Trump to Visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE May 13-16, Focus on Economic Deals and Palestinian State

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Updated May 10, 2025, 03:03 PM

U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates from May 13 to 16, marking his first trip to the Middle East in his second term. The visit is expected to focus on economic deals, with discussions likely to include investments in energy, critical minerals, financial services, and emerging technologies like AI. During the trip, Trump is anticipated to attend a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit in Riyadh, where he may address regional security issues. Analysts suggest that Gulf leaders will use the opportunity to discuss pressing matters such as Israel's actions in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria, and the potential for a U.S. policy shift towards these conflicts. Speculation is rife that Trump might make a significant announcement regarding the recognition of a Palestinian state during the summit. A Gulf diplomatic source indicated that such a declaration could exclude Hamas and potentially alter the balance of power in the Middle East, encouraging more countries to join the Abraham Accords. The visit also comes at a time when the U.S. is looking to expedite investments from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, with talks reportedly underway to reform the Committee for Foreign Investment in the U.S. to facilitate these investments.

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US President Donald Trump’s administration has reportedly discussed the possibility of expediting investments by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar before his trip to the region next week, according to Bloomberg News https://t.co/gUxf3SwgdZ https://t.co/OjeODEP6xy