President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh on Tuesday, kicking off the first major overseas trip of his second term. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Trump upon his arrival at the airport. As in his first term, Trump has chosen Saudi Arabia for his first state visit, signaling the strategic importance he places on ties with Gulf nations. Trump is expected to announce a series of major investment deals aimed at drawing Gulf capital into critical U.S. sectors such as defense, technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). He will also hold meetings focused on pressing regional issues, including the ongoing Gaza conflict, the future of displaced Palestinians, and Iran’s nuclear ambitions….