As global competition for innovation and investment intensifies, Abu Dhabi is taking bold steps to expand its international presence. The Emirate has sent a high-level economic delegation to the United States, led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED), to strengthen strategic partnerships and position itself as a global hub for talent, investment, and future-focused industries.

Spearheaded by His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, the delegation comprises over 100 senior representatives from 44 public and private sector entities, including key players such as Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), Mubadala, Aldar, Abu Dhabi Customs, and Hub71.

“The United States is a long-standing and strategic partner to Abu Dhabi and the UAE, and our economic ties continue to thrive across key sectors,” said H.E. Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi. “This visit will build on our shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth by engaging leaders who are shaping the economic landscape to take our cooperation to new heights.”

“We are strengthening partnerships with leading economies and showcasing investment opportunities provided by our soaring ‘Falcon Economy’ in various sectors and industries, including our world-class hubs for AI, startups, agritech, finance, new energy, life sciences, and advanced manufacturing,” he added.

The visit includes the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in New York, organized in collaboration with ADIO and ADGM, and a Family Business Roundtable with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU).

The UAE remains the largest trading partner of the U.S. in the Middle East, with bilateral trade reaching $34.4 billion in 2024. UAE investments in the U.S. now exceed $1 trillion, with an additional $1.4 trillion planned over the next decade, focusing on sectors such as AI, infrastructure, and space.