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Trump Lands in Saudi Arabia, Begins High-Stakes Middle East Tour

The president is expected to announce a series of major investment deals aimed at drawing Gulf capital into the United States.
Trump Lands in Saudi Arabia, Begins High-Stakes Middle East Tour
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) is greeted by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as he arrives at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on May 13, 2025.. Win McNamee/Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia—President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh at 9:49 a.m. local time Tuesday, kicking off the first major overseas trip of his second term.

The White House has described the visit as the president’s “historic return to the Middle East,” with stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from May 13 to May 16.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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