Donald Trump heads to the Gulf: How his family's businesses are tied to the Middle East

Donald Trump's Middle East visit, encompassing Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, spotlights his family's enduring business ties there. While reinforcing partnerships is the stated aim, Trump's personal financial interests are under scrutiny, especially with Trump Organization's new $530 million Jeddah project. Omission of Israel from the itinerary, coupled with backchannel talks with Iran, has raised concerns.