US President Donald Trump announced on Monday his intention to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates in May as part of his first foreign trip during his second term.

The visit is anticipated to focus on signing significant investment agreements that could exceed $1 trillion aimed at enhancing the US economy, which may involve substantial military equipment purchases.

According to multiple sources familiar with the plans, mid-May is being targeted for the trip.

In 2017, Trump also chose Saudi Arabia and Israel as the initial destinations on his inaugural foreign journey.

During discussions with reporters at the White House, Trump reiterated his commitment to the planned investments, asserting that the agreements would lead to the creation of 'tremendous jobs' within a few days, although specific details of the deals were not provided.

In addition to economic matters, the agenda is expected to cover geopolitical issues, including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the situation in Gaza.

Saudi Arabia has been integral to US foreign policy efforts, including facilitating ceasefire negotiations related to the war in Ukraine.

A White House official indicated that the logistics of the trip are still being finalized and that details will be released once they are confirmed.

In recent discussions, Trump expressed a desire to expand the Abraham Accords, a series of normalisation agreements that his administration brokered between Israel and several Gulf nations during his previous term.

Although he noted interest from various countries to join the accords, Saudi Arabia's stance remains cautious, particularly in light of the current tensions concerning Israel's actions in Gaza.