Opinion

The Jizya..!

Mohammed Wada’a

Hussain Sajwani, a businessman close to the Al Zayed family, announced after a half-hour dinner with President Trump that he would invest 20 billion dollars in the field of artificial intelligence. Sajwani posted a statement on his X platform, saying: “Today marks a milestone in the history of DAMAC, as we announce massive investments in data center sectors in the United States worth 20 billion dollars. This reflects our firm commitment to supporting global growth and strengthening international partnerships.” He continued, “It is an honor for us to announce this strategic partnership with His Excellency President Donald Trump, as we look forward to achieving more success and growth in the coming phase. This collaboration reflects our strong confidence in the U.S. market, and we are certain that we will add value through these investments.” Trump, who described Sajwani as “a very honorable and respected man” during a speech at the Mar-a-Lago resort, stated that Sajwani would invest at least 20 billion dollars in the U.S. within a very short period of time. The amount might even double, or more, although the return on these investments and the risks involved have not been determined after the revelation of the Chinese AI giant (DeepSec) and major disputes between Musk and Sam Altman regarding the trust in Trump’s “Stargate” project.

It is believed that despite appearing to be a trivial sum compared to what is expected from the UAE, Sajwani’s investments might be seen as a probe for what the UAE could be expected to contribute in the form of “jizya.” This is especially in light of Saudi commitments to spend 600 billion dollars, 100 billion more than what Trump had requested. This has left many thoughtful individuals across the globe in astonishment and shock. Trump has leveraged this generosity to demand that investments be raised to a trillion dollars.

Saudi Minister of Economy and Planning, Faisal Ibrahim, stated that the 600 billion dollars in investments and expanded trade with the United States, as mentioned by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, includes investments and purchases from both the public and private sectors. The Saudi Press Agency reported that the Crown Prince confirmed that the Kingdom seeks to expand its investments and trade relations with the U.S. in the next four years by 600 billion dollars, which could rise further if additional opportunities arise.

When asked at the World Economic Forum in Davos if Saudi Arabia would increase this figure to a trillion dollars, as Trump had suggested, Ibrahim replied, “This figure represents investments and purchases from both the public and private sectors, and it merely reflects the strong relationship with the U.S.”

Not only that, but the minister clarified that Saudi Arabia’s and OPEC’s stance is focused on stabilizing the oil market in the long term. When asked if Saudi Arabia would reduce oil prices after Trump stated that he would ask Saudi Arabia to do so, Ibrahim explained that the Kingdom and OPEC’s position is about stabilizing the market in the long term to ensure there is enough supply to meet growing demand.

Trump is attempting to restructure the U.S. economy in its confrontation with China, relying on a zero-cost payment from Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries. This is a dangerous game that will backfire on the U.S. economy. Without a doubt, Trump has placed the whole world on a hot plate—from Greenland and Canada, to Colombia, Mexico, Panama, and extremely dangerous statements about relocating Gaza residents to Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, and Albania. Despite all the talk about Trump’s abilities as a greedy businessman president, there is no doubt that these fireworks will utterly fail and backfire on the U.S. with destruction and ruin. People will resist and will prevail. The sight of Gaza’s residents returning on foot confirms this.

These enormous sums of money are better spent on investing in Egypt, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, and other Arab and Islamic countries. It is absolutely impossible to mortgage the Arab world’s wealth to Americans and Zionists. This is jizya, not investments.

 

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