Saudi Arabia is expected to host a US-Saudi investment summit in Washington on November 19 during Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit, according to a source familiar with the planning.
The summit, co-hosted by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment and the US-Saudi Business Council, will take place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. While the crown prince will be in Washington to meet President Donald Trump at the White House on November 18, the summit is not part of his official schedule.
The source noted that both Trump and bin Salman may attend, but their participation is not currently confirmed as part of the program. The event was first reported by CBS News, citing an invitation. It is being organized on the sidelines of the crown prince’s visit to highlight investment opportunities and strengthen business ties between the two countries.
Bin Salman’s Washington visit comes amid broader discussions on regional diplomacy, including US efforts to encourage Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations with Israel and other Muslim-majority nations.
Saudi Arabia is also one of the largest purchasers of US defense equipment, and Trump and the crown prince may discuss a potential US-Saudi defense agreement during the visit. The Financial Times reported last month that officials were hoping to finalize such an agreement while bin Salman is in the United States.
The summit underscores Saudi Arabia’s push to attract international investment and strengthen economic partnerships with the United States. Though not officially on the crown prince’s agenda, the event is expected to draw business leaders and investors from both countries, providing a platform for dialogue on trade, technology, and energy initiatives. This investment-focused meeting complements broader strategic discussions expected between the two nations during bin Salman’s high-profile visit to Washington.
