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Why the UAE's trillion-dollar bet on America goes far beyond geopolitics

CNBC World •
June 20, 2026 • 04:00 AM
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In February 2026, U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a wider regional crisis, putting Gulf states under pressure. But instead of weakening the UAE’s relationship with Washington, the conflict brought the two countries closer together. This episode of CNBC Explains looks at how defense, investment, AI and financial ties are reshaping the UAE-U.S. partnership — and what that means for American influence in the Gulf.

Why the UAE's trillion-dollar bet on America goes far beyond geopolitics

In February 2026, U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a wider regional crisis, putting Gulf states under pressure. But instead of weakening the UAE’s relationship with Washington, the conflict brought the two countries closer together. This episode of CNBC Explains looks at how defense, investment, AI and financial ties are reshaping the UAE-U.S. partnership — and what that means for American influence in the Gulf.

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