Pakistan, May 15 -- U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Qatar will invest $10 billion to expand the Al Udeid Air Base, the largest U.S. military facility in the Middle East. Speaking during a Gulf tour, Trump addressed American troops stationed at the base near Doha and emphasized the importance of stronger defense ties in the region. In addition, Qatar has signed $42 billion worth of new defense agreements with the United States.

These developments are part of a broader tour where Trump is promoting American business and strategic interests. He is also scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where leaders are pushing to become a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence. The U.S. and UAE have reached a preliminary a...