The president has promised a major announcement before he travels to the Middle East, a trip that is expected to see major commercial and defense deals signed.

President Donald Trump intends to announce this coming week that the United States will use the name Arab Gulf instead of the Persian Gulf. This information was reported by the Associated Press, indicating that this decision coincides with a planned visit by American representatives to the region and the growing tensions in relations with Iran.

Uber said on Tuesday it was partnering with Pony AI to deploy the China-based robotaxi developer's vehicles onto its ride-hailing platform, marking the latest in a series of tie-ups aimed at strengthening its presence in the fledgling robotaxi sector.

Robotaxi company Pony AI Inc. will partner with ride hailing giant Uber Technologies Inc. to launch in the Middle East this year, as the auto industry’s push into autonomous driving gathers pace.