Business Leaders Praise Trump’s Middle East Deals
Numerous business leaders have expressed their appreciation for President Donald Trump following his trip to the Middle East, which led to over $2 trillion in agreements.
The White House published a release highlighting statements from major executives involved in various partnerships throughout Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates during their week-long negotiations.
For instance, Boeing and GE Aerospace officials thanked Trump for his backing of a $96 billion deal with Qatar Airways. This agreement includes the purchase of up to 210 Boeing 787 Dreamliner and 777X aircraft made in the U.S.
Boeing’s President and CEO, Kelly Autoberg, acknowledged Trump’s support in extending their long-term partnership with the airline. Meanwhile, GE Aerospace’s Chairman and CEO, Lawrence Culp, also expressed his gratitude for the “historical agreement.”
Ruth Porat, who is the president of Alphabet and Google, praised the Trump administration alongside Saudi Arabia’s economic policies, noting the positive outcomes for both firms involved and the wider economy.
She stated, “We are grateful for the Trump administration’s involvement and for what the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has done.” She emphasized the benefits of partnering with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), branding it a global AI hub that fosters innovation and growth.
Oracle has made strides as well, signing a deal focused on cloud and AI technology with Saudi Arabia. CEO Safra Catz credited the president’s leadership as a crucial factor in making this partnership possible.
She remarked, “Thanks to President Trump’s decisive actions, Oracle is able to provide advanced cloud and AI technology to Saudi Arabia.”
Executives from companies like Amazon, Lockheed Martin, and Qualcomm shared similar sentiments towards Trump’s efforts.
The White House noted that Trump’s initial trip to Saudi Arabia resulted in a $600 billion investment commitment. Following that, he secured a $1.2 trillion commitment in Qatar and $200 billion in deals with the United Arab Emirates.
White House Deputy Director Taylor Rogers commented, “The figures speak for themselves. President Trump has brought in trillions of dollars through his first overseas visit, marking a significant success.” He added that these substantial investments reflect the enhanced economic climate under Trump’s administration.
