US President Donald Trump's recent visits to Gulf states were centered around business deals rather than political discussions. While various sectors like AI, crypto, and aerospace were on the agenda, energy emerged as a prime investment destination for both the US and the Gulf. The UAE committed to investing $440 billion in the US energy sector, including plans for an aluminum smelter and a plant to capture carbon dioxide. Similarly, US companies pledged $60 billion into UAE energy projects, with notable investments from Occidental, ExxonMobil, and EOG. Saudi Arabia also sealed deals worth $600 billion, focusing on projects with Saudi Aramco and advancements in the LNG sector. Talks about nuclear power cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia faced obstacles, while cooperation on mining critical minerals showed promise. However, contradictions arose in the direction of investments and US domestic energy policies. Despite the positive sentiment towards energy investments, challenges like oil price fluctuations and contrasting forecasts for US drilling may impact the long-term prospects of the sector.