Trump's Middle East Tour to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE on May 13 Focuses on Economic Ties and Security

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Updated May 9, 2025, 06:01 PM

President Donald Trump is set to embark on a significant Middle East tour, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates starting May 13. The trip, marking his first major foreign visit of his second term, aims to strengthen economic ties and address regional security concerns.

The focus of Trump's visit will be on securing large-scale investment deals and arms sales. Discussions are expected to cover energy, critical minerals, financial services, and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. Saudi Arabia has pledged to invest $600 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, while the UAE has committed $1.4 trillion over the next decade. Qatar Airways is expected to announce a $30 billion deal to purchase around 100 wide-body jets from Boeing, and the Trump family is set to build a $5.5 billion golf resort in Qatar in collaboration with a Saudi firm.

Beyond economic interests, the president will need to navigate pressing policy issues, including the ongoing conflict in Gaza and negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program. Gulf leaders are expected to press Trump to address these issues, particularly urging a diplomatic push to end the Gaza war and manage tensions with Iran.

The visit also comes at a time of reported friction between the U.S. and Israel, with Trump's administration pressuring Israel to make a deal with Hamas before his trip. This pressure is part of broader efforts to manage regional stability and advance U.S. strategic interests in the Middle East. Additionally, the Emirati investment firm MGX is planning a $2 billion investment in the Trump family's crypto firm, World Liberty Financial.

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Townhall.com

@townhallcom

.@PressSec "The President looks forward to embarking on his historic return to the Middle East, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates next week where will he will focus on strengthening ties between our nations." https://t.co/grDo7ch4wn

Jewish Insider

@J_Insider

With Trump set to head to the Middle East in the coming days, and the next round of Iran talks being held this weekend, there are growing signs of friction between the U.S. and Israel. @marcrod97 reports: https://t.co/PXrXUR2Vh5

Washington Institute

@WashInstitute

President Trump's trip to the Gulf will have an economic focus. He will likely seek deals in areas such as energy, critical minerals, financial services, and emerging technologies like AI, write @LizyDent and Simon Henderson. https://t.co/89G3rrQinf