Trump ramped up real estate business in UAE and expanded dealings in Saudi Arabia, amidst claims of flouting the emoluments clause.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• United Arab Emirates →

  country in Western Asia

  • UAE's first national rail service connects cities, establishing a new rail network between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi.Mon 17:54
  • The UAE is hosting the UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, with press conferences held in Dubai.Mon 15:51
• Saudi Arabia →

  country in West Asia

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • Ishaq Dar attended an R-4 meeting in Cairo today, contributing to ongoing diplomatic efforts.Mon 17:12

Related events

• Higher oil prices and Iranian attacks are creating political problems for Trump, leading the UAE to use the Fujairah route to bypass the threats.Thu 16:10
• Trump administration seeks to isolate Iran financially while China remains a major buyer of Iranian oil, and UAE suspends trade.Aug 27
• Trump's business dealings are linked to the White House, while his brother's UAE investment and Scott Jennings' defense against corruption claims are reported.Thu 23:33
• Tensions escalated in the Middle East as the US and UAE cooperated amid missile and drone strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure.Aug 18