President Trump delivered remarks Tuesday at a U.S.-Saudi investment summit, as he marks his first international trip of his second term.

Trump’s Middle East tour represents more than just a diplomatic engagement with key US allies; it is a calculated effort to reclaim geopolitical momentum and project strength amid mounting domestic an

Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE have demonstrated strong interest in artificial intelligence, launching multi-billion-dollar initiatives to invest in AI infrastructure, research, and global partnerships, with Trump signaling possible easing of U.S. chip export restrictions for select Gulf nations.

However, Saudi Arabia has also said that if old foe Iran develops a ... though a nuclear deal could be a sweetener in U.S. diplomatic efforts with the kingdom. Riyadh has ruled out normalizing ties with Israel without Palestinian statehood.

Saudi Foreign Minister, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held separate telephone calls on Saturday with his Indian and Pakistani counterparts where discussions focused on de-escalating military tensions between the two countries.

Saudi Foreign Ministry mediates between India and Pakistan to de-escalate tensions and promote dialogue, amid rising military confrontations.

The flare-up in South Asia, triggered by India's reckless missile and drone strikes against Pakistan since May 7, has sent a wave of grave concern and anxiety across world capitals, as global leaders rush to contact Pakistani leadership to help defuse the heightened tensions.

President Trump’s repeated descriptions of U.S. mediation efforts between India and Pakistan have hit sore spots in Indian politics.

Saudi Arabia early Saturday said it was making efforts to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, end current military confrontations, and promote the resolution of all disputes through dialogue and diplomatic channels.