The main AI-related deals included over $200 billion in commercial deals between the U.S. and the UAE supporting a $1.4 trillion investment framework for AI infrastructure, semiconductors, quantum computing, and biotechnology. The U.S. and UAE also signed an AI agreement with commitments to build U.S. data centers and align national security regulations. Saudi Arabia committed $600 billion in investments including $20 billion for AI data centers and energy infrastructure in the U.S., alongside major technology investments from companies like Google and AMD.

National security concerns arise because lawmakers worry about weak safeguards against Chinese access to advanced semiconductor technology and AI infrastructure being shared with Gulf partners. Critics argue that the deals might allow technology diversion and contradict the 'America First' agenda by potentially jeopardizing U.S. interests in the rapidly evolving technology landscape.

The plan to accept a $400 million jet gift from Qatar has drawn bipartisan criticism due to potential corruption and safety issues. Critics are concerned that such a gift could undermine transparency and raise questions about the influence of Gulf partnerships on U.S. political and security interests.

While critics argue the deals contradict the 'America First' agenda by risking U.S. national security and technological advantage, official statements emphasize that these agreements strengthen strategic partnerships and U.S. economic interests. The deals focus on boosting American influence, expanding trade, and securing investments that support domestically based jobs and advanced technology development.

The U.S. expects these partnerships to build lasting prosperity through investment, innovation, and job creation in frontier technologies such as AI, semiconductors, biotechnology, aerospace, and energy. The agreements also aim to secure U.S. national security interests by aligning security regulations with partners like the UAE and maintaining American dominance in emerging technologies while expanding the American tech footprint in the region.