LAS VEGAS: The UAE and the US are enhancing their strategic cooperation in advanced technology and innovation, as highlighted during CES 2025, a global technology event in Las Vegas.

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Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led discussions with US officials, including Nevada Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony, and representatives from the US Chamber of Commerce and major tech firms. These talks reinforced the UAE’s ambition to be a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies.

Al Zeyoudi emphasised the UAE’s appeal as a tech and trade hub, pointing to initiatives like NextGen FDI and a business-friendly environment. He stated, “With over $35 billion invested in the US and a dynamic tech ecosystem, we offer unmatched opportunities for US companies to scale and access high-growth markets.”

Key discussions centred on fostering long-term partnerships in technology, exploring collaboration, and highlighting the UAE’s world-class infrastructure and talent pool.

During his visit, Al Zeyoudi engaged with executives from leading firms, including Accenture, Qualcomm, and MGM Resorts International. He also participated in a panel on global trade, highlighting the UAE’s role in connecting markets and facilitating seamless trade through programmes like the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).

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Trade and investment ties between the UAE and the US remain robust. In the first nine months of 2024, bilateral non-oil trade reached $28.3 billion, a 46.2% increase from 2019. The UAE is the US’ most significant trading partner in the Arab world, accounting for 27% of the region’s trade with the US.

With over $35 billion in UAE investments in the US and $5 billion in US investments in the UAE, both nations continue to deepen economic and technological collaboration.