A high-level Abu Dhabi delegation is visiting the US to strengthen investment ties and showcase growth in key sectors.
ABU DHABI: A high-level economic delegation led by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) is visiting the United States this week, aiming to strengthen strategic partnerships and position Abu Dhabi as a top destination for global investment and innovation. This move underlines the Emirate’s continued efforts to deepen economic relations with leading global markets.
Spearheaded by Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of ADDED, the delegation comprises over 100 senior representatives from 44 leading government and private entities, including Mubadala, Aldar, ADGM, ADIO, Hub71, and ADX. The initiative seeks to promote collaboration and attract investment into Abu Dhabi’s emerging sectors.
The visit will feature the Abu Dhabi Investment Forum (ADIF) in New York, co-organised with ADIO and ADGM, as well as a family business roundtable in collaboration with the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU). The agenda includes high-level meetings with US investors across industries such as AI, finance, agritech, advanced manufacturing, energy, and life sciences.
“The United States is a strategic partner, and this visit will reinforce our shared focus on innovation, sustainability, and inclusive growth,” said Al Zaabi. He highlighted Abu Dhabi’s dynamic economic progress, often referred to as the ‘Falcon Economy’, which continues to gain international attention.
The UAE’s economic ties with the US remain robust. In 2024, bilateral trade touched US$34.4 billion, up 8.5% year-on-year. The UAE stands as the largest US trading partner in the Middle East, with trade spanning all 50 states and supporting over 184,000 jobs.
With UAE investments in the US now exceeding US$1 trillion, Abu Dhabi’s growing appeal for American firms is also visible in the rising number of US companies establishing operations at ADGM, the region’s fastest-growing international financial centre. This visit marks another step in strengthening economic cooperation between the two nations.
