Burj Khalifa Lights Up in US Colors During Trump’s UAE Visit
- Publish date: Friday، 16 May 2025 Reading time: 1 min read
Dubai’s iconic tower lit up red, white, and blue as part of US President Trump’s Middle East tour
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The Burj Khalifa lit up in red, white, and blue on Thursday night to mark US President Donald Trump’s visit to the UAE. The light show happened during his stop in Dubai as part of a broader Middle East tour.
Trump arrived in Abu Dhabi on May 15, following visits to Saudi Arabia and Qatar. He was welcomed at Abu Dhabi International Airport by UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
برج خليفة يحتفي بزيارة الرئيس الأمريكي دونالد ترامب إلى دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة.
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) May 15, 2025
Burj Khalifa is illuminated in the colors of the American flag to mark the visit of U.S. President @realDonaldTrump to the United Arab Emirates. #UAE_welcomes_US_President… pic.twitter.com/4ZILbwBqaA
Symbol of UAE-US Ties
Lighting up the Burj Khalifa in US flag colors was a clear symbol of the ongoing relationship between the UAE and the United States. Trump’s visit aimed to reaffirm strategic ties and discuss cooperation between the two nations.
The visit comes at a time when both countries continue to work closely in areas like defense, business, and regional security.
Part of a Wider Regional Tour
Trump’s trip to the UAE was part of a larger tour across the Gulf, highlighting key alliances in the region. The UAE stop followed meetings with leaders in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, making it a central point in the US president’s itinerary.