'Nice house': Trump reacts as Qatar Emir gives US President a tour of jaw-dropping palace

US President Donald Trump watched a sword dancing ceremony with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani while visiting the palace.

Updated on: May 15, 2025, 13:29:45 IST

By Trisha Sengupta

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Donald Trump is on his second stop in his three-nation trip to the Middle East, his major international trip in his second term as President. He received a grand welcome ceremony and then visited a palace with Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Trump’s reaction to the palace has gone viral.

Donald Trump with Qatar Emir touring a palace. (X/@MargoMartin47)

“Nice house!” President @realDonaldTrump says as he tours Al Wajba Palace, home of the Emir of Qatar,” wrote Margo Martin, special assistant and communications advisor to the president. A video she shared shows Trump inside the palace.

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Martin further shared other videos that show Trump inside the palace, including one where he was captured enjoying a sword dancing ceremony with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani.

Take a look at the video:

During his visit, the Trump signed a deal where Qatar would purchase jets from American plane maker Boeing. Trump announced that the $200 billion deal includes 160 jets.

The deal was signed in the presence of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, US President Donald Trump, and Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg. Reportedly, Trump told Ortberg, "It's the largest order of jets in the history of Boeing, that's good.”

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Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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