Donald Trump's Gulf trip locks in mega deals: In pictures

US President Donald Trump began his four-day diplomatic and economic tour of the Gulf States, with Saudi Arabia hosting the first leg of his journey. Trump was greeted personally by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on arrival. (AP Photo)

The White House announced that Saudi Arabia agreed to $600 billion in investments, which include a $142 billion deal for military equipment from US defense firms. (AP Photo)

The forum witnessed deals worth over $300 billion. Key highlights include $20 billion from DataVolt for AI data centers, $80 billion in technology investments from companies like Google and Oracle, and over $2 billion for US infrastructure projects in Saudi Arabia. Elon Musk's Starlink will provide internet services for aviation and maritime shipping, while Nvidia will supply 18,000 AI chips to the Saudi-backed company Humain. (AP Photo)

President Donald Trump met Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa, becoming the first US president to meet a Syrian counterpart. Notably, Al-Sharaa who was once linked to al-Qaeda, now governs Syria after overthrowing the Assad regime. This special meeting was mediated by Saudi's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkey's President Erdogan in the Saudi Royal Palace . (AP photo)

Trump meets Gulf Cooperation Council leaders from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates during the GCC Summit in Riyadh. (AP Photo)

President Donald Trump was greeted by Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani with pomp and show as he arrived on Air Force One at Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. (AP Photo)

President Trump spoke at Business Leaders rountable in the presence of Al Thani along with US industrialist Kelly Ortberg President and CEO of Boeing, Larry Culp, CEO of GE Aerospace and others. (AP Photo)

Both parties signed an $243.5 billion investment agreement with plans to increase it to $1.2 trillion. Qatar will invest $10 billion in a US military facility and purchase $42 billion in weapons. Additionally, Qatar Airways announced a deal to buy 210 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft worth $96 billion.

He was received by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at the presidential palace, Qasr Al Watan. (AP Photo)

As part of the traditional welcome ceremony, Trump was greeted with Al-Ayyala performance at the presidential palace. Performers featuring men in synchronized rows moving to the beat of drums and women in flowing gowns and dark long-haired attire, rhythmically flipping their hair. (X/ Dr: Cheikhabdi)

Trump visited UAE's Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which was exclusively closed for him, a first in its history. Trump paid tribute to Sheikh Zayed's legacy and toured the mosque. (AP Photo)

President Trump today was presented with the Order of Zayed, the UAE's highest civilian distinction, from UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi. (AP Photo)

Trump tours the St. Francis Church at the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. The complex features a mosque, church and synagogue – houses of worship for the three Abrahamic faiths. It was built after the UAE signed the Abraham Accords in 2020, during Trump’s first term. (AP Photo)