Bahrain’s Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa is set to announce a significant investment of over $17 billion in the United States during a meeting with President Donald Trump. This announcement is scheduled for Wednesday and marks a major step in strengthening economic ties between the two nations.
A key part of this investment includes a deal between Gulf Air and Boeing/GE, which is valued at approximately $7 billion. This deal will involve the purchase of 12 aircraft, with an option for six additional planes, along with 40 General Electric engines. The White House has stated that this investment will support around 30,000 American jobs.
Crown Prince Salman’s visit comes shortly after Trump secured a $600 billion commitment from Saudi Arabia for U.S. investments during a recent trip to the Middle East. The Bahrain investment is part of a broader strategy to enhance collaboration in various sectors, including energy, technology, and manufacturing.
Additionally, Bahrain plans to sign agreements with Oracle and Cisco to replace Chinese servers with Cisco products. The crown prince aims to boost U.S. domestic aluminum production, invest in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, and purchase advanced AI chips, partnering with major U.S. tech companies.
During this visit, the crown prince will also announce plans for Bahrain to explore commercial nuclear capabilities, a memorandum of understanding that was signed earlier by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.
Later this year, the King of Bahrain is expected to visit Washington to finalize these agreements and further develop the economic relationship between Bahrain and the United States. This investment initiative highlights Bahrain’s commitment to fostering stronger economic ties and diversifying its investments.