It was a remarkable gesture for a man whose political career has been marked by intolerance and derision of Muslims, showcasing his willingness to accede to unfamiliar cultural norms to forge potentially lucrative partnerships.

President Donald Trump is to visit the main U.S. military base in the Middle East even as he uses his four-day visit to Gulf states to reject the “interventionism” of America’s past in the region

Dubai's main share index rose to a record high on Friday, settling up 1.05%, as a slew of business deals between the United Arab Emirates and the United States boosted investor confidence.

Donald Trump’s visit to the Gulf saw Saudi Arabia commit to $600 billion in US investment, Qatar agree a $96 billion deal with Boeing, and G42 announce a strategic AI partnership with Cisco.