The United Arab Emirates formally joined Pax Silica, a U.S.–led international initiative designed to secure and strengthen global supply chains for artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals, advanced manufacturing and related technologies.
The move was marked by the signing of the Pax Silica Declaration in Abu Dhabi on 15 January, with UAE Minister of State Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri and U.S. Under-Secretary of State for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg signing on behalf of their governments.
Pax Silica brings together a coalition of trusted partners that includes Australia, Britain, Israel, Japan, Qatar, Singapore and South Korea, with India expected to join the pact soon.
The initiative is part of broader U.S. economic statecraft aimed at reducing global dependence on rival nations for critical tech inputs and building resilient, innovation-driven supply chains.
UAE officials framed the accession as a significant step in the country’s strategic shift from a hydrocarbon-centric economy toward advanced technology and digital infrastructure.
Participation in Pax Silica aligns with national ambitions to become a global AI hub and to expand the emirates’ tech capabilities through investment, infrastructure and international partnerships.
U.S. officials have emphasised the UAE’s role as a comprehensive partner able to contribute across key parts of the tech supply chain, including logistics, industrial capacity and energy resources. As part of the collaboration, the UAE has been invited to a ministerial-level dialogue on critical minerals in Washington in February.
Analysts say joining Pax Silica offers the UAE access to cutting-edge technologies, priority engagement in strategic projects and closer integration with allied tech ecosystems, all while reinforcing economic ties with the U.S.
Overall, the UAE’s entry into Pax Silica underscores its commitment to innovation, supply-chain resilience and global cooperation in the accelerating AI and semiconductor era.
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