Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Seal Mega Deal in Riyadh: Trillions in Investment and Geopolitical Ambitions
- Edition Sona Times
- May 13
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 2
On the first stop of his international diplomatic tour, U.S. President Donald Trump was welcomed with grandeur in Riyadh by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS). The visit marked the launch of a strategic four-day trip across the Middle East, centered on forging major economic and geopolitical alliances.
During their meeting, Trump and MBS unveiled a landmark economic partnership, with Saudi Arabia pledging up to $600 billion in investments in the United States—potentially reaching $1 trillion. The funds will be directed toward critical sectors such as artificial intelligence, energy, and defense. Among the headline agreements is a $3.5 billion missile deal that further cements military cooperation between the two nations.
Beyond business, the visit also included high-stakes discussions on regional tensions, including Iran’s nuclear program and the ongoing war in Gaza. Trump reiterated his intention to revive the Abraham Accords, pushing for normalized relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel. However, Riyadh has made it clear that any progress would require strong U.S. security guarantees and substantial steps toward recognizing a Palestinian state.
Trump’s diplomatic tour continues with visits to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, underlining Washington’s intent to strengthen ties with Gulf states and reassert American influence in the region.
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