rumpets sounded as President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman crossed an outdoor lavender carpet to stand under a pavilion during an arrival ceremony at the Saudi Royal Court in Riyadh.
Trump saluted during the US national anthem then put his hands at his sides for the Saudi one.
He later shook hands with many Saudi dignitaries.
The purple carpet — instead of a red one — is notable. In 2021, Saudi Arabian officials announced they would roll out this color as a way of celebrating Saudi national identity. According to the government, lavender “is associated with blossoming wildflowers” and “is a symbol of Saudi generosity.”
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has greeted big tech CEOs at the Saudi Royal Court in Riyadh, as he meets with US President Donald Trump.
Standing next to Trump, bin Salman shook hands with Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk, Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang and the leader of Open AI, Sam Altman.
The business leaders are expected to attend a US-Saudi investment forum on Tuesday.
