Musk's Strategic Deals in the Gulf: Ties with Trump Deepen

Fri Aug 15 2025 06:48:41 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
Musk's Strategic Deals in the Gulf: Ties with Trump Deepen

During Trump's recent Gulf visit, Elon Musk leveraged the opportunity to secure significant business deals in the region.


Elon Musk, accompanying President Trump on his trip to the Gulf, announced pivotal agreements for his companies, highlighting the intertwining of political influence and corporate interests.

 

Elon Musk, the billionaire CEO of SpaceX and Neuralink, demonstrated the merging of commerce and high-profile politics during President Trump’s recent diplomatic visit to the Persian Gulf. As Trump toured Saudi Arabia and then Abu Dhabi, Musk announced a series of lucrative deals. SpaceX gained the green light to provide its Starlink satellite internet services within the kingdom, thereby expanding its global footprint.

Meanwhile, in Abu Dhabi, Neuralink revealed plans for a clinical trial in collaboration with the local health ministry, further diversifying Musk’s business ventures in the region. Although specific terms of the agreements were not disclosed, reports emerged that SpaceX is negotiating to offer internet service to Emirates Airlines, highlighting Musk's influential role in the tech sector and its alignment with governmental interests.

Musk's presence at these engagements underscores a broader trend of interconnectedness where private enterprise and government policy meet, particularly under an administration known for its unconventional approach to business dealings. This partnership in the Gulf represents a significant opportunity for both Musk and Trump's administration, as they navigate relationships with authoritarian regimes keen to strengthen ties with Western business leaders.

In a geopolitical landscape increasingly influenced by such high-stakes relationships, Musk's ventures reflect not just personal ambition but also the potential for profit in a region eager for modern technological investments and collaborations. This convergence of banking on political connections while advancing innovative enterprises showcases a new chapter in how business and diplomacy can fluidly intertwine in the modern era.

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