After the latest mega-deal: The Trump family swims in UAE money

The United Arab Emirates has completed the normalization of its investments in the US, with a significant portion directed to the Trump family. Since 2008, the UAE has invested over $270 million in lobbying in Washington, while funding think tanks and conferences. The peak of this diplomacy was the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020. The UAE aspires to become an AI superpower, with partnerships like Mubadala with OpenAI and the acquisition of 15% of TikTok. This influence allows it to evade criticism over its ties with China and allegations of arming militias in Sudan.

The United Arab Emirates has completed the normalization of its investments in the United States, with a significant portion directed to the family of President Donald Trump. The article describes how Emirati diplomacy in Washington, led by Ambassador Yousef Al Otaiba since 2008, has invested over $270 million in lobbying, while funding think tanks and international conferences. The peak of this strategy was the signing of the Abraham Accords in 2020. The UAE aspires to become a global AI superpower, with partnerships such as Mubadala with OpenAI and the acquisition of 15% of TikTok's US operations. Emirati influence allows it to evade criticism over its ties with China, allegations of arming militias in Sudan, and its role as 'Iran's banker'. The recent war with Iran pushed Abu Dhabi to deepen its alliance with Washington and Jerusalem. Democratic officials warn of investigations if they regain control of Congress.