Qatar Airways orders 160 Boeing Jets in record $200 billion deal, Trump announces

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg (L) walks away after signing a business deal with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani (R) in the presence of US President Donald Trump, at the Royal Palace in Doha.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that Qatar Airways had placed a "record" order for 160 planes from Boeing worth more than $200 billion as he signed a raft of deals in Doha alongside the country's Emir.

"It's over $200 billion but 160 in terms of the jets. That's fantastic. So that's a record," Trump said, adding: "It's the largest order of jets in the history of Boeing. That's pretty good."

Trump arrived in Qatar earlier today, where he was greeted by the country's ruling emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, as he kicked off the second leg of his three-nation Middle East tour this week.

In Saudi Arabia, Trump focused on dealmaking with the kingdom, a key Mideast ally. Trump and Prince Mohammed, the kingdom's de facto ruler, signed a host of economic and bilateral agreements. Trump also touched on shared concerns about the war in Gaza and Iran's nuclear program. Trump said he wants to avoid conflict with Tehran, urging Iran to take a “new and a better path” as he pushes for a new nuclear deal.