Trump's Gulf Tour Marked by Warm Reception and Political Gains

In Saudi Arabia, President Trump was met with a standing ovation from prominent business leaders as he announced the removal of sanctions on Syria.

During his stop in Qatar, he secured commitments worth billions of dollars to be invested in American goods and services.

In the United Arab Emirates, the president received the nation's highest civilian accolade.

While facing criticism at home over tariffs, immigration policies, and ethics concerns, the president's week-long journey through the Arabian Peninsula was marked by unambiguous successes.

Reflecting on his visit from a palace in Abu Dhabi, President Trump described the last four days as "truly remarkable," expressing some reluctance about returning to Washington, D.C.

Onboard Air Force One, the president remarked on the extraordinary respect shown to the United States during his trip, saying, "No other leader has been treated with such distinction."

Throughout the whirlwind tour across the Middle East, President Trump was honored with grand welcomes including fighter jet escorts, lavish ceremonies, and symbolic displays such as red and lavender carpets, Arabian horses, sword dancers, and opulent palaces. In Dubai, the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, was illuminated with the American flag in his honor.