Donald Trump has wrapped up his visit to the Middle East after travelling to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. His final stop was in Abu Dhabi, where he met business leaders and visited the Abrahamic Family House — a religious complex built after the 2020 Abraham Accords. The trip was marked by major business agreements, renewed pressure on Iran, and calls for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
During his trip, Trump secured several large-scale agreements. According to the White House, Saudi Arabia committed to a $600 billion investment in the United States covering sectors like military and medical research. In Qatar, Boeing finalized a $96 billion deal with Qatar Airways to supply 160 widebody aircraft, with options for 50 more. In the UAE, the US confirmed a new $1.4 billion arms sale over 10 years. Additionally, a partnership was announced to build a 5GW-capacity data centre complex in Abu Dhabi to develop artificial intelligence capabilities.
President Trump said that Iran has received a proposal from the US regarding its nuclear programme. Speaking aboard Air Force One after leaving the UAE, he said, “They have a proposal. More importantly, they know they have to move quickly or something bad is going to happen.” The day before, Trump indicated that a nuclear deal was close and noted, “We’re in very serious negotiations with Iran for long-term peace.” The most recent round of talks between US and Iranian officials was held in Oman.
Trump also addressed the humanitarian situation in Gaza, stating that the US needs to support Palestinians facing food shortages. “A lot of people are starving on Gaza, so we have to look at both sides,” he said, while expressing hope for positive developments within a month. His remarks come as Israel continues to restrict aid to the Gaza Strip since March 2. On broader diplomacy, Trump confirmed his intent to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin “as soon as we can set it up.” The Kremlin responded by saying the meeting is important but would require thorough preparation and clear outcomes, particularly regarding bilateral ties and the Ukraine conflict.
Before departing from Abu Dhabi, Trump met business leaders over breakfast and visited the Abrahamic Family House — a compound housing a mosque, church, and synagogue. The site reflects the Abraham Accords signed during Trump’s previous term, in which the UAE normalised ties with Israel. The president has continued to promote the agreement, encouraging other Middle Eastern and North African nations to join.
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