Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi, recently met with David Sacks, the United States Special Advisor on Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency. This meeting took place as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced a significant $1.4 trillion investment framework aimed at bolstering its economic ties with the United States.

During the meeting on March 21, Sheikh Mohamed shared a photo on X and discussed the transformative effects of artificial intelligence in various sectors. He emphasized the growing influence of digital currencies on financial systems and the investment opportunities arising from their integration. According to MSN, the ruler stated, “As technological advancements accelerate, fostering collaboration and adopting forward-looking strategies remain essential pillars for driving sustainable growth and achieving long-term impact.”

The $1.4 trillion investment initiative will notably enhance the UAE’s financial commitments in critical areas of the American economy, including AI infrastructure, semiconductors, energy, and U.S. manufacturing. This framework is expected to support substantial growth and innovation in these sectors.

Additionally, as part of this investment plan, Energy Capital Partners from the U.S. and the UAE investment fund ADQ have announced a commitment of $25 billion focused on energy infrastructure and data centers. Furthermore, XRG, a subsidiary of the UAE state oil company ADNOC, has agreed to invest in the NextDecade liquefied natural gas export facility, which will promote U.S. natural gas production and exports.