US President Donald Trump arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for the start of a three-day Middle East visit that will also include stops in Qatar and the UAE.

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomed Trump on his arrival. This is his first official state visit of his second term, and the White House calls it a "historic return to the Middle East”, according to BBC.

The president's program prioritizes improving diplomatic connections and securing big financial investments. In Saudi Arabia, Trump hopes to finalize a $1trn investment contract in US industry, an increase from a previously pledged $600bn.

Key regional concerns, such as efforts to broker a Gaza ceasefire and promote Saudi-Israeli normalization talks, are also anticipated to be addressed. A formal state dinner is scheduled in Riyadh as part of the visit, BBC reported.