Dennis Schulz

The UAE and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to fostering technological and economic collaboration, marking a significant step forward during CES 2025 in Las Vegas. Dr. Thani Bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE’s Minister of State for Foreign Trade, met with senior US officials and business leaders to discuss the future of their partnership. These talks focused on the UAE’s dynamic tech ecosystem, which offers a business-friendly environment, cutting-edge infrastructure, and access to rapidly growing markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. The UAE’s initiatives like NextGen FDI and its role as a global innovation hub were key highlights. Bilateral ties between the two nations have flourished over the years, with total UAE investments in the US exceeding $35 billion and non-oil trade reaching $28.3 billion in the first nine months of 2024—a 46.2% growth compared to the same period in 2019. These numbers reflect a robust and evolving partnership rooted in decades of tru...

The UAE and the US have reached a significant milestone by completing negotiations on a peaceful nuclear energy agreement. This deal is more than just a piece of paper—it’s a big step toward strengthening the UAE’s clean energy future. By laying the legal groundwork for nuclear material and technology cooperation, the agreement opens doors for the UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant project, which is key to meeting the nation’s ambitious clean energy targets. At the heart of this agreement is a shared commitment to the highest non-proliferation standards. Both countries are showing that they can responsibly develop civil nuclear energy while ensuring that nuclear materials are used only for peaceful purposes. The deal sends a clear message that it’s possible to harness nuclear power for good, while maintaining strict international safeguards. What makes this agreement even more crucial is its potential to unlock technical expertise from the US, which will help the UAE move fo...