Post by : Badri Ariffin

Washington, D.C. – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman returned to the United States on Wednesday, marking a high-profile visit that spotlighted fresh multi-billion-dollar investments and growing economic ties between the two nations.

The visit coincided with the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center, where some of America’s most influential corporate leaders gathered. Executives from Chevron, Qualcomm, Cisco, General Dynamics, Pfizer, IBM, Google, Salesforce, Boeing, Halliburton, Adobe, Aramco, and more attended the event, signaling strong collaboration across sectors ranging from technology to energy.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick highlighted the potential impact, emphasizing that the agreements reached “open the door for US companies to lead globally in innovation, safety, and deployment.”

One of the forum’s most anticipated sessions featured Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang discussing breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, a sector that continues to drive global innovation and investment.

The Crown Prince’s visit comes amid a complex backdrop. This is his first trip to the US since 2018, when the killing of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul sparked international outrage. While bin Salman denied ordering the operation, he accepted responsibility as the kingdom’s de facto ruler.

The forum reflects a deliberate effort to highlight economic opportunities while reaffirming the strategic partnership between Saudi Arabia and the United States. Deals announced during the visit are expected to shape technology, energy, and defense collaboration for years to come, further solidifying ties that extend well beyond diplomatic circles.

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