United States President Donald Trump's business empire recorded significant revenue from the Middle East region throughout 2025. According to the latest financial disclosures released by the US government, Trump business entities managed to pocket revenues reaching US$300 million (equivalent to IDR 5.1 trillion) from countries in the Gulf region.
This impressive figure makes the Middle East the largest foreign revenue contributor to Trump's business lines. In total, the business conglomerate reported revenue exceeding US$2 billion from various business sectors during the past year.
Reports compiled from The Wall Street Journal reveal that the main source of income came from the divestment or sale of half of Trump's stake in the crypto company, World Liberty Financial. The transaction contributed around US$263 million to the Trump family. Interestingly, the buyer of the shares was identified as an entity affiliated with Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan, an influential figure who is also the national security advisor of the United Arab Emirates.
In addition to the digital asset sector, revenue from the Gulf region was also bolstered by property licensing businesses. Developers in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and Oman reportedly paid around US$38 million to the Trump Organization for the use of trademark branding on various skyscraper projects and luxury golf courses in those countries.
This surge in revenue occurs amid the dynamics of US foreign policy in the Middle East led by Trump. On the other hand, the White House firmly denied any potential conflict of interest in these business transactions. A spokesperson stated that Trump successfully attracted major investments into the US resulting in job creation, and emphasized that operational control of the family business had been transferred to his eldest son for the duration of his presidency.
