Key Moments from the U.S.–Arab Summit

What did Trump’s Saudi visit include? From billion-dollar deals to diplomatic shifts, here’s what happened during the U.S.–Arab summit in Riyadh.

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his stop in Saudi Arabia as part of a broader Gulf tour, which included high-stakes meetings, strategic agreements, and renewed regional alignments. The U.S.–Gulf summit focused heavily on the war in Gaza, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasizing the Gulf states’ interest in working with the U.S. to de-escalate tensions and stabilize the region.

Trump pushed for broader support for the Abraham Accords and met Syria’s transitional president, Ahmad al-Sharaa, encouraging normalization with Israel. In parallel, Saudi Arabia committed to a $600 billion investment package in the U.S., while the U.S. authorized a $142 billion arms deal, including Chinook helicopters and F-16 components.

The visit underscored the ongoing strategic importance of U.S.–Arab ties in a shifting global landscape.