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May 16, 2025

Trump Leaves Gulf Region After Touting Billions in Deals; Democrats Move to Block Some Arms Sales
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President Trump has wrapped up his visit to the United Arab Emirates
after touting over $200 billion in investment deals with the Gulf nation
on the last leg of his Middle East tour. The latest deals include
Emirati investments in artificial intelligence, including the
construction of a major AI data center in Abu Dhabi, which would import
U.S.-made AI chips, likely from the company Nvidia. Deals were also
signed with Boeing and GE Aerospace. During his visit, Trump also
referenced a promised $1.4 trillion investment from the UAE that he'd
first announced in March.

Meanwhile, Democratic lawmakers in both the House and Senate issued
resolutions of disapproval over $3.5 billion in weapons sales to the UAE
and Qatar. The lawmakers cited conflict of interest concerns related to
Trump's cryptocurrency ventures, as well as the UAE's support of Sudan's
paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.


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