Trump to Visit UAE, Saudi Arabia,Qatar in Three-country Tour
US President Donald Trump will visit the Middle East next month on a three-country tour, his spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Tuesday.
It will be his second foreign trip since returning to office, following his planned attendance at the Vatican for Pope Francis's funeral on Saturday.
Trump 'will travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE from May 13 until May 16,' Leavitt told a White House press briefing, without elaborating.Saudi Arabia's top diplomat held talks in Washington earlier this month to lay the groundwork for a visit by Trump in a reprisal of 2017, when the oil-rich, kingdom was the first destination of his first term in office.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, promised in January to pile $600 billion into US trade and investments.
Tuesday's announcement comes as the White House is pursuing nuclear talks with Iran while threatening military action if they fail to reach a deal.
In 2018, Trump withdrew the United States from a landmark nuclear deal signed three years earlier that eased sanctions on Iran in return for curbs on its nuclear program.
Trump earlier on Tuesday said he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and that they were united on issues including trade and Iran.
Earlier, in March, Trump said his trip to Saudi Arabia would be to seal an agreement to invest upwards of $1 trillion in the US economy, including purchases of military equipment.
He suggested similar agreements would be signed in Qatar and the UAE.
'Tremendous jobs will be created in those two or three days,' Trump said. The president did not elaborate on the specifics of the deals.
Other topics likely to be discussed include Russia's three-year-old war in Ukraine and the war in Gaza, one source said.
Also read: 'He Who Has The Gold Makes The Rules' President Trump Proclaims Over Easter Weekend
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Daily Tribune
4 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Qatar says Israel attack on Iran 'hinders' diplomatic efforts
Gaza mediator Qatar on Friday criticised a wave of Israeli strikes on Iran saying it "hinders" attempts "at de-escalation and reaching diplomatic solutions". Qatar "expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli attack," the Gulf state's foreign ministry said in a statement reported by the official Qatar News Agency, adding the "dangerous escalation threatens security and stability of the region and hinders efforts to de-escalate and reach diplomatic solutions".
Daily Tribune
4 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Iran Launches 100 Drones Towards Israel; Military Scrambles to Intercept
Iran has launched approximately 100 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) toward Israeli territory, according to the Israeli military. Brigadier General Effie Defrin, a spokesperson for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), confirmed that the military is actively working to intercept the incoming drones. The drone offensive follows a large-scale Israeli air operation targeting Iran. General Defrin stated that around 200 Israeli fighter jets were deployed to strike nearly 100 strategic targets across Iran. This exchange marks a significant intensification in hostilities between the two nations, raising concerns of a broader regional conflict.
Daily Tribune
4 hours ago
- Daily Tribune
Bahrain Condemns Israeli Attack on Iran
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain has issued a strong condemnation of the recent Israeli military strike targeting the Islamic Republic of Iran, warning that such escalations pose a serious threat to regional security and stability. In an official statement, the Ministry expressed deep concern over the consequences of the attack and called on all parties involved to exercise restraint and prioritize de-escalation. Bahrain urged an immediate halt to military operations in order to prevent further deterioration of the regional situation and to protect the interests and safety of the people in the Middle East. The Ministry reaffirmed Bahrain's firm and consistent position in favor of resolving conflicts through peaceful means, dialogue, and diplomacy. It stressed the urgent need to resume Iranian-American negotiations, particularly concerning Iran's nuclear program, and highlighted the broader necessity of ending regional conflicts through cooperative and constructive engagement. Bahrain concluded its statement by calling on the international community to support diplomatic efforts and work collectively to restore calm, preserve regional peace, and ensure long-term stability.
