The Trump Organization has entered into at least nine agreements with ties to the United Arab Emirates, generating an estimated $500 million in 2025 and around $50 million annually for years to come. The deals involve government entities, business relationships, and cryptocurrency partnerships.
Donald Trump’s presidency had quieted down licensing businesses, but his family continued working on a project in Abu Dhabi, with new filings suggesting it could be located in the Al Raha Beach neighborhood. Eric Trump praised the UAE, saying it is “the developers’ greatest dream” due to its open business policies.
The UAE wants access to high-powered A.I. chips, military cooperation, and diplomatic influence from the US. Real estate buddy Steve Witkoff serves as Trump’s ambassador-to-everything, receiving billions in funds from the UAE.
The Trump family is exploring tokenization of their real-estate assets, allowing investors to buy small bits of digital assets. Eric Trump actively works on this concept, pitching it as a way for developers to bypass traditional banking and appraisals.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2025/10/27/this-gulf-nation-is-powering-trumps-moneymaking-machine