ALBAWABA - US President Donald Trump revealed today that Qatar will invest billions in the Al Udeid Air Base southwest of Doha.
Trump arrived at the Al Udeid Air Base, where he addressed American troops during his visit to the GCC country.
Before leaving Qatar's Doha for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as part of his Middle East tour, President Trump said on May 15 that the Qatari government will be investing $10 billion in the Al Udeid Air Base.
Qatar's Al Udeid Air Base: What is it used for?
Al Udeid Air Base, also known as Abu Nakhlah Airport, is located southwest of Doha, Qatar, according to SKYbrary Aviation Safety and Base Directory. Al Udeid Air Base is the largest US military facility in the Middle East.
According to The Hill website, the military base has played a major role in counterterrorism operations, air campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, in addition to the 2021 evacuation of Kabul before "The Taliban" regained power following the US troops' withdrawal.
The Hill further mentioned that the military base hosts about 11,000 American soldiers and over 100 aircraft, including strategic bombers, tankers and surveillance assets.
