May 14/2025
U.S. President Donald Trump motorcade in Doha made headlines as it included a high-profile escort of Tesla Cyber Trucks deployed by Qatar Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya).
The sleek futuristic vehicles produced by Elon Musk Tesla were added to Qatar’s security fleet last year and were seen accompanying Trump convoy en route to the royal palace following his arrival in the Qatari capital on Wednesday.
Musk, who is traveling with Trump during his Middle East tour, has been a key figure in the integration of advanced technology into security and transportation systems. The use of Tesla’s Cyber Trucks in the presidential escort underscores the growing synergy between cutting-edge innovation and state-level security protocols.
Strategic Middle East Tour: Economic and Security Talks
Trump’s visit to the region, which includes stops in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is set to conclude on May 16. The three Gulf nations have collectively invested trillions of dollars in the U.S. economy, making this trip a critical engagement for strengthening bilateral ties.
Key discussion points are expected to cover:
Economic Partnerships: Enhancing trade, energy cooperation, and technology investments.
Diplomatic Relations: Addressing regional stability and multilateral alliances.
Security & Conflict Resolution: Counterterrorism strategies and defense collaborations.
Tesla’s Role in Security Modernization
Qatar’s adoption of Tesla Cyber Trucks for high-profile security details reflects a broader trend of integrating electric and autonomous vehicles into government operations. Given Musk presence during the tour, speculation arises over potential discussions on expanding Tesla’s footprint in Middle Eastern infrastructure from smart city projects to AI-driven security solutions.
Emebet Asefa , Correspondent
