Data Centers: Abu Dhabi’s ADQ has partnered with U.S. firm Energy Capital Partners (ECP) to invest over $25 billion in power generation projects for data centers in the U.S. This initiative will help meet the growing energy needs of data centers, hyperscale cloud companies, and other industries, with a total of 25 gigawatts (GW) in power generation capacity.
LNG Export Facility Investment: ADNOC-owned XRG has committed to investing in the Next Decade LNG export facility in Texas, alongside further investments in U.S. natural gas, chemicals, energy infrastructure, and low-carbon solutions.
Mining Partnership: ADQ and Orion Resource Partners have launched a $1.2 billion mining partnership, focusing on securing critical mineral supplies. This partnership aims to enhance global supply chain security in the metals and mining sector.
New U.S. Aluminum Smelter: Emirates Global Aluminum plans to build the first new aluminum smelter in the U.S. in 35 years, which would nearly double domestic production.

Strengthening UAE-U.S. Relations

This investment pledge is part of broader efforts to deepen economic and technological ties between the UAE and the U.S. The two countries have a long-standing strategic partnership, with bilateral trade reaching $40 billion in 2024. In addition to economic collaboration, discussions between leaders of both nations have included advancements in AI, space exploration, and addressing regional challenges.

The UAE’s investment in the U.S. economy highlights the growing significance of Gulf sovereign wealth funds in driving innovation and infrastructure development globally. It also serves as a reminder of the U.S.’s pivotal relationship with the Gulf region, where several business figures, including former U.S. President Donald Trump, have sought deeper connections.

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A cohort of 20 former Snap executives and innovators has united to introduce Ghost Angels, a new investment fund targeting the future of social media. The fund, which has already supported five companies and plans to invest in at least 15 more over the coming year, remains discreet about its total capital raised.

Strategic Formation And Diverse Expertise

Founded in 2025 by former Snap global partnerships executive and current Microsoft AI executive Max Rivera, Ghost Angels brings together approximately 20 former Snap leaders, operators and founders. Among the founding members are Alexandra Levitt, who previously led Snap’s corporate accelerator, and former Snap product and design leader Will Wu. The fund aims to leverage the operational and product expertise of its members to support early-stage founders building consumer technology companies.

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Redefining Social Media Dynamics

Rivera argues that social media is entering a new phase, with platforms increasingly separating content distribution from community building. Rather than relying solely on advertising-driven business models, many emerging startups are experimenting with subscriptions, usage-based pricing, tokenized economies and other alternative monetization strategies. According to Rivera, smaller teams are also able to launch and iterate products more quickly, creating opportunities for new entrants to challenge established platforms.

Embracing AI-Driven Innovation

Ghost Angels is primarily targeting pre-seed and seed-stage AI startups focused on consumer and social applications. The fund believes artificial intelligence can reshape how users discover content, interact with communities and create digital experiences. Support from former Snap executives is particularly valuable for founders navigating challenges around engagement, product design and platform growth, Rivera said.

Future-Forward Strategies

Alongside investments in AI-powered social products, Ghost Angels is backing companies developing AI-native content formats and creative tools across industries, including music, gaming, sports and fashion. The fund sees generative AI as a way to lower barriers to content creation and distribution while enabling new forms of digital engagement. Its investment strategy reflects broader shifts across the technology sector, where entrepreneurs are increasingly building specialized communities and niche platforms rather than competing directly with large social networks.