Trump Begins Middle East Tour in Saudi Arabia: Photos and Video

nytimes.comPublished: 5/13/2025

Summary

President Trump kicked off his second term by traveling to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar on a brief visit spanning four days. During this trip, he aims to secure major deals in areas like defense technology, nuclear power, and artificial intelligence, with potential value exceeding $1 trillion. While the president is focused on business partnerships, he has not planned visits to Israel or Oman, where his family holds significant financial stakes due to ongoing nuclear negotiations.