In brief
Eric Trump is in the Middle East this week to advance the Trump Organization's interests, securing high-profile projects just before President Trump's official visit.
April 30, 2025, 11:34 a.m. ETIn a significant move ahead of President Trump's upcoming state visit, the Trump Organization has finalized a deal to launch a golf course and luxury home development in Qatar, with the backing of a government-owned firm. Eric Trump, who manages the family business, is currently in Dubai advocating for these endeavors during a cryptocurrency conference.The golf course project, developed in collaboration with Qatari Diar—a real estate entity linked to the Qatari sovereign wealth fund—is poised to offer breathtaking ocean views, according to Eric Trump’s statements to The New York Times. This initiative adds to their expanding footprint in the region, which also includes a new Trump-branded tower in the UAE.The Qatar venture will see involvement from Dar Global, the international arm of the Saudi real estate firm Dar Al Arkan, emphasizing the project's deep connections with the Saudi government. President Trump is scheduled to arrive in the Middle East on May 13, planning visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Emirates, where he emphasized the region's potential for American business investment.Contributions to the reporting came from Ismaeel Naar in Dubai, with additional insights by Vivian Nereim from Riyadh and Eric Lipton from Washington, D.C.
