US President Donald Trump to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE from May 13-16 | Today news

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 13 to 16 May, the White House confirmed. This will be Trump’s first trip to the Middle East in his second term as president. The visit is seen as a significant diplomatic mission, which strengthens the ties between the US and the most important wavegis. The journey is part of a broader attempt to address local security issues, economic cooperation and geopolitical challenges. Initially, Saudi Arabia would be Trump’s first international destination after returning to the White House after his election victory. On the eve of the trip, however, Trump announced that he will attend the funeral of Pope Francis in Rome later this week, which led to a change in the planned timeline. This visit comes at an important time, as the US seeks to strengthen its strategic alliances in the Middle East. Relations with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are of utmost importance to US foreign policy, especially in the areas of energy security, against terrorism and regional stability. It is a developing story. Come check out for updates first published: 22 Apr 2025, 23:54 IST