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President Trump, who will also go to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, has told advisers that he wants to sign deals worth more than $1 trillion on the trip.
President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia in style this morning, as Saudi fighter jets escorted Air Force One into the kingdom’s airspace and a lavender carpet made walking on the tarmac a little softer.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump opened his four-day Middle East trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, end the war in Gaza, hold down oil prices and more.
President Trump gestures to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he greets Reema bint Bandar Al Saud, Saudi ambassador to the United States, at the Royal Palace in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025 AP/Alex Brandon
President Trump said he was “disappointed” in Boeing for not being quick enough to refurbish Air Force One — and praised Qatar for offering him a free luxury jet valued at $400 million
The announcement of a golf resort in Qatar underscores the deepening ties between Trump's affiliated company and Gulf nations.
The gift comes comes as President Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term.
Scale AI, a startup backed by Amazon, will open a new office in Saudi Arabia by the end of 2025. The company aims to expand in the Middle East, where countries have committed over $100 billion to become leaders in artificial intelligence and digital technology.
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