Donald Trump choice to visit the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia is seen as strategically symbolic.
In his statement, Trump specifically praised the leadership of the UAE.
He referred to President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as a “great leader.”
Since 2015 we have been witnessing a Gulf moment—a shift in regional power and influence to the Arab Gulf states.
The Gulf’s Rising Regional and Global Influence
Trump visit to the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia carries important implications in terms of Gulf states weight, influence, and relevance on both regional and global stages, with important economic, political, and social indicators such as:
- Strong economic performance
- Political stability and security
- Increased regional political weight
Despite resistance from some thinkers unwilling to accept the Gulf’s rise, facts on the ground support it.
Gulf Investments and Diplomatic Engagement
Gulf investments in the U.S., as well as frequent high-level Gulf visits to Washington, reinforce this relationship.
A recent example is the visit of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Advisor, who was warmly received.
Such visits underscore:
- The importance of the U.S.-Gulf strategic alliance
- The strength and diplomatic skill of Gulf leadership
- The region’s irreplaceable role in international affairs
Trump upcoming visit to the UAE and Gulf countries is a practical response to skeptics of the Gulf’s influence.
It challenges those who downplay the Gulf’s role in the international system.
Not just in the Arab world, but across the entire Middle East.
In reality, this is indeed the Gulf’s moment—one in which the region is leading the path toward stability, growth, and prosperity.
When is Donald Trump Visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar ?
U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE this coming May, according to a statement by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday.
The visit will take place between May 13 and 16.
It is Trump’s second international trip since his inauguration on January 20.
Following his upcoming visit to the Vatican to attend Pope Francis’s funeral on Saturday.
Sources: Al Bayan.
