Following the conclusion of US-Saudi talks, the unprecedented US-Arab-Islamic summit kicked off in attendance of 56 Arab Muslim leaders and US president Donald Trump. The Saudi Supreme Council of Scholars praised the summit, hopeful that it would result in ways to eliminate terrorism. Prior to the US-Arab-Islamic summit, another two summits took place between Saudi King Salman and the US president. Opposite to former US president Barack Obama’s visit after his inauguration, who started his first Middle East visit with Egypt, Trump began with Saudi Arabia. US relations with Egypt and Saudi Arabia were very tense during Obama’s tenure; however, it is currently witnessing significant improvements following Trump’s inauguration.

Source: Daily News Egypt May 21, 2017 15:45 UTC