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Trump begins Middle East trip, arrives in Saudi Arabia on first international tour

Trump's itinerary includes Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi

Published: Tue 13 May 2025, 10:50 AM

Updated: Tue 13 May 2025, 10:57 AM

US President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday on the first international tour of his second term as the American president.

After arriving in Riyadh on Tuesday, Trump will make stops at Qatar and the UAE. Trump's itinerary includes Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi.

The trip marks the US president's first major visit abroad of his second term, with the White House saying he looked forward to a "historic return" to the region.

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In the days before the trip, the White House has played an instrumental part in hammering out a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, the release of an American hostage in Gaza and holding another round of nuclear talks with Iran.