US to fast-track investments from Middle East before Trump trip: Report

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/10/2025

Summary

The US is accelerating foreign investment from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar ahead of President Trump's regional tour, with a focus on revising the CFIUS to assess national security risks. Key commitments include $1.4 trillion from the UAE over 10 years in AI, energy, and mining; $600 billion from Saudi Arabia over four years; and $35 billion from Qatar since 2015, with additional real estate investments. However, concerns about potential conflicts of interest persist due to Trump's companies' ties in these regions.