U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Emirati President Sheikh Mohammad Bin Zayed (MBZ) in Abu Dhabi during his GCC tour from 13/5/2025 to 16/5/2025.
With a broad and ambitious agenda, the meeting is expected to deepen bilateral ties and address some of the region’s most pressing geopolitical and economic challenges.
The following note offers insights on the core elements of the upcoming meeting, including:
- Strategic cooperation in energy, investment, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced technologies
- Regional diplomacy, including Ukraine and Gaza wars, and normalization of ties with Israel
The note also highlights the Emirati leadership team managing relations with the U.S. and Abu Dhabi’s expectations and strategic goals for Trump’s visit.
