Washington d.c.: A delegation from the UAE Ministry of Investment attended the SelectUSA Investment Summit 2026, held in Washington D.C. Led by Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment, the delegation engaged with US partners, investors, and economic stakeholders to strengthen bilateral investment dialogue, build public and private sector relationships, connect US capital with UAE opportunities, and advance partnerships aligned with national investment priorities spanning technology and AI, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and healthcare, financial services, and infrastructure.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Ministry's participation reflects the depth of the UAE-US investment relationship, anchored by a 10-year US $1.4 trillion bilateral investment framework, and reinforced by existing capital ties, including more than US $35 billion in UAE investment stock in the US and more than US $5 billion in US investment stock in the UAE.
Mohammad Abdulrahman Alhawi, Undersecretary of the UAE Ministry of Investment, highlighted the significance of the UAE's investment relationship with the United States as a strategic partnership. He emphasized that the relationship is grounded in a 10-year, US $1.4 trillion bilateral investment framework and supported by substantial capital ties on both sides, reflecting genuine mutual value. He stated that their participation in SelectUSA 2026 served as an opportunity to engage directly with US investors across various sectors while reinforcing the UAE's position as a gateway for American capital seeking global growth.
The UAE Ministry of Investment's participation in SelectUSA 2026 underscores the UAE's commitment to converting this landmark bilateral framework into tangible outcomes such as concrete capital flows, strategic partnerships, and sustained economic collaboration. As the UAE continues to enhance its status as a dynamic investment destination, ongoing engagement with American investors and institutions remains central to accelerating economic diversification and attracting transformative capital.