According to Al-MONITOR, Donald Trump’s first international trip as U.S. President in 2017 started with a visit to Saudi Arabia, where he finalized a significant $110 billion arms deal with the kingdom.
If he returns for a second term, his foreign policy is expected to once again focus on building strong relationships with Gulf nations. Donald Trump has a long history of making deals in the Gulf region, including opening luxury hotels and selling advanced fighter jets. One of his major achievements was overseeing the Abraham Accords in 2020.
These agreements marked a historic moment by normalizing relations between Israel and countries like the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan. Since leaving office, Donald Trump, along with his family and associates, has remained active in the Gulf region, working on new deals and building relationships. Their efforts are now opening opportunities in areas like defense, technology, artificial intelligence, and more, setting the stage for future developments.
Gulf countries that are hoping for Donald Trump to return to power are familiar with his deal-focused approach to foreign policy. It seems that some in the region are already taking steps to align with this style of doing business. On November 12, Qatar’s $510 billion sovereign wealth fund appointed a new CEO, choosing the former chief investment officer of its Americas division.
This move could suggest that Qatar is focusing on strengthening its ties with the United .