US EditionUS President Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh for first stop on four-day Gulf tour
- President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2025, for the first stop of his four-day Gulf tour focused on diplomacy and business.
- The visit follows Saudi Arabia's efforts to improve its global image after the 2018 killing of Jamal Khashoggi and comes amid ongoing Middle East tensions and US-Iran nuclear talks.
- Donald Trump received a grand reception from Saudi Arabia’s effective leader, accompanied by senior US officials and prominent business leaders such as Elon Musk.
- Saudi Arabia pledged $600 billion in US investments, and Trump addressed an investment forum while discussing regional issues like the Gaza conflict, Iran’s nuclear program, and oil prices.
- The trip is designed to deepen US-Gulf partnerships, enhance economic cooperation, and advance diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving regional conflicts, with additional stops planned in Qatar and the UAE later in the itinerary.
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