Trump Announces $200 Billion in UAE Deals, Caps Off Massive Gulf Investment Blitz

President Donald Trump closed out his landmark Gulf tour on Thursday with a $200 billion wave of commercial deals between the United States and the United Arab Emirates, pushing the total haul from the trip to over $940 billion in new economic and defense investments for the American people.

“President Trump continues to advance the interests of the American people, enhancing market access for American exporters to strengthen our economic and national security,” the White House said in a statement.

The massive UAE package includes:

• A $14.5 billion aircraft commitment from Etihad Airways for 28 Boeing 787 and 777X jets, supporting thousands of U.S. manufacturing jobs

• A $4 billion investment by Emirates Global Aluminum to build one of the first new aluminum smelters in America in 45 years, located in Oklahoma

• New deals across energy, technology, critical minerals, health sciences, mobility, and entertainment

These agreements are in addition to the UAE’s $1.4 trillion, decade-long commitment made in March to invest in American energy, AI, and industrial infrastructure one of the largest foreign investment frameworks in U.S. history.

“These deals will significantly expand investment in the United States and U.S. market access in the United Arab Emirates,” the White House added.

The UAE already supports over 33,000 U.S. jobs through its $35 billion in existing foreign direct investment. In 2024, U.S. goods trade with the UAE reached $34.4 billion, and the U.S. currently enjoys a $19.5 billion trade surplus with the country the third-largest globally.

Trump’s arrival in the UAE was nothing short of spectacular. He was greeted with:

• A fighter jet escort into Abu Dhabi airspace

• A full honor guard and state dinner

• A traditional ceremonial dance by Emirati women

• And the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, lit up with the American flag

In a show of appreciation, UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan awarded Trump the country’s highest civilian honor, the Order of Zayed, citing Trump’s "exceptional efforts" in strengthening U.S.-UAE ties.

“In recognition of President Donald Trump’s exceptional efforts to strengthen the longstanding ties of friendship and strategic partnership... I am honored to announce that His Highness bestows the Order of Zayed upon President Trump,” a statement declared.

This capped off a whirlwind regional tour that also saw:

• A $142 billion defense deal with Saudi Arabia the largest in American history

• A $3 billion weapons agreement with Qatar, including state-of-the-art drone technology

• A $200 billion Boeing aircraft sale

• The first American presidential meeting with a Syrian leader in over 25 years

• And the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Syria to promote peace and regional stability

Despite past tensions including Trump’s 2017 condemnation of Qatar as a state sponsor of terrorism the president’s leadership and bold diplomacy turned every stop into an opportunity for peace, prosperity, and American resurgence.

“America is not only back it’s leading with strength, vision, and economic muscle,” one senior official said.

This isn’t foreign policy by photo op. This is Trump doing what he does best: closing deals, restoring American influence, and demanding respect on the global stage.

The numbers speak for themselves: Over $940 billion in investments and agreements from just one trip. That’s more economic progress than the Biden administration has managed to secure in three years of floundering summits and photo ops.

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