Trump caps Gulf tour in Abu Dhabi with dizzying investment pledges

During his Gulf tour, US President Donald Trump secured multi-billion-dollar deals, including a $1.4 trillion investment pledge from the UAE, a $200 billion order from Qatar Airways, and a $600 billion investment from Saudi Arabia, which includes a historic arms deal. Trump expressed optimism about a new Iran nuclear agreement and lifted long-standing sanctions on Syria, marking a significant diplomatic shift. He was welcomed warmly in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, where discussions included AI investments and the potential for advancing tech partnerships, despite controversies surrounding the trip.