Overview

• President Trump finalized agreements totaling over $1 trillion in investments and defense contracts with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, showcasing a transactional approach to diplomacy.
• Trump announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria following a meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, marking the first U.S.-Syria presidential meeting in 25 years.
• Discussions during the trip addressed ceasefires in the Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, alongside ongoing efforts to negotiate a new U.S.-Iran nuclear deal.
• Israel’s exclusion from the itinerary highlighted tensions between Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu, as well as a strategic focus on Gulf relations over Israeli interests.
• The Gulf tour emphasized economic partnerships, with Gulf states committing to investments in U.S. technology, defense, and infrastructure, while positioning themselves as global innovation hubs.