Another level: Qatar, US sign deals to boost defence and trade ties

Another level: Qatar, US sign deals to boost defence and trade ties

May 14, 2025  
Donald Trump has made history as the first sitting US president to undertake an official state visit to Qatar. During talks with Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the leaders signed multiple agreements to bolster trade and defence cooperation, including a landmark $200bn commercial jet deal.

For analysis, we’re joined by Omar Rahman, Fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, and Faisal al-Mudahka, Editor-in-Chief of Gulf Times, both here in the studio. Our correspondents James Bays and Kimberly Halkett are reporting live from Doha, with James stationed at the Qatari Emiri Diwan.