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Trump secures $4 trillion in Gulf deals during Mideast tour

Trump secures $4 trillion in Gulf deals during Mideast tour

Malik Rafaiy
May 16, 2025

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Overview of Trump’s Claimed $4 Trillion Gulf Deals During Mideast Tour

During his four-day Middle East tour in May 2025, President Donald Trump announced a series of major economic, defense, and technology agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). While Trump and some media reports have cited figures as high as $4 trillion-or even $10 trillion-in total deals, there is significant skepticism and ambiguity regarding the actual value, structure, and timeline of these agreements.

Key Announced Deals and Figures

Saudi Arabia

Trump announced that Saudi Arabia committed to $600 billion in investments in the United States, including a $142 billion military equipment deal with U.S. defense firms.
Additional investments cover technology, infrastructure, and AI sectors, with U.S. companies like Google, Oracle, and Nvidia participating.

Qatar

Qatar reportedly signed a $243.5 billion investment agreement with intentions to expand this to $1.2 trillion.
Qatar will invest $10 billion in a U.S. military facility and purchase $42 billion in weapons.
Qatar Airways agreed to buy 210 Boeing aircraft worth $96 billion.

United Arab Emirates (UAE)

The UAE pledged to invest $1.4 trillion in the U.S. artificial intelligence sector over the next decade, focusing on building massive data centers and acquiring advanced AI chips.
Additional deals include a $1.4 billion arms sale and a $440 billion joint investment in the energy sector by 2035.

Total Deal Value: Fact or Exaggeration?

Trump and some reports have cited cumulative deal values ranging from $4 trillion to $10 trillion for the entire trip.
These figures appear to be a combination of signed agreements, memoranda of understanding, and long-term investment intentions, many of which are not legally binding or may take years (or decades) to fully materialize.
Analysts and media outlets have expressed skepticism about the feasibility and real economic impact of these headline numbers, especially given the current global economic climate and fluctuating oil revenues in Gulf countries.

Notable Sectors and Projects

Artificial Intelligence & Technology: The centerpiece is the UAE’s $1.4 trillion investment in U.S. AI infrastructure, including data centers and chip acquisition.
Defense: Massive arms deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, including a $142 billion Saudi purchase and $42 billion in Qatari defense agreements.
Aviation: Qatar Airways’ order for Boeing aircraft, valued at $96 billion.
Energy: Joint U.S.-UAE investments totaling $440 billion in the energy sector by 2035.

Political and Strategic Context

Gulf nations are eager to solidify strategic partnerships with the U.S., especially under a business-oriented president like Trump, who is seen as open to large-scale deals and rapid economic engagement.
Trump has used these announcements to bolster his domestic political standing, emphasizing his ability to deliver major international investments and jobs.

Summary Table: Major Announced Gulf Deals

Country	Headline Deal Value	Key Sectors	Notable Projects
Saudi Arabia	$600 billion	Defense, Tech, Infrastructure	$142B arms, $80B tech, $20B AI data centers
Qatar	$243.5B–$1.2T	Defense, Aviation	$42B arms, $96B Boeing jets, $10B military base
UAE	$1.4 trillion (AI only)	AI, Energy, Defense	$1.4T AI/data, $440B energy, $1.4B arms

Conclusion

While Trump has publicly claimed to secure $4 trillion or more in Gulf deals during his 2025 Middle East tour, the actual value and implementation of these agreements remain uncertain. Many are long-term investment pledges or non-binding memoranda, and skepticism persists about whether such vast sums will ultimately be delivered. Nonetheless, the trip has produced a series of high-profile announcements in defense, technology, and energy, reflecting deepening U.S.-Gulf economic and strategic ties.