What do the Gulf states gain from the US president’s historic visit?
aljazeera.comPublished: 5/15/2025
Summary
US President Trump’s economic diplomacy in the Gulf region has set a new benchmark, with significant deals signed including Boeing securing its largest wide-body jet order from Qatar Airways and Doha committing to invest over $10bn in the Al Udeid Air Base. Trump emphasized the importance of commerce over chaos but raised concerns about balancing regional stability with US foreign policy priorities, leaving questions about his approach to the ongoing Gaza conflict.