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U.S. President Donald Trump is set to begin a tour of the Gulf region in mid-May, with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, aiming to strengthen strategic cooperation in politics and economics, according to multiple sources.
The visit, scheduled between May 13 and 16, will include meetings with leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in the Saudi capital, Riyadh. These discussions will focus on regional issues and bilateral cooperation amid ongoing security and economic challenges in the region.
This marks Trump’s second overseas trip since taking office on January 20, following his attendance at the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican. The visit comes as Washington seeks to expand its partnerships with Gulf allies in the face of rising tensions with Iran.
The United States maintains strong ties with Gulf countries, including a significant military presence—especially in Qatar, home to a major U.S. airbase. Meanwhile, Oman continues to play a mediating role in U.S.-Iran nuclear talks.
The tour coincides with a notable economic push, as the U.S. administration announced Friday a $3.5 billion missile deal with Saudi Arabia. The U.S. State Department notified Congress of the agreement, which includes supplying Riyadh with 1,000 AIM-120 air-to-air missiles.
U.S.-Gulf economic relations are growing rapidly. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has pledged to increase Saudi investments in the U.S. to $600 billion.
In a related development, the Trump Organization announced the signing of its first real estate development project in Qatar—a golf course and luxury villas near Doha—in partnership with Qatari Diar and Dar Global. Eric Trump, son of the U.S. president, attended the signing ceremony in his capacity as Executive Vice President of the organization.
The Trump Organization continues its real estate activities in the region, following previous partnerships with Dar Global for residential and commercial developments in Jeddah, Dubai, and Amman. This notable investment expansion coincides with the U.S.’s political engagement in the Gulf.
Source: Fes News Media
