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Mukesh Ambani Joins Trump and Qatari Emir at High-Profile State Dinner in Doha

The Reliance chairman's presence underscores his strategic ties with U.S. and Gulf leaders, though no formal business discussions are planned.

Chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani speaks during the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India January 10, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave/File Photo
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Overview

  • Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest individual and chairman of Reliance Industries, attended a state dinner hosted by the Emir of Qatar for U.S. President Donald Trump at Lusail Palace on May 14, 2025.
  • This marks Ambani's second meeting with Trump since the latter resumed the presidency in January 2025, highlighting their longstanding personal and professional ties.
  • No formal business or investment discussions were scheduled during the dinner, though Reliance maintains significant partnerships with U.S. tech giants like Google and Meta, and Qatar's sovereign wealth fund has invested in Reliance ventures.
  • Qatar's Emir previously committed $10 billion in investments across Indian industries during a February 2025 visit to India, further emphasizing economic ties between the nations.
  • Reliance Industries has not disclosed further details of Ambani's agenda in Doha, leaving the broader implications of his visit open to interpretation.