Saudi Arabia, Qatar UAE

Abu -Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates – if the Gulf States held a popularity competition, President Donald Trump would become King of the prom.

The 45th and 47th President of the United States was met with an impressive fanfare in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates during his 4-day visit to the region.

In Er -Ryada, Prince of Saudi Caron Mohammed Ben Salman violated the royal protocol, personally welcoming the president on the asphalt. Trump’s monotic from Doh Airport was declared brightly -red Tesla Cybertrucks and horseback riders. And in Abu -Dhabi, UAE leader Mohammed Bin Zayed awarded his American counterpart with the Order of Zaida, the highest civil pride of the country.

As if this was not enough, the parade of royal camels was greeted by Trump outside Amir Carpet, a Qatar presidential office. Speaking to Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad al-Thani, Trump made it clear that he was struck.

“Like a building guy, it’s the perfect marble,” Trump said, pointing to the walls and columns of the palace. “This is what they call Perfecto. We appreciate these camels,” he added. “I haven’t seen such camels for a long time. And indeed, we appreciate it very much.”

The optics of the visit in the Middle East of the American leader was strong, demonstrating more than the life of the richest oil in the region and how much wealth they are willing to spend to deepen their ties with the US and promote their own economic programs.

The figures are historical. Qatar and the US agreed to an “economic exchange” of 1.2 trillion. Dollars; Saudi Arabia promised to invest 600 billion dollars In the US and major projects were signed in the United Arab Emirates, after Abu -Dabi in March Taken up to 10-year-old, 1.4 trillion investment base In the US

There is no doubt whether these figures are realistic, especially during the low oil prices and weaker profit for the countries that produce raw. And some transactions like, for example, recorded Qatar 210 Boeing Jets And Saudi Arabia is $ 142 billion with the United States – the biggest transaction on weapons, which, if -ink, is likely to take decades.

But the message was understood: the Gulf states want to be the first in line when it comes to partnership with the United States, whether for business, military or equipment.

“The Persian Gulf has always been better used with the presidents, and President Trump is great for this mold,” said Tarik Solomon, chairman of the US Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Saudi Arabia.

“It still symbolizes quick money, great protection and access to American technology. Thus, if comfort it will help to provide a place at the table of the next world order, the bay brings a golden chair.”

Some observers suggested that the three Persian Gulf countries compete with Trump’s commitment. But many in the region say it is a longer -term, strategic alignment.

“I do not consider great economic ads as competition among the three countries; they rather reflect competition with other regions, Europe, for closer relations with the US administration,” said Ahmed Rashad, an associate professor at the Abu Dhabi Department at the Economic Research Forum.

“Economic transactions look vital to increase the attractiveness of the visit in the Middle East. On the other hand, the main motif of the GCC countries (the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council seems to strengthen relations with the US and provides access to advanced technologies,” Rashad said.

A Bromant’s vibrations were true in Saudi Arabia In particular, when Trump and Mohammed bin Salman put on each other’s comments during the US-Sudary Investment summit. Participated in an event that took place in Ritz-Karltan-Riyad. dozens of best American executives including similar Tesla Elon Musk. Nvidia ‘S jensen huang and Black‘S Larry Fink to name a few.

Meanwhile, the UAE leader of Trump and Emirate Mohammed Ben Zaed praised their personal friendship and more than a 50-year union between its countries. The visit was the first US President of the UAE after George Bush visited Sheikhdo in 2008.

The warm body language and mutual compliments were a big difference in the country’s visit to the biden administration, which were overflowing with tensions.

The UAE seems already reaping the rewards from the shift in the approach. Recent reports say The US has a preliminary agreement with the UAE to allow them to import, for the first time 500,000 Nvidia H100 chips a year – the most advanced chips producing the US company. This will accelerate the Desert’s Desert’s ability to assemble the data centers needed to feed their AI models.

“Trump’s trip to Persian Gulf reflects an increase in personalization of geopolitics,” said Taufik Rahim, the director of 2040 and the author “Trump 2.5: Primer”.

“The leaders of the region responded accordingly, putting the decorated display for the visiting president. Lizyness and compliments become as important for the announcement and essence of transactions.”

On the long -term question, Rahim noted, focuses on the viability of investments.

“For example, how many data centers are even necessary? Seeking to become” the biggest “, the costs of each country can actually create an extra supplement that exceeds the demand in certain sectors,” he said.

Loan out-of-guidance is still a proper strategy in accordance with the Solomon of the US Chamber of Commerce, or every dollar over the next few years is the question with which you can solve later.

“Of course, there is a lot in this theater,” he said. “But in this region the ambition alarm is half the game. Even if only 50% adheres, it’s still an impressive game.”