During a high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia, former U. S. President Donald Trump announced a series of ambitious agreements valued at approximately $600 billion, spanning sectors including defense, artificial intelligence (AI), and other industries. This landmark deal highlights the strengthening of U. S. -Saudi ties, focusing on technological advancement and strategic security cooperation. Trump praised Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s leadership and emphasized the importance of the bilateral relationship for regional and global security and prosperity, describing their partnership as vital and mutually beneficial. A key element of the agreements involves Saudi Arabia’s leading AI firm, Humain, which will significantly contribute to transforming the kingdom into a regional AI leader. As part of the deal, Humain will deploy hundreds of thousands of Nvidia chips, including 18, 000 advanced "Blackwell" servers, underscoring Saudi Arabia's commitment to diversifying its economy away from oil through substantial investment in technology. Major U. S. corporations also committed sizable investments: AMD pledged $10 billion, and Amazon $5 billion, reflecting confidence in Saudi Arabia’s technology development plans. In defense, U. S.

companies secured a $142 billion contract to supply advanced military equipment, reinforcing the strategic security partnership between the two nations. Additionally, Saudi Arabia’s DataVolt committed $20 billion toward U. S. AI infrastructure, demonstrating the reciprocal nature of this high-tech cooperation. These announcements were made at a major investment forum in Riyadh, which gathered influential figures from U. S. technology and finance sectors, serving as a platform to deepen economic ties and strategic collaboration. Notably, this expansion of AI-related trade follows policy changes from the Trump administration that lifted Biden-era restrictions on AI chip sales to countries like Saudi Arabia, facilitating greater technology transfer and cooperation. While the overall investment goals revealed during Trump’s Gulf tour approach $1 trillion and have been met with enthusiasm, analysts express skepticism about Gulf countries’ ability to fully realize such extensive investments amidst economic challenges, including declining oil revenues and rising costs associated with implementing advanced technological infrastructure. In summary, the $600 billion in new U. S. -Saudi agreements mark a significant advancement in bilateral relations, highlighting shared goals in technology, defense, and economic diversification. Although the practical execution of these deals remains to be seen, the visit has elevated U. S. -Saudi cooperation on the global stage, potentially paving the way for transformative collaborations in the years ahead.