Trump's 'historic milestone' visit to the Gulf - as it happened

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US President Trump's final day of Gulf tour - in pictures

  • President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to US President Donald Trump at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to US President Donald Trump at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed says goodbye to Mr Trump, as he prepares to leave the UAE and fly back to the US. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed says goodbye to Mr Trump, as he prepares to leave the UAE and fly back to the US. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Trump, who rounded off his four-day Middle East tour in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Trump, who rounded off his four-day Middle East tour in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed receives a gift from Mr Trump at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed receives a gift from Mr Trump at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, share some words with Mr Trump before his departure. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed; Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed, Chairman of the Office of Development and Martyrs Families Affairs at the Presidential Court; and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs, share some words with Mr Trump before his departure. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump visits the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi, where he was welcomed on arrival by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Dr Omar Habtoor Al Derei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments & Zakat; and Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi and President of the Abrahamic Family House, along with senior officials who accompanied him on a guided tour of the interfaith complex. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office

US President Trump in Abu Dhabi - in pictures

  • President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to US President Donald Trump. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    President Sheikh Mohamed bids farewell to US President Donald Trump. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed waves as Mr Trump's aircraft leaves the Presidential Airport. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential
    Sheikh Mohamed waves as Mr Trump's aircraft leaves the Presidential Airport. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential
  • Mr Trump aboard Air Force One. Ismaeel Al Zaher / UAE Presidential Court
    Mr Trump aboard Air Force One. Ismaeel Al Zaher / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Mr Trump and senior officials visit the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump and senior officials visit the Abrahamic Family House in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump at the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump at the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump at the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
    Mr Trump at the Abrahamic Family House. Photo: Abu Dhabi Media Office
  • Mr Trump attends the UAE-US Business Dialogue alongside Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump attends the UAE-US Business Dialogue alongside Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump receives a small bottle of the UAE's Murban crude oil at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump receives a small bottle of the UAE's Murban crude oil at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump and Sheikh Khaled at the UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump and Sheikh Khaled at the UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump at the UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump at the UAE-US Business Dialogue. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump and Sheikh Khaled at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump and Sheikh Khaled at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • President of the United States of America Donald Trump attends the UAE-US Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi during his tour of the Middle East. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    President of the United States of America Donald Trump attends the UAE-US Business Dialogue at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi during his tour of the Middle East. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • UAE President Sheikh Mohamed watches as US President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi. UAE Presidential Court
    UAE President Sheikh Mohamed watches as US President Donald Trump signs the guest book at Qasr Al Watan, in Abu Dhabi. UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump are given a tour by Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE astronaut and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, of an exhibition titled Guided by the Stars at the presidential palace. UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump are given a tour by Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE astronaut and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, of an exhibition titled Guided by the Stars at the presidential palace. UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, attend the reception for Mr Trump at Qasr Al Watan. UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Khaled and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and UAE National Security Adviser, attend the reception for Mr Trump at Qasr Al Watan. UAE Presidential Court
  • Mr Trump greets Jensen Huang, president and chief executive of Nvidia, at Qasr Al Watan as Sheikh Mohamed watches. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Mr Trump greets Jensen Huang, president and chief executive of Nvidia, at Qasr Al Watan as Sheikh Mohamed watches. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump view a model of the UAE-US AI Cluster, during the launch ceremony at Qasr Al Watan. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump view a model of the UAE-US AI Cluster, during the launch ceremony at Qasr Al Watan. Photo: UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed presents the Order of Zayed to Mr Trump during the state reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed presents the Order of Zayed to Mr Trump during the state reception at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Mr Trump at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed speaks with Mr Trump at Qasr Al Watan. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump stand for the national anthems at Qasr Al Watan. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump stand for the national anthems at Qasr Al Watan. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump stand for the national anthems. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump stand for the national anthems. Hamad Al Kaabi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump view an exhibition titled ‘Guided By the Stars’ at Qasr Al Watan, and speak with UAE astronaut and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr Sultan Al Neyadi. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump view an exhibition titled ‘Guided By the Stars’ at Qasr Al Watan, and speak with UAE astronaut and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr Sultan Al Neyadi. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • The ceremony at Qasr Al Watan is attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    The ceremony at Qasr Al Watan is attended by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence; and Sheikh Saif bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Also standing for the national anthems at Qasr Al Watan are Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Mohamed Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education; Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc; Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Mohamed Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security; and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and managing director and group chief executive of Mubadala Investment Company. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Also standing for the national anthems at Qasr Al Watan are Mohamed Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for Defence Affairs; Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade; Mohamed Al Suwaidi, Minister of Investment; Sarah Al Amiri, Minister of Education; Dr Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and managing director and group chief executive of Adnoc; Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure; Mohamed Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs; Ali Al Shamsi, Secretary General of the Supreme Council for National Security; and Khaldoon Al Mubarak, chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority and managing director and group chief executive of Mubadala Investment Company. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Heritage band musicians perform as Mr Trump arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Heritage band musicians perform as Mr Trump arrives at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • Children wave UAE and US flags at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Children wave UAE and US flags at Qasr Al Watan. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • President Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump arrive at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    President Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump arrive at Qasr Al Watan. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sheikh Mohamed meets Mr Trump after his arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed meets Mr Trump after his arrival at the Presidential Airport in Abu Dhabi. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court
  • Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump in discussion at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
    Sheikh Mohamed and Mr Trump in discussion at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / UAE Presidential Court
  • Mr Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Mr Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Mr Trump arrives in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Traditional drummers greet the US President on his arrival. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Traditional drummers greet the US President on his arrival. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A participant in the ceremony welcoming Mr Trump to Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A participant in the ceremony welcoming Mr Trump to Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Participants in the welcoming ceremony for Mr Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Participants in the welcoming ceremony for Mr Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Participants help to welcome Mr Trump to Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Participants help to welcome Mr Trump to Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Sheikh Mohamed with Mr Trump. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • UAE Air Force fighter jets accompany Air Force One, carrying Mr Trump, as it approaches Abu Dhabi. Reuters
    UAE Air Force fighter jets accompany Air Force One, carrying Mr Trump, as it approaches Abu Dhabi. Reuters

