As Gulf nations rethink long-term residency, the UAE Golden Visa and Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency have emerged as rival models for talent, capital, and permanence. Here’s how they differ, who they suit best, and what they reveal about the future of global mobility.
President Donald Trump and Elon Musk publicly eased months of tensions during the US-Saudi Investment Forum, marking a major thaw after their political feud. Musk’s attendance at a White House dinner with Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signalled renewed cooperation between two of the world’s most influential figures.
The US and Saudi Arabia have unveiled over $1 trillion in strategic deals spanning nuclear energy, AI, defense, critical minerals, and F-35 sales, as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman returns to the White House for a high-stakes visit aimed at redefining the global partnership.
Saudi Arabia’s growing investment footprint—from Lucid Motors and Uber to artificial intelligence, cloud computing and agricultural tech—is reshaping the future of American innovation. Backed by the Public Investment Fund and Vision 2030, the Kingdom is pushing major collaborations, new institutes, and global AI leadership ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s White House visit.
Striking landmark deal with Saudi Arabia Trump Secures $600 Billion Saudi Investment and Historic $142 Billion Arms Deal Amid Middle East Tour. In a striking show of pageantry and high-stakes diplomacy, former US President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh to a royal welcome, punching the air as he stepped off Air Force One. The President was greeted personally by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MbS).
Kicking off a high-stakes three-day tour of the Gulf Trump Visits Saudi Arabia Seeking $1 Trillion Investment Boost for U.S. Economy. Thehistoric Gulf tour aims to strengthen U.S.-Saudi ties, spur manufacturing and AI growth. Former U.S. President Donald Trump landed in Riyadh on Tuesday aimed at securing massive investments to bolster the American economy. Riyadh welcomes Trump as he pursues Gulf investment windfall.