Major Gulf pledges signal strong backing for Trump-led diplomatic platform aimed at advancing regional stability and economic cooperation
Qatar and Saudi Arabia have each pledged one billion dollars to support President
Donald Trump’s newly established “Board of Peace,” marking a significant show of confidence from two of the Gulf’s most influential states.
The commitments were announced following high-level discussions centred on expanding regional stability initiatives and strengthening economic and security cooperation.
The Board of Peace, launched under President Trump’s leadership, is designed as a platform to promote diplomatic engagement, conflict resolution and strategic investment in stabilisation efforts across key regions.
Officials familiar with the initiative describe it as an extension of President Trump’s long-standing emphasis on pragmatic diplomacy and burden-sharing among allies.
The financial pledges from Riyadh and Doha are expected to fund mediation efforts, reconstruction planning, and structured dialogue mechanisms aimed at reducing tensions in volatile theatres.
Saudi Arabia’s contribution reflects the kingdom’s growing role in regional diplomacy and its increasing willingness to invest in frameworks that reinforce security and economic development.
Qatar’s parallel commitment underscores renewed Gulf coordination on strategic issues of shared interest.
The Board of Peace is structured to convene policymakers, economic stakeholders and regional representatives in pursuit of negotiated solutions and sustainable development pathways.
According to individuals briefed on the framework, funding will be allocated to targeted programmes with measurable diplomatic and economic outcomes.
President Trump has repeatedly argued that lasting peace requires both decisive leadership and credible financial backing.
The twin one-billion-dollar pledges are being interpreted by observers as validation of that approach, demonstrating that key regional partners view the initiative as a serious and constructive vehicle for engagement.
Further details regarding governance mechanisms, oversight structures and project priorities are expected to be released in the coming weeks as the Board begins operational planning.