"The trip follows President Donald Trump's high-profile visit to Saudi Arabia in May, when both countries announced a multibillion-dollar deal that could potentially give Riyadh access to advanced U.S. AI technology. While sources tell The Cipher Brief that many of the details of those deals remain in various stages of negotiation, the Crown Prince's Washington visit aims to build off of that momentum."
"Each side now sees the other as an indispensable partner and views this visit as a way of establishing an architecture that will ensure that periodic political difficulties don't destabilize a critical relationship that needs to last decades. The Saudis seek this more predictable relationship and assets that will allow them to accelerate their evolution toward becoming a global power center."
President Donald Trump's May visit to Saudi Arabia coincided with announcement of a multibillion-dollar deal that could give Riyadh potential access to advanced U.S. AI technology. Many deal details remain under negotiation, and the Crown Prince's Washington visit seeks to build momentum. The visit occurs after a year of rapid geopolitical and technological change in the Middle East. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are positioning themselves as centers for AI infrastructure, diversified low-cost energy, and global supply chains. Both capitals view the relationship as indispensable, seeking predictable ties, strategic assets, and strengthened links in energy and supply networks.
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