An Emirati–American alliance gives a strong boost to the Moroccan sovereignty over the Sahara
The partnership between major economic players, such as Emirati sovereign and investment funds and American financial institutions, represents a genuine international “vote of confidence” in the stability of the Sahara and in the viability of investment there under Moroccan sovereignty.
The United Arab Emirates is preparing to strengthen its economic presence in the Moroccan Sahara through strategic partnerships and financial alliances with the United States, paving the way for a significant boost to development in the southern provinces of the Kingdom. This trilateral cooperation goes far beyond mere financial investment, becoming an effective instrument to reinforce Morocco’s position on the international stage.
The new alliance brings together the United Arab Emirates, the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), as well as American companies interested in investing in the Moroccan Sahara, according to the Africa Intelligence website, which specializes in African affairs.
Major investments will cover several sectors, including infrastructure and development projects, a move expected to consolidate Morocco’s administrative and economic presence in the region and to effectively integrate the southern provinces into the national economic fabric.
The partnership between powerful economic entities, such as Emirati sovereign funds and American financial institutions, is seen as an international endorsement of the region’s stability and of the attractiveness of investing under Moroccan sovereignty, thereby encouraging other countries and companies to engage in similar initiatives.
Potential investments are focused on strategic projects such as the Dakhla Atlantic Port and renewable energy ventures, including green hydrogen, transforming the region into a key logistical gateway to West Africa and a vital link between Europe and the African continent.
The Emirati model, based on specialized joint ventures, aims to secure and protect these investments over the long term, implying a level of financial commitment that cannot easily be reversed.
The economic partnership between Abu Dhabi and Rabat is the largest among Arab countries, with trade volumes having increased significantly. This trend goes hand in hand with the strengthening of relations between Rabat and Washington, including coordination of positions and resources in areas of shared interest, notably the promotion of stability and development.
The United Arab Emirates was among the first countries to provide clear and strong diplomatic support for Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, notably through the opening of its consulate general in the city of Laayoune, a step of considerable political significance that encouraged other states to follow suit.
The Emirati–American alliance to finance strategic projects in the southern provinces is viewed as a practical application of economic diplomacy in support of Morocco’s position. By transforming the Sahara into a dynamic hub of sustainable development and economic prosperity, it represents the most effective form of support for consolidating Moroccan sovereignty over the region in both the short and long term. It offers the world a successful and stable development model, making any attempt to hinder this progress an act that runs counter to international development and stability.
