The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States (US) are advancing their strategic cooperation in advanced technology and innovation, as highlighted during CES 2025 in Las Vegas.
Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, led a high-level delegation comprising government officials and business leaders to the premier global technology event.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi engaged with key US officials and business leaders, including Nevada Lt. Governor Stavros Anthony, representatives from the Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development, and members of the US Chamber of Commerce and Las Vegas Chamber. Discussions centered on strengthening UAE-US technology partnerships, fostering collaborative opportunities, and showcasing the UAE’s robust business ecosystem, which boasts state-of-the-art infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and access to emerging markets across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia.
Highlighting the UAE’s commitment to innovation, Dr. Al Zeyoudi stated,
“The UAE’s dynamic tech ecosystem, bolstered by initiatives like NextGen FDI, offers fresh opportunities for US companies looking to scale their operations and access high-growth markets. As we expand our partnerships in advanced technology, we aim to foster innovation, create jobs, and accelerate the adoption of next-generation technologies.”
The UAE has emerged as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced technologies, with significant investment in the US exceeding $35 billion. Bilateral non-oil trade reached $28.3 billion in the first nine months of 2024, a 46.2% growth compared to 2019, underscoring the UAE’s position as the US’ largest trading partner in the Arab world.
During the three-day event, Dr. Al Zeyoudi also participated in a panel discussion on global trade trends, emphasizing the UAE’s role in bridging international markets. He highlighted the UAE’s Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) programme as a key driver for expanding trade ties and connectivity with strategic global markets.
Engagements with tech leaders from companies such as Accenture, Qualcomm, and MGM Resorts International further reinforced the UAE’s appeal as a gateway for innovation and economic collaboration.
With the US accounting for 4.8% of the UAE’s total non-oil trade and mutual investments steadily growing, the partnership between the two nations continues to set a benchmark for cross-border innovation and economic synergy.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
