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As we've been reporting, US President Donald Trump and the Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad al-Thani have signed a raft of deals following their meeting in Doha.

Here's a look at what was signed:

• Trump says Qatar Airways has placed a "record" order for planes from Boeing

• A letter of offer and acceptance for MQ-9B drones was also among the deals today
• They agreed on a statement of intent on defence cooperation between the US and Qatar
• A joint declaration on cooperation between the two countries was also signed

And just like that, the short ceremony in which the two leaders signed multiple agreements is over.

Trump thanks the media and his host once again before the ceremony concludes and he and the Emir are escorted out of the room.

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Trump says Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad al-Thani is an outstanding man, adding the US is in a strong position militarily.

He says tomorrow there will be "sort of an air fair" that will show the "latest" planes.

He goes on to thank the emir for the friendship. "We just like each other," he adds.

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Trump is now speaking and he thanks Qatar for being so helpful.

He says the pair discussed the world, the war in Ukraine, and Iran - which he describes as an "interesting situation".

"I have a feeling it's going to work out," he says.

He then moves to the topic of trade, and the Boeing agreement in particular, which he says is the "largest order of jets" in the history of the company.

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Trump and the Qatari Emir have just signed a joint declaration of cooperation between Qatar and US.

At the start of a joint statement, the Emir describes their meeting as "great" and says they discussed many issues, including the situation in the region.

He says he believes they are "going to another level of a relationship between Qatar and the US".

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After a brief applause following the initial signing, the pair move on to oversee the signing of letter of intent on defence, with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth signing the document.

Trump then exchanges a few words with him.

US President Donald Trump and Qatari Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani are now sitting down to oversee an agreement on the purchase of Boeing planes.

This follows a meeting between the pair that went on for over an hour.

We're expecting statements from the leaders shortly.

Whilst we wait for President Trump to give a statement following his meeting with the Emir of Qatar, we can bring you some comments from US businessman Jonathan Bass, who says he is "elated" about the US lifting of sanction on Syria.

Bass, chief executive of energy company Argent, headed up a US delegation that went to Damascus at the start of May and met Syria's new president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, for several hours.

Speaking to the BBC World Service's Newshour programme, Bass says people in Syria "have been living in the darkness, it’s worse than Communism what they’ve experienced".

"When you look at the people on the street, their eyes are with despair, they shake, they can’t focus on looking at you in the eyes because they’re afraid of being locked up, thrown away and killed."

Bass says there is a "huge opportunity" for the world to "reset the region", adding that al-Sharaa has an opportunity to become "the leader of a regional power".

"If he chooses the right path forward, he brings the country out of darkness and despair, and into honey and sugar."

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We're still waiting for Trump and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, to appear after their meeting.

They're expected to make statements and US and Qatari officials have started to gather in the room.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt are among those attending.

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A transcript of the first exchange between Trump and the Emir of Qatar is starting to trickle in.

As they sat down in a luxurious, incense-scented ceremonial room in front of reporters, during a lavish reception at the Old Amiri Palace, the Emir told Trump: "I know that you are a man of peace."

He also mentioned Qatar hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup, telling Trump "there wasn't one incident there".

"You did a great job," Trump responded.

Trump said he and the Emir already liked and worked with each other, adding "now we can work in the highest capacity".

He added: "We’ll bring peace, not only here, but I know you’re very much involved in helping us in other regions like what’s happening with Russia-Ukraine."

The US president then paused and looked around, marvelling at the architecture of the luxurious palace.

"The job you’ve done is second to none. You look at this, it’s so beautiful. As a construction person, I'm seeing perfect marble. This is what they call perfecto."

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Trump is now holding a meeting with the Qatari Emir, Sheikh Tamin bin Hamad al-Thani, at the luxurious Old Amiri Palace.

As expected, it's another lavish reception for the US president in the oil-rich Gulf state.

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What are the Trump family's business interests in the Middle East?published at 13:20 British Summer Time 14 May

13:20 BST 14 May

By Jake Horton, Tom Edgington and Joshua Cheetham

During his trip, Trump is hoping to drum up investment for the US.

His visit follows a series of business deals announced by the Trump Organization, which is run by the president's sons, Eric and Donald Jr.

These include plans to build golf courses and luxury villas in Qatar and the UAE.

A deal was announced by the Trump Organization at the beginning of May to develop a Trump-branded luxury 18-hole golf course and a collection of luxury villas north of Qatar's capital, Doha.

