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Arab News
13-05-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Saudi Ministry of Media launches ninth ‘Media Oasis,' coinciding with Trump visit
Riyadh: The ninth Media Oasis, a flagship initiative of the Saudi Ministry of Media, began in Riyadh on Tuesday, coinciding with the visit to the Kingdom by US President Donald Trump. The two-day event at Riyadh's Green Halls venue is showcasing new media technologies and includes a number of multi-zoned exhibitions within a 2,000-square-meter space, organizers said. It also aims to provide a dynamic platform supporting extensive coverage of Trump's visit, and highlight Saudi Arabia's rapidly evolving global image, they added. More than 2,500 local and international journalists and other media professionals were expected to attend, making it one of the largest media-related gatherings in the region. It is held in collaboration with the Quality of Life Program, one of the key pillars of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 plan for national development and economic diversification. The event features an 'Oasis Valley' zone set up to provide live coverage of the US president's visit. Another prominent feature is the 'Oasis Exhibition' zone, which offers in-depth information and insights about the transformative initiatives launched under Vision 2030. There is also a focus on ongoing collaborative projects between the Kingdom and the US in sectors such as infrastructure and tourism. A dedicated exhibition marking 90 years of Saudi-American diplomatic relations traces the shared history of the two nations, highlighting pivotal moments in the relationship and shedding light on the cultural, political and economic foundations that have helped shape decades of cooperation. In addition, four advanced studios have been created on-site to allow local and international TV networks to provide uninterrupted, professional-grade reporting. Government agencies and other key Vision 2030 stakeholders actively involved in the event include the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, the NEOM megacity project, New Murabba Development Company, Qiddiya Investment Company, and the official team behind Saudi Arabia's successful bid to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup.
News18
13-05-2025
- Business
- News18
'Ultimate Sign Of Hospitality': Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Mobile McDonald's Truck Ahead Of Trump's Visit
Last Updated: Saudi Arabia set up a mobile McDonald's truck in Riyadh ahead of Trump's visit, catering to the US President's well-known love for fast food. US President Donald Trump's love for McDonald's is not exactly a secret, as he was seen even handing out fries at a McDonald's store during his election campaign. However, in an unusual step, the Saudi Arabia government has set up a mobile McDonald's truck ahead of Trump's visit in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia and the US have maintained strong ties for decades, with Trump referring to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Salman as his friend. In a bid to impress Trump, authorities focused on his fondness of McDonald's by setting up a mobile truck. The double-staircase trailer—branded in Arabic and English—was parked outside a media hub called 'Media Oasis", where journalists were hosted amid video screens showcasing Saudi mega-projects like the futuristic NEOM city and the upcoming 2034 FIFA World Cup, according to Newsweek. It remains to be seen if Trump would eat from the truck. However, videos of the mobile McDonald's truck went quickly viral on the internet. 'PLEASE tell me the Saudis are going to offer him some McDonald's. The ULTIMATE sign of hospitality," a user said on X. Did Saudis drive a literal mobile McDonald's to Riyadh for Trump?All so 47 could enjoy his favorite meals — RT (@RT_com) May 13, 2025 Trump, who is accompanied by a host of US business leaders including billionaire Elon Musk, landed in Riyadh on a whirlwind tour to the Middle East, from where he will go on to Qatar on Wednesday and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday. The US President was greeted personally by the Saudi Crown Prince, which is a rare diplomatic honour. The visit was hailed as a new chapter to US Saudi relations. The two leaders then retreated to a grand hall at the Riyadh airport, where Trump and his aides were served traditional Arabic coffee by waiting attendants wearing ceremonial gun belts. During his visit to Riyadh, Trump announced Saudi Arabia's $600-billion commitment to invest in the United States, aimed at strengthening the US-Saudi partnership in energy security, defence industry, technology leadership, and access to global infrastructure and critical minerals. Both sides also signed a mammoth $142 billion arms deal on Tuesday, which the White House called the largest deal 'in history" amid a raft of agreements inked by both leaders. 'I really believe we like each other a lot," he said during a brief appearance with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Watch India Pakistan Breaking News on CNN-News18. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!
