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Khaleej Times
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
From Trump dancing to red cybertrucks: 6 viral moments from US leader's historic Gulf trip
US President Donald Trump is set to soon wrap up his Gulf tour which included sealing billions of dollars in deals, lifting sanctions on Syria and meeting for the first time with Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa—but beyond business deals and politics, the visit included moments that will linger in memory. From a friendly encounter with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Emirati girls greeting Trump with a traditional Khaleeji dance, here are six major highlights from the high profile visit: 1. Lavender carpet As soon as Trump touched down in Riyadh on May 13 for his first stop on his Middle East tour, Saudi Arabia rolled out not a red but a lavender carpet for the US President. It almost immediately caught the world's attention. As is regular convention, the red carpet is rolled out for visiting heads of state, ministers, the world over. But unlike other countries, Saudi Arabia has lavender as the official colour to welcome state guests. Click here to know why Saudi officials adopted the colour for carpets used in welcoming state guests. #Ù�Ù�دÙ�Ù� | Ù�خاÙ�Ø© رئÙ�س اÙ�Ù�Ù�اÙ�اذ اÙ�Ù�Ø°Øدة اÙ�Ø£Ù�رÙ�Ù�Ù�Ø© Ù�صÙ� اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø© Ù�Ù� زÙ�ارة دÙ�Ù�Ø©Ø� Ù�سÙ�Ù� #Ù�Ù�Ù�_اÙ�عÙ�د Ù�Ù� Ù�Ù�دÙ�Ø© Ù�سذÙ�بÙ�Ù�Ù�. #اÙ�رئÙ�س_اÙ�Ø£Ù�رÙ�Ù�Ù�_Ù�Ù�_اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø© #٩٢_عاÙ�Ù�ا_Ù�Ù�_اÙ�شراÙ�Ø©_Ù�اÙ�ازدÙ�ار #TrumpInKSA #Ù�اس — Ù�اس اÙ�أخبار اÙ�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ù�Ø© (@spagov) May 13, 2025 2. Do you sleep at night? During the Saudi-US investment forum in Riyadh, Trump lauded efforts by Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman to modernise the kingdom and wondered if he ever finds time to sleep at night. He said: "Mohamed, do you sleep at night!?". The Crown Prince, who was sitting in the audience, then laughs and is seen saying "I try". Watch the full clip here: #VIDEO: Trump jokes with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman: Do you sleep at night? How do you sleep while getting all this done? — Saudi Gazette (@Saudi_Gazette) May 13, 2025 3. Cybertrucks escorting convoy When Trump arrived in Qatar, the second leg of his tour, his convoy was flanked by red Tesla cybertrucks while he was on rout to the royal palace in Doha. Elon Musk will be very pleased! Trumpâ��s convoy, flanked by Tesla Cybertrucks in Doha, is en route to the royal palace during his four-day visit to the Middle East. Trump and Musk were welcomed by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, along with other seniorâ�¦ — Viory Video (@vioryvideo) May 14, 2025 4. Dancing during visit to troops In Qatar, Trump paid US troops based in Al Udeid air base a visit, during which he swayed to the tunes of God Bless the USA. Take a look: 5. Khaleeji dance by Emirati girls Upon arrival in the UAE and as a gesture that shows pride in tradition and culture, Trump was welcomed by young Emirati girls performing Khaleeji dance. Videos of the girls lining up and swaying their hair to greet the visiting US leader soon went viral on social media. Take a look: The welcome ceremony in UAE continues! ð��°ð��¸ð��¦ð��° — Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) May 15, 2025 6. UAE girl holding white bouquet As the UAE was preparing to host Trump for the final leg of his Gulf tour, a young Emirati girl was waiting with a welcoming bouquet of white flowers. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan could be seen in a viral video walking up to the young girl and enteracting with her. At one point, he was seen putting an arm around her as she smiled and placing a kiss on her forehead.
Leaders
13-05-2025
- Business
- Leaders
Video: Saudi Crown Prince Receives Trump in Riyadh
The Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, has received the US President, Donald Trump, upon his arrival to Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, reported Al-Ekhbariya TV. On Tuesday morning, Trump landed in King Khalid International Airport aboard Air Force One, the iconic symbol of US presidency, in his first official overseas trip during his second term as a president. The landmark visit is a powerful testament to the robust relations between Saudi Arabia and the US, which have evolved over more than 8 decades. #عاجل | #ولي_العهد الأمير محمد بن سلمان يستقبل الرئيس الأميركي دونالد ترمب #TrumpInKSA | #الرئيس_الأمريكي_في_المملكة — قناة الإخبارية (@alekhbariyatv) May 13, 2025 Saudi Arabia is Trump's first destination in his four-day Middle East tour, which includes stops in Qatar on May 14, and the UAE on May 15. The US President will attend the Saudi-US Investment Forum, a gathering of top business leaders and policymaker. Trump will also take part in the US-Gulf Summit on Wednesday, which will convene the leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). The US President is accompanied by a high-ranking delegation, including senior officials and investors. These include US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio; Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth; and Secretary of Treasury, Scott Bessent; as well as the Secretary of Commerce, Howard Lutnik. They also involve top business leaders, such as Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk and Amazon's CEO, Andy Jassy, in addition to BlackRock CEO, Larry Fink; Citigroup CEO, Jane Fraser; IBM CEO, Arvind Krishna; President and CIO of Google and Alphabet, Ruth Porat; and Qualcomm CEO, Cristiano Amon. Short link : Post Views: 25
Dubai Eye
13-05-2025
- Business
- Dubai Eye
Trump starts three-country visit seeking big economic deals
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Saudi Arabia to kick off a four-day Gulf visit that will focus on trade and security issues. Trump was welcomed by Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the airport. HRH the Crown Prince welcomes #US President #Trump upon arrival in Saudi Arabia for a state visit. #TrumpInKSA #SPAGOV — SPAENG (@Spa_Eng) May 13, 2025 Trump will first visit Riyadh - where the Saudi-US Investment Forum is taking place - and continue to Qatar on Wednesday and the UAE on Thursday. Trump's second foreign trip since taking office again - his first was to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral - comes during a moment of geopolitical tension. In addition to pressing for a settlement to the war in Ukraine, the Trump administration will also look to an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Apart from Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, business leaders including Tesla CEO and Trump adviser Elon Musk, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink and Citigroup CEO Jane Fraser will be part of the delegation. Trump's second and third stops will be Qatar and the UAE. Trump has also said he may travel on Thursday to Turkey for potential face-to-face talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
