Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes US President Donald Trump on the purple carpet at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. AP
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes US President Donald Trump on the purple carpet at the Royal Terminal of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. AP

Saudi Arabia

Why did Trump walk a purple carpet in Saudi Arabia?

Kingdom opts for unusual colour to mark visits by dignitaries

The National

May 13, 2025