President Trump's visit to the Gulf – in pictures

  • US President Donald Trump signs a football with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim and Fifa President Gianni Infantino at Lusail Palace in Doha. AP
    US President Donald Trump signs a football with Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim and Fifa President Gianni Infantino at Lusail Palace in Doha. AP
  • Mr Trump with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, and his wife, Sheikha Jawahir, before a state dinner at Lusail Palace. Getty Images
    Mr Trump with Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, and his wife, Sheikha Jawahir, before a state dinner at Lusail Palace. Getty Images
  • Mr Trump, Sheikh Tamim and Sheikha Jawahir with guests before the state dinner at Lusail Palace. AP
    Mr Trump, Sheikh Tamim and Sheikha Jawahir with guests before the state dinner at Lusail Palace. AP
  • Elon Musk arrives at Lusail Palace. AP
    Elon Musk arrives at Lusail Palace. AP
  • Sheikh Tamim welcomes Mr Trump at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar. AP
    Sheikh Tamim welcomes Mr Trump at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar. AP
  • Sheikh Tamim with Mr Trump in Doha. AFP
    Sheikh Tamim with Mr Trump in Doha. AFP
  • Mr Trump holds up a pen given by Sheikh Tamim as they exchange documents during a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan. AP
    Mr Trump holds up a pen given by Sheikh Tamim as they exchange documents during a signing ceremony at the Amiri Diwan. AP
  • Qatari Air Force F-15s escort Air Force One carrying Mr Trump, as it prepares to land in Doha. AFP
    Qatari Air Force F-15s escort Air Force One carrying Mr Trump, as it prepares to land in Doha. AFP
  • Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, are among GCC leadership at a meeting with Mr Trump. Reuters
    Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, are among GCC leadership at a meeting with Mr Trump. Reuters
  • Mr Trump with GCC leaders. Getty Images
    Mr Trump with GCC leaders. Getty Images
  • Mr Trump speaks at the summit. Reuters
    Mr Trump speaks at the summit. Reuters
  • Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, left, shakes hands with Mr Trump. AP
    Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, left, shakes hands with Mr Trump. AP
  • Prince Mohammed, right, shake hands with Mr Al Shara, as Mr Trump looks on. AP
    Prince Mohammed, right, shake hands with Mr Al Shara, as Mr Trump looks on. AP
  • The Saudi Crown Prince and Mr Trump view a model of a new city in Saudi Arabia. AP
    The Saudi Crown Prince and Mr Trump view a model of a new city in Saudi Arabia. AP
  • Elon Musk and Yasir bin Othman Al Rumayyan, governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, view an exhibit in Saudi Arabia's old district of Diriyah. Getty Images
    Elon Musk and Yasir bin Othman Al Rumayyan, governor of the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, view an exhibit in Saudi Arabia's old district of Diriyah. Getty Images
  • Prince Mohammed and Mr Trump at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh. Reuters
    Prince Mohammed and Mr Trump at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh. Reuters
  • Mr Trump speaks at the forum, held during his official visit to the Gulf region. Reuters
    Mr Trump speaks at the forum, held during his official visit to the Gulf region. Reuters
  • Billionaire Elon Musk takes part in a panel at the Saudi-US Investment Forum. EPA
    Billionaire Elon Musk takes part in a panel at the Saudi-US Investment Forum. EPA
  • Prince Mohammed and Mr Trump during a signing ceremony in Riyadh. Getty Images
    Prince Mohammed and Mr Trump during a signing ceremony in Riyadh. Getty Images
  • Mr Trump greets Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi ambassador to the US. AP
    Mr Trump greets Princess Reema bint Bandar, Saudi ambassador to the US. AP
  • OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman waits to meet Prince Mohammed in the Saudi capital. AFP
    OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman waits to meet Prince Mohammed in the Saudi capital. AFP
  • Prince Mohammed alongside Mr Trump during an arrival ceremony at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh. Reuters
    Prince Mohammed alongside Mr Trump during an arrival ceremony at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh. Reuters
  • Prince Mohammed walks alongside Mr Trump. Reuters
    Prince Mohammed walks alongside Mr Trump. Reuters
  • The Saudi Crown Prince and Mr Trump sit down for coffee. AFP
    The Saudi Crown Prince and Mr Trump sit down for coffee. AFP
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Kenney specialises in vegan cuisine and is the founder of Plant Food Wine and 20 other restaurants worldwide. "I’ve always appreciated Matthew’s work," says the Saudi royal. "He has a singular culinary talent and his approach to plant-based dining is prescient and unrivalled. I was a fan of his long before we established our professional relationship."

Folia first launched at The Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in July 2018. It is available at the poolside Cabana Restaurant and for in-room dining across the property, as well as in its private event space. The food is vibrant and colourful, full of fresh dishes such as the hearts of palm ceviche with California fruit, vegetables and edible flowers; green hearb tacos filled with roasted squash and king oyster barbacoa; and a savoury coconut cream pie with macadamia crust.

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