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The first presidential trip of US President Donald Trump’s second term was welcomed with lavish celebrations by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.

During the visit, these Gulf states committed to investing around $2 trillion through technology and defence deals with American companies, strengthening their economic and political partnerships with the US.

During his first term from 2017 to 2021, Trump developed strong political and business ties with Gulf countries through arms and diplomatic deals, including the Abraham Accords. After leaving office, those relationships continued, this time through private deals involving his businesses.

The recent presidential visit, however, put a spotlight on the overlap between Trump’s embrace of dealmaking and US diplomacy, with concerns that foreign policy could be shaped around his family’s business interests. Here's how.

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Writer/researcher: Charlie Hoyle
Voiceover: Zainab Mehdi
Production/editing: Moataz Aboamer