The Trump Organization has launched new real estate initiatives in Qatar and Dubai as President Trump prepares for a visit to the Middle East, raising questions about the intersection of business and politics.
Trump Organization Expands Business Ventures in Qatar and Dubai Before Presidential Visit
Trump Organization Expands Business Ventures in Qatar and Dubai Before Presidential Visit
Trump’s son promotes luxury development projects in the Middle East ahead of his father’s diplomatic trip.
April 30, 2025 — The Trump Organization has recently finalized an agreement with a state-owned Qatari firm to develop a golf course and luxury residential project in Qatar, announcing this partnership just weeks before President Trump's planned diplomatic visit to the Middle Eastern region. Eric Trump, the president's son and head of the family business, has been actively promoting these ventures during his trip to Dubai, where he is participating in a cryptocurrency conference and showcasing a Trump-branded tower project in the Emirates.
The initiative in Qatar will see collaboration with Qatari Diar, a prominent real estate company established by the country's sovereign wealth fund, and is under the leadership of a minister affiliated with the government. According to Eric Trump, plans for the golf course are promising, with hopes of it becoming a picturesque venue situated by the ocean. The Qatar and Dubai projects are also expected to include cooperation with Dar Global, connected to the Saudi real estate company Dar Al Arkan, known for its close relationship with the Saudi government.
As President Trump is set to travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Emirates on May 13, he has indicated that substantial investments are available for American firms seeking opportunities in these markets. This move has raised discussions surrounding the dynamics of family business interests and political undertakings, with some critics concerned about potential conflicts of interest.
Reporting from Dubai by Ismaeel Naar, and coverage of Arabian Peninsula affairs by Vivian Nereim, alongside investigative insights from Eric Lipton into business matters.
The initiative in Qatar will see collaboration with Qatari Diar, a prominent real estate company established by the country's sovereign wealth fund, and is under the leadership of a minister affiliated with the government. According to Eric Trump, plans for the golf course are promising, with hopes of it becoming a picturesque venue situated by the ocean. The Qatar and Dubai projects are also expected to include cooperation with Dar Global, connected to the Saudi real estate company Dar Al Arkan, known for its close relationship with the Saudi government.
As President Trump is set to travel to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the Emirates on May 13, he has indicated that substantial investments are available for American firms seeking opportunities in these markets. This move has raised discussions surrounding the dynamics of family business interests and political undertakings, with some critics concerned about potential conflicts of interest.
Reporting from Dubai by Ismaeel Naar, and coverage of Arabian Peninsula affairs by Vivian Nereim, alongside investigative insights from Eric Lipton into business matters.
