Abu Dhabi – Jacob Helberg, Deputy Assistant Secretary, headed the U.S. delegation to the eleventh round of the United States–United Arab Emirates Economic Policy Dialogue, held in Abu Dhabi, as part of the growing strategic partnership between the two countries.
According to diplomatic sources, the dialogue addressed a broad range of shared economic priorities, including the expansion of trade and investment partnerships, enhanced cooperation in conventional and renewable energy, supply chains, the digital economy, innovation, and advanced technology.
During the meetings, both sides underscored the importance of the Economic Dialogue as an institutional platform for policy coordination and for deepening public–private sector integration, with the aim of supporting sustainable growth and creating new investment opportunities in both countries amid rapid global economic shifts.
The discussions also covered ways to support small and medium-sized enterprises, strengthen cooperation in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, and review regulatory frameworks designed to facilitate investment flows and safeguard critical supply chains.
The latest round comes at a time of notable growth in economic ties between Washington and Abu Dhabi. The United States is among the UAE’s leading trade partners, while the UAE serves as a key regional gateway for U.S. companies to markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
Participants noted that the outcomes of the eleventh round are expected to reinforce the foundations of long-term economic cooperation and reflect both countries’ commitment to building a resilient partnership capable of adapting to global economic challenges and maximizing shared growth opportunities.
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