Wed May 14 17:45:36 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Ambani to Meet Trump in Doha Amidst Complex U.S.-India Business Ties**

**New Delhi – May 14, 2025** – Billionaire Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, is traveling to Doha, Qatar, to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump. This marks their second meeting since Trump’s return to the presidency in January.

Ambani is slated to attend a state dinner hosted by the Emir of Qatar for President Trump at the Lusail Palace on Wednesday. Sources familiar with the matter indicate that formal business discussions are not on the agenda.

However, Ambani’s Reliance Industries Ltd., a major conglomerate spanning oil to retail, has significant business interests that are affected by U.S. policies. This includes Reliance’s previous access to waivers allowing crude oil imports from Venezuela, which were later impacted by Trump’s 25% tariff on Venezuelan oil. Reliance also sells gasoline made from Russian crude into the U.S. market.

Furthermore, U.S. tech giants like Google and Meta have invested in Ambani’s digital ventures. Reliance also maintains business ties with Qatar, with the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) investing approximately $1 billion in Ambani’s retail business.

Ambani’s close relationship with the Trump family is well-documented. He and his wife Nita attended Trump’s second inauguration and a private dinner. The Ambanis also have connections with Vice-President J.D. Vance and his wife. Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner, and their daughter attended Anant Ambani’s pre-wedding celebrations last year. These connections highlight the intersection of business and personal relationships between the Indian billionaire and influential figures in the U.S. government.

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