Mohammed bin Salman

US President Donald Trump has said the US has "no stronger partner" than Saudi Arabia during his first major foreign trip.

Dozens of senior officials, military leaders and businessmen queued to greet the US president in Saudi Arabia.

The US president was presented with a small cup but was the only person to appear to not drink it.

The kingdom has gone from pariah to potential peacemaker in recent years.

In this time of hard choices for the Middle East, the president elect will have much to think about when he re-enters the White House

The Saudi royal, who vows to modernise his country, has faced accusations of human rights violations.

Funding concerns are expected to see Saudi Arabia reduce its giant building schemes.