Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani met with former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Emir of Qatar in Doha on Thursday (India time), in a high-profile gathering that underscores Ambani’s growing clout in global business and diplomacy.
According to a Reuters report, the meeting highlights the strategic alignment between Reliance Industries and global powers. Over the years, Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), has invested in several Reliance ventures. Ambani also maintains close business ties with major U.S. technology companies such as Google and Meta.
The Doha visit coincided with Trump’s announcement of major economic agreements with Qatar worth over $243.5 billion, along with a broader economic exchange deal totaling at least $1.2 trillion.
The White House issued a statement on Wednesday announcing several major agreements across aviation, energy, defence, and quantum technology sectors. Key among them was a record-breaking sale of Boeing aircraft and GE Aerospace engines to Qatar Airways, marking Boeing’s largest-ever widebody and 787 order.
“The landmark deals celebrated today will drive innovation and prosperity for generations, bolster American manufacturing and technological leadership, and put America on the path to a new Golden Age,” the statement said. “Allies like Qatar are partnering in the United States’ success.”
The agreements are expected to support over 1 million U.S. jobs over the course of production and delivery, with 154,000 jobs annually, emphasizing deepening economic and strategic cooperation between Washington and Doha.
Ambani’s presence at the event signals Reliance’s continued expansion into global markets and influence in international investment corridors. As Reliance strengthens its relationships with both American and Middle Eastern stakeholders, the meeting in Doha could pave the way for future partnerships and increased global capital inflow into India.
