The UAE was the last stop for US President Donald Trump, who embarked on a Gulf tour soon after assuming power.

The UAE went all out to welcome the president of the United States…and besides making major business deals, Trump got an up-close and personal look into the wonderful Emirati culture and power

Here’s counting down his top moments in this 2025 visit:

7. When the Burj Khalifa lit up to commemorate his visit

 

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6. When President HH Sheikh Mohamed bestowed the Order of Zayed on Trump

 

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5. When the internet was stunned by the traditional Emirati cultural dance

Several news outlets had to put out explainers of Emirati culture.

 

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4. When the Grand Mosque closed to the public for the first time…just for Trump

 

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3. When Trump could not stop gushing about HH MBZ!

 

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2. When Trump posted a video of his trip and it read like a love letter to the UAE and its leadership

 

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1. When Trump got only a single drop of the highest quality oil in the world

And he made sure his disappointment was known! (all in good humour…or was it?)

 

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