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During former U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to the Qatari capital, Doha, a series of major investment and economic agreements were announced between the two countries, totaling approximately $1.2 trillion, according to the White House.
The signed deals spanned across sectors such as aviation, defense, and advanced technology, reflecting a clear Qatari ambition to strengthen its strategic partnership with Washington.
One of the most significant agreements was concluded with American aerospace giant Boeing, as Qatar Airways signed a major deal to purchase 210 aircraft powered by General Electric Aviation engines, at a value of approximately $96 billion. The total value of Qatar’s cooperation with Boeing exceeded $200 billion.
In the defense sector, Qatar signed a $1 billion agreement with Raytheon for the procurement of advanced counter-drone systems. Additionally, a $2 billion deal was made with General Atomics for the supply of MQ-9B unmanned aerial vehicles, reinforcing Doha’s defense capabilities amid ongoing regional challenges.
In terms of infrastructure, U.S.-based Parsons Corporation announced it had secured contracts to carry out 30 projects in Qatar, with a total value reaching $97 billion — a sign of expanding engineering and technical cooperation between the two nations.
As for advanced technology, Quantinuum signed a joint venture agreement with Qatar’s Al Raban Capital to invest up to $1 billion in the development of quantum computing technologies.
These substantial agreements highlight a shift in economic relations between Qatar and the United States, as Doha aims to solidify its role as a key strategic partner in global matters of economy, defense, and technology.
