Trump's another speechless moment? Hair-flipping dance goes viral as POTUS arrives in UAE
President Trump lands in Abu Dhabi to a dazzling Emirati Al-Ayyala dance, capping a whirlwind Gulf tour packed with billion-dollar deals and rare cultural honors. After sealing $1.2 trillion in agreements with Qatar, Trump meets UAE's Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed for high-stakes talks. From traditional welcomes to record-breaking business, see how Trump's Middle East visit is reshaping US-Gulf ties and global power.
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