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From AI to weapons, Trump's Gulf visit looks to swap politics for business
12 May 2025 22:43 BST
US President Donald Trump is setting up shop in the oil-rich Gulf. His wares are high-tech weaponry, AI chips and nuclear technology.
Because Trump's focus will be on business deals when he arrives in the Gulf on Tuesday, his visit is being framed as economic, above geopolitical. But Trump's transactional approach to foreign policy also underscores a deeper truth about the current world order.
His visit will start on Tuesday in Saudi Arabia, followed by Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.