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Khaleej Times
22-05-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Watch: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's response to Donald Trump is a masterclass in diplomacy
In the world of diplomacy, a single phrase can summarise an entire nation's spirit. During the briefest handshakes or fleeting exchanges in the corridors of power, the most vital messages are often conveyed — in those moments, timing is everything. During the US President Donald Trump's recent visit to the UAE, a similar exchange unfolded between him and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council. The interaction took place on the sidelines of a press event, where Trump made a characteristically grand statement about economic figures (in investments). 'Now, we are maybe looking at maybe $13 trillion,' he said. 'These are numbers that nobody has ever... even you guys (looking at the Crown Prince) have never heard of in business, these are numbers never heard of before.' Sheikh Khaled responded with a subtle yet dignified interjection: "We are not as big as the United States." His tone, neither submissive nor dismissive, struck the perfect balance, acknowledging America's power while gently bringing the conversation into perspective. Trump, always quick with a quip, replied with a chuckle, "You better not be," drawing laughter from the room. With calm confidence and wit, the Crown Prince delivered his next remark, which struck a chord: "But we punch above our weight." The standout in that interaction is not what he said but how he delivered it. There was no boast, challenge, or tension — only the art of tactful parry. Watch the video below: Sheikh Khalid: we are not as big as the United States. But we punch above our weight ð��¦ð��° ð��� Trump : you do â�¦ you do â�¦ THAT I AGREE — ØسÙ� سجÙ�اÙ�Ù� ð��¦ð��° Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) May 17, 2025 It was a masterclass in diplomacy, a display of charm and wit, skillfully delivered in a moment that could have easily turned awkward. It was a remark rooted in quiet confidence, earned through discipline, and principle. Not to forget, the Crown Prince is also a trained jiu-jitsu practitioner and champion, a sport that values control, awareness, and the ability to turn leverage into advantage, qualities he exhibited in this very moment. In a world where power is often shown through bold statements and headlines, Sheikh Khaled's composed response served as a reminder that influence can also lie in subtleties.
The National
16-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Trump's Gulf tour ends with trillions in deals, a $400m Qatari jet and royal luxury
US and Qatar signed deals to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion
Trade Arabia
15-05-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
HISTORIC: Qatar, US sign $1.2 trillion economic exchange deals
Qatar and the US have signed an agreement to generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion, the White House has announced. HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and President Donald Trump witnessed the signing of an agreement and a number of memorandums of understanding (MoUs) between the two countries at the Amiri Diwan in Doha on Wednesday. President Trump also announced economic deals totaling more than $243.5 billion between the US and Qatar, including an historic sale of Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines to Qatar Airways. The landmark deals will drive innovation and prosperity for generations, bolster American manufacturing and technological leadership, and put America on the path to a new Golden Age, the White House said. The following are some of the deals secured in Qatar: * Boeing and GE Aerospace secured a landmark order from Qatar Airways, a $96 billion agreement to acquire up to 210 American-made Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft powered by GE Aerospace engines. This is Boeing's largest-ever widebody order and largest-ever 787 order. This historic agreement will support 154,000 US jobs annually, totaling over 1 million jobs in the US during the course of production and delivery of this deal. * McDermott has a strong partnership with Qatar Energy in advancing critical energy infrastructure, with seven active projects worth $8.5 billion. As the sole provider of offshore components for Qatar's major LNG expansion, McDermott's work directly supports thousands of US energy sector jobs. * Parsons has successfully won 30 projects worth up to $97 billion. These high-value engagements have fueled significant company growth, supporting thousands of jobs across the United States and reinforcing American leadership in cutting-edge engineering and innovation. * Quantinuum finalised a joint venture Agreement with Al Rabban Capital, a prominent Qatari company. Qatar will invest up to $1 billion in state-of-the-art quantum technologies and workforce development provided by the joint venture, supporting US and Qatari jobs and leadership in this critical emerging technology. Today's signings mark President Trump's intent to accelerate Qatar's defence investment in the US-Qatar security partnership—enhancing regional deterrence and benefitting the US industrial base. The defence deals secured today lock in Qatar's procurement of state-of-the-art military equipment from two leading US defence companies. * Raytheon, an RTX business, secured a $1 billion agreement for Qatar's acquisition of counter-drone capabilities, signed by the US and Qatari governments. This deal establishes Qatar as the first international customer for Raytheon's Fixed Site – Low, Slow, Small Unmanned Aerial System Integrated Defeat System (FS-LIDS) designed to counter unmanned aircraft. The deal directly supports high-skilled manufacturing and engineering jobs in the United States and reinforces America's leadership in innovative defense technologies. * General Atomics secured a nearly $2 billion agreement for Qatar's acquisition of the MQ-9B remotely piloted aircraft system, signed by the US and Qatari governments. This deal will strengthen the US-Qatar bilateral relationship and provide the Qatari Armed Forces with the most advanced multi-mission remotely piloted aircraft in the world, powered by U.S. products made in America. The US and Qatar also signed a statement of intent to further strengthen our security partnership, outlining over $38 billion in potential investments including support for burden-sharing at Al Udeid Air Base and future defence capabilities related to air defense and maritime security. - TradeArabia News Service
LBCI
14-05-2025
- Business
- LBCI
US, Qatar deals to generate $1.2 trillion in 'economic exchange:' White House
Agreements signed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday will "generate an economic exchange worth at least $1.2 trillion," the White House said in a fact sheet summarizing some of the deals' details. The agreements include a $96 billion deal with Qatar Airways to buy up to 210 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X airplanes with GE Aerospace engines, the fact sheet said. They also include a statement of intent that could lead to $38 billion in investments at Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base and other air defense and maritime security capabilities, it said.
