Advertisement
Categories: NewsWorld

US, Saudi Arabia Finalise $142bn Defence, Investment Deals

Advertisement

During a regional tour to Riyadh, US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed a wide-ranging economic partnership agreement aimed at deepening bilateral ties.

The White House confirmed that defence agreements valued at $142 billion were concluded as part of the visit. In addition to military deals, Saudi Arabia will acquire $14.2 billion worth of gas turbines and place a $4.8 billion order for Boeing aircraft.

The agreement also includes the creation of a $5 billion energy investment fund and a separate $5 billion fund targeting innovation in aerospace and defence technologies.

In a move signalling broader ambitions, both countries will also launch a $4 billion global sports fund, further diversifying their economic cooperation beyond traditional sectors.

Advertisement
News Desk

Recent Posts

Former FM Says Gabbard’s Missile Claim Not Realistic

Former caretaker foreign minister Jalil Abbas Jilani dismissed a statement by US Director of National…

1 hour ago

Rising Fuel Prices Make PHEVs, REEVs the Smartest SUV Choice for Pakistan, Says Chery Master Pakistan

KARACHI: With petrol prices in Pakistan hovering above Rs320 per litre, the economics of driving…

4 hours ago

Zendaya, Pattinson’s Film Sparks Backlash Over Dark Plot Twist: Report

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new film has a darker turn than what "The Drama" is…

5 hours ago

Ramazan Night Fair Delights Karachi’s Children in Historic Old City Area

Night Fair Brings Joy to Children in Karachi's Old City The holy month of Ramazan…

5 hours ago

South Korea Halts Army Trainings Amid Bullet Injury Incident

South Korea's army halted some nationwide trainings after a bullet hit a child in the…

5 hours ago

Ukraine Drone Startup Soars Over 700% in First Day US Stock Market Debut

Ukrainian drone startup Swarmer made a significant splash on the U.S. stock market with its…

13 hours ago