US EditionElon Musk Announces Major Deals With Saudi Arabia During Trump’s Mideast Tour
- On May 13, 2025, Elon Musk joined U.S. President Donald Trump in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum where major technology and defense deals were announced.
- The visit followed Trump's Middle East tour and the forum included unveiling a nearly $142 billion U.S. Arms sale to Saudi Arabia and Musk presenting his companies' plans for the kingdom's technological future.
- Musk showcased Tesla's unreleased Optimus robots, proposed Tesla robotaxis and the Boring Company’s tunnel networks to reduce traffic, and announced SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet approved for Saudi aviation and maritime use.
- Musk expressed enthusiasm about introducing autonomous vehicles to the kingdom and thanked Saudi Arabia for permitting Starlink's operation, while also mentioning Tesla’s plans for autonomous robotaxis without specifying a timeline.
- These developments reinforce Saudi Arabia's goal to diversify its economy technologically by 2030 and reflect deepening U.S.-Saudi ties amid geopolitical and commercial interests.
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