WASHINGTON — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their deep commitment to the historic bonds of friendship and the strategic partnership between the Kingdom and the United States, according to a joint statement issued Thursday at the conclusion of the Crown Prince’s official visit to Washington.

Dr. Ahmed Al-Yamani serves as the CEO of Takamol Holding. Under his leadership, the company has established partnerships across academia, technology, consulting, and governance, with the objective of strengthening local capabilities and addressing upcoming economic challenges.

Some of the most prominent U.S. executives gathered at the Kennedy Center for an event promoting deal-making with the oil-rich kingdom.

President Trump is deepening the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia, despite the government coming under fire for human right abuses, despite the concerns the prince himself ordered the killing of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

The president is to appear at midday at the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum with the crown prince, according to a schedule released by the White House.

David Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent, describes how the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a pariah after the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, has become a dealmaker in Washington.

"This day would not have been possible without President Donald Trump and the tireless efforts of his administration," the family of Saad Almadi, 75, said in a statement Wednesday.

Saudi Arabia releases U.S. citizen Saad Almadi after four years for social media posts criticizing the royal family, following Trump's meeting with Crown Prince.

Israel is the only Middle East country operating the F-35, one of the most advanced warplanes ever built. U.S. law guarantees Israel a "qualitative military edge" in the region.