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Trump Begins Middle East Tour to Secure Major Gulf Investments

The president's trip to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE focuses on economic deals, regional security, and U.S.–Iran nuclear negotiations.

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Overview

  • Trump's visit, running from May 13–16, aims to formalize Saudi Arabia's $600 billion and the UAE's $1.4 trillion investment pledges in the U.S.
  • A Saudi-U.S. investment forum on May 13 in Riyadh will feature top executives from companies like BlackRock, Alphabet, and Citigroup.
  • Discussions will address trade, energy, the Gaza conflict, Yemen's ceasefire, and ongoing U.S.–Iran nuclear talks, with no plans to visit Israel.
  • Trump is reportedly considering accepting a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 from Qatar's royal family, raising ethical scrutiny.
  • The trip highlights Trump's personal diplomacy, economic outreach, and policy shifts, including decoupling Saudi nuclear cooperation from Israel normalization.