Next week, Riyadh will host a high-stakes Gulf-US summit as Saudi Arabia’s King Salman invites leaders of the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) to meet with US President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the region. President Trump, now embarking on his first official foreign trip of his second term, will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), seeking to reinforce economic ties, advance regional security initiatives, and address escalating tensions, particularly concerning the Israel-Gaza conflict.

According to US State Department officials, the trip is expected to be heavily focused on securing major investment deals, with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and potentially Qatar preparing substantial announcements. Beyond economic matters, the summit’s agenda will delve into pressing geopolitical issues, including the fragile situation in Gaza, the future of the Abraham Accords, growing tariffs affecting bilateral trade, and the simmering nuclear tensions with Iran.

A senior State Department official described the trip as “dollar-deal-focused,” indicating Washington’s priority to secure significant Gulf investments in the United States. President Trump, who during his first term cultivated close ties with Gulf monarchies, is now seeking to deepen those relationships through new economic partnerships. The visit comes at a critical time for Trump’s administration, which is under increasing pressure to showcase foreign policy achievements amid domestic challenges.

“The aim is to attract large-scale investments into US infrastructure and technology sectors while encouraging Gulf nations to participate in joint projects that reinforce regional stability,” the official said.

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