And in April the company said it was going to build "the region's first Trump International Hotel & Tower" in the "heart of Dubai" consisting of 80 floors of "luxury living and world-class hospitality".

President Trump is not currently affiliated with the Trump Organization, having handed over management responsibilities to his children after entering the White House on 20 January.

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In the past hour Donald Trump, has arrived in Qatar for the latest stage of his Middle East tour.

Footage from the flight from Riyadh showed the president looking intently out the window, with some Ruffles crisps, red and green grapes, low calorie pretzels and individually wrapped sweets in front of him.

Air Force One was escorted by fighter jets, before landing to a red carpet welcome - including a personal greeting from the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani.

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More comments now from Donald Trump while he was flying to Doha, as he reflected on his meeting with Syrian president, Ahmed al-Sharaa.

He said the brief meeting in Saudi Arabia this morning went "great", saying the Syrian is a "young, attractive guy. Tough guy. Strong past. Very strong past. Fighter."

Trump added: "He’s got a real shot at holding it together. I spoke with President Erdogan, who is very friendly with him. He feels he’s got a shot of doing a good job. It’s a torn--up country."

The US president said he thought Syria would join the Abraham Accords at some point, to normalise relations with Israel.

"I think they have to get themselves straightened up. I told him, 'I hope you’re going to join when it’s straightened out.'

"He said, 'Yes.' But they have a lot of work to do."

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Sarah Smith
North America editor, reporting from Qatar

President Trump is now in Doha, on the second stop of his Middle East trip. During the first, in Saudi Arabia, he signed a massive arms deal to sell weapons to the kingdom, plus billions of dollars' worth of commercial contracts.

He also announced he would lift economic sanctions on Syria, and he briefly met the new Syrian president for the first time this morning.

More business deals are on the cards here in Qatar and he will attend a glittering state dinner later. But overshadowing this visit is the controversy over the gift of a luxury plane from Qatar.

The plane he's using to fly around the Gulf, Air Force One, is old and due to be replaced. Trump wants to refit the lavish interior of this new 747 and use it for presidential travel, saying he would be stupid to turn down a free aircraft.

But he’s getting condemned from all sides - with critics saying we just don’t know what the Qataris may want in return.

Trump is clearly enjoying his time in the Middle East, being feted by royalty as he visits some of the wealthiest nations on Earth, and striking lucrative deals as he goes. He argues it’s these kind of commercial contacts that will help the Middle East overcome a history of violent conflict

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On a freshly rolled out red carpet, Trump is now shaking hands with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani after stepping off Air Force One.

He's only the second US president to visit the country this century - and the first since President George W Bush in 2003.

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While travelling from Riyadh to Doha, Donald Trump told reporters he is willing to head to Turkey for talks on Ukraine if his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin also travels there.

The US president said he does not know if Putin would attend "if I'm not there".

"I know he would like me to be there, and that's a possibility. If we could end the war, I'd be thinking about that," Trump added.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to attend the Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Turkey tomorrow, a US official has previously said.

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The plane carrying Donald Trump has just touched down at Hamad International Airport in Doha, the capital of Qatar.

Donald Trump is moments away from setting foot in the second country of his Middle East tour.

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President Trump will shortly be arriving in Qatar's capital Doha - the next stop of his four-day Middle East visit.

In the Gulf state, where Washington has its largest military base in the region, Trump will have a series of meetings with top Qatari officials, including Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani.

Military co-operation and regional security are expected to top the agenda.

Qatar has been a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, and Gaza ceasefire efforts could also feature prominently during Trump's visit.

Is Trump allowed to accept $400m luxury plane as a gift?published at 11:43 British Summer Time 14 May

11:43 BST 14 May

By Jake Horton, Tom Edgington and Joshua Cheetham

Currently US officials can accept gifts valued at less than $480 (£363).

Although Donald Trump has referred to the plane ultimately going to his "library", experts have suggested he really means his museum foundation.

Ex-presidents typically have a library housing their archive of documents, and a museum - typically funded by private donations - full of memorabilia and open to the public.

Experts who BBC Verify spoke to said the fact that the plane could be given to the administration - and not to the president directly - before being transferred to his museum, may not get around the potential violation of the constitution.

The US Justice Department has reportedly drafted a memo explaining why it thinks accepting the jet would be permissible, although this has not been made public.

When White House Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt was asked about the legality of the deal, she said: "The legal details of that are still being worked out, but of course, any donation to this government is always done in full compliance with the law."

• Read the full analysis of the ongoing luxury jet controversy here