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The US president is flying in to Saudi Arabia for a high profile visit to the region.
It's his first official foreign trip in office - apart from a brief visit to Rome.
For Saudi Arabia, Trump's visit is about strengthening ties with their longest-standing Western ally - a relationship that grew strained during the Biden years.
For President Trump, it is about landing investment deals that can be framed as a win for his economic agenda. So can both sides get what they want?
Produced and presented by Sameer Hashmi
(Image: President Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pictured in 2019. Credit: Getty Images)
Published on Monday, 12th May 2025.
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