UAE-US AI and investment talks continue: Deputy Abu Dhabi Ruler and National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with US President Donald Trump at a White House dinner on Tuesday to discuss expanding economic ties and investments in AI, technology, infrastructure, and healthcare, state news agency Wam reports. Talks also covered regional security and global stability. The visit marks the first between a UAE official and Trump since his inauguration.

REFRESHER- As part of his Washington visit, Sheikh Tahnoon engaged with Trump administration officials and top US business leaders, including US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Security Adviser Michael Waltz, to explore investment and financial collaboration, emphasizing AI and digital innovation for economic growth.

UAEand EU to strengthen economic ties: A UAE delegation met with EU officials to enhance investment relations and explore future economic collaboration, Wam reports. Discussions focused on boosting mutual investments in high-growth sectors such as logistics and renewable energy. Both sides also identified key areas for enhanced cooperation, including food security, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and AI.

IN CONTEXT- The EU is the UAE’s second-largest foreign trade partner, with non-oil trade between the two reaching USD 67.6 bn in 2024. The UAE’s total non-oil foreign trade grew 14.6% year-on-year to AED 3 tn last year, with Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements contributing AED 135 bn to non-oil exports. The country aims to reach AED 4 tn in annual foreign trade by 2031, with 75% of that target already secured.

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