The United Arab Emirates has successfully accelerated its investment strategy across the United States, with a significant portion of these new funds flowing directly to business interests connected to former US President Donald Trump and his family. The move represents the latest phase of Abu Dhabi’s broader normalisation strategy, which has seen the Gulf state dramatically expand its financial footprint in America over recent years. Trump family properties and business ventures have become a particular focus of Emirati capital, as the UAE seeks to strengthen ties with influential figures in American politics and business. The investments span multiple sectors and represent substantial sums, underlining the Gulf state’s commitment to deepening economic relationships with key American stakeholders. This development comes amid broader moves by the UAE to position itself as a major investor in the United States, following years of relatively limited engagement. For the Trump family, the influx of Emirati capital has provided fresh opportunities to expand their business empire, which includes real estate holdings, golf courses, and other commercial ventures across the country. The arrangement reflects the increasingly intertwined nature of business and diplomacy in modern geopolitics, where economic partnerships often serve to reinforce diplomatic relationships between nations.

Source: Maariv — Original article in Hebrew.