Trump visits Middle East 

In his first major diplomatic trip of his second term, President Donald Trump aims to secure investment, trade, and technology deals from Gulf allies amid ongoing regional conflicts, including Israel’s war in Gaza

SAUDI ARABIA

Trump wants to secure $1 trillion Saudi investment in U.S., expanding on $600bn pledged by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over next four years

Trump is expected to offer arms package worth $100 billion

QATAR

Trump to discuss regional security with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani

Qatar royal family expected to gift Trump luxury Boeing 747-8 plane to use in place of Air Force One – raising legal and ethical questions

UAE

Trump to discuss investment in energy, AI, semiconductors,  and manufacturing with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan

In March, UAE announced $1.4 trillion investment plan for those sectors in U.S. over next decade

Persian Gulf: Trump considering referring to body of water as Arabian Gulf or Gulf of Arabia

IRAN: Trump threatens military action if ongoing diplomatic efforts fail

ISRAEL: Trump not visiting while urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree new ceasefire deal

May 13, Riyadh
May 14, Doha
May 15, Abu Dhabi
Palestinian Territories
Gulf of Aden
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
SAUDI ARABIA
QATAR
UAE
TÜRKIYE
SYRIA
JORDAN
KUWAIT
BAHRAIN
YEMEN
LEBANON
EGYPT
IRAQ
OMAN
300km
185 miles

President Donald Trump

Sources: Reuters, AP
Picture: Getty Images
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