Newsweek
13-05-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Custom Mobile McDonald's for Trump Visit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. It's well known that President Donald Trump loves a Big Mac. During his first term, he famously served fast food at White House banquets, and during the 2024 campaign he wore an apron and handed out fries at a McDonald's stop staged for cameras. As the Saudis work to impress Trump during his trip to Riyadh this week, they're focusing on even the smallest details—like his fondness for the Golden Arches—by setting up a custom-built mobile McDonald's truck designed to support the presidential visit and the throng of journalists in tow. The Context Trump's four-day trip across the Middle East marks his first major international mission since returning to office. Landing in Riyadh on May 13, he was greeted personally at the airport by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman—a ceremonial gesture reserved for close allies. Far from a traditional diplomatic tour, Trump's second-term kickoff is saturated with real estate contracts, defense procurements, and eye-popping investment pledges. The president has thrown out numbers ranging from $500 billion to $2.5 trillion in potential investments. What To Know As part of a carefully choreographed and unusually personal welcome, Saudi officials rolled out a full-size, mobile McDonald's truck ahead of Trump's arrival—a nod to his well-documented preference for the fast-food chain. The glossy, double-staircase trailer—branded in Arabic and English—was parked outside a media hub called "Media Oasis," where journalists were hosted amid video screens showcasing Saudi mega-projects like the futuristic NEOM city and the upcoming 2034 FIFA World Cup. It was unclear if the president was planning to eat from the truck. A mobile McDonald's, still shuttered, sits in the parking lot of the 'Media Oasis' set up for journalists. A mobile McDonald's, still shuttered, sits in the parking lot of the 'Media Oasis' set up for journalists. X / Mordechai Wagenheim "Yes, it's a mobile McDonald's here in Riyadh," i24 journalist Mordechai Wagenheim posted on X, sharing footage of the truck. Trump's reception was filled with symbolic detail. American and Saudi flags fluttered throughout the capital, and an all-American fleet of police vehicles formed a visible security perimeter around key sites. Most notably, Trump was greeted on the tarmac by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman himself—a rare diplomatic honor. Typically, foreign leaders are received by lower-ranking officials unless a message of alliance is intended. The crown prince's decision to meet Trump personally stood in stark contrast to President Joe Biden's 2022 visit, when a provincial governor met Air Force One. In the tightly controlled Saudi press, the visit was hailed as a new chapter in U.S.-Saudi relations. The White House released a press release announcing a $600-billion commitment from the Saudis to invest in the United States. What People Are Saying President Donald Trump, during a brief appearance with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the start of a bilateral meeting, said: "I really believe we like each other a lot." Khalid al-Falih, Saudi investment minister, said at a Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum: "Our bilateral relationship is one of the world's most significant geostrategic bonds, with economic cooperation and business partnerships at its core, and serves as a force for peace and global prosperity." Mona Yacoubian, Director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), told Newsweek: "Trump's trip to the Gulf is a harbinger of this administration's foreign policy over the next four years: transactional rather than transformative, personality-driven, and crowned by headline-grabbing economic deals." What Happens Next After his first stop in Saudi Arabia, President Trump is scheduled to visit Qatar and the United Arab Emirates—two of the richest nations in the world—to sign what he hopes will amount to over $1 trillion in investment and trade agreements.
Barnama
13-05-2025
- Business
- Barnama
Media Ministry Launches ‘Media Oasis' Concurrent With Trump's Visit To Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, May 13 (Bernama-SPA) -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media announced the launch of the "Media Oasis" in strategic partnership with the Quality of Life Programme - one of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives - taking place from May 13 to 14 at the Green Halls area in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The event coincides with the visit of US President Donald Trump to the Kingdom. The Media Oasis is an integrated platform launched by the ministry to strengthen Saudi Arabia's media presence at major international events and provide a professional environment aligned with the Kingdom's ongoing transformation under the Saudi Vision 2030. bootstrap slideshow The oasis includes several exhibits and zones, such as the exhibition marking 90 years of Saudi-American relations, which highlights key historical moments and shared cultural aspects between the two countries. It features the "Oasis Valley" zone, providing a live broadcast of the US president's visit, along with various media services. Additionally, the "Oasis Exhibition" zone showcases the transformative projects under the Saudi Vision 2030 and joint projects between Saudi Arabia and the United States, along with four studios for local and international television channels. The ninth edition of the Media Oasis is designed over an area of 2,000 square meters, featuring the latest technologies and several areas dedicated to journalists. It is set to support coverage of the US president's visit to Saudi Arabia and is expected to accommodate over 2,500 local and international media professionals. The oasis is organised with the participation of several government entities, including the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), the NEOM project, New Murabba Development Company, Qiddiya Investment Company, and Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup.
