The president of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday said his country planned to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over 10 years, lauding a “strong partnership” that flourished under US President Donald Trump.

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed announced the “UAE’s plan to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States... over the next 10 years,” in fields including technology, artificial intelligence and energy, speaking from the presidential palace in Abu Dhabi alongside Trump.

MBZ also said his country is keen on continuing to work with the United States to achieve peace and stability in the region.

Trump visited the UAE's capital city on Thursday, the last stop of a tour of Gulf states.

MBZ also told Trump that the bilateral relationship had taken “a significant leap forward since you took office.”

During their meeting, Trump told MBZ that the UAE president was a “great warrior,” adding that their relationship was so good, “it cannot get better.”

Trump also received the Order of Zayed, the UAE’s highest civilian distinction.