Riyadh 21 May (ANA) - President Donald Trump signed a record-breaking £85 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia last night as he embarked on a ‘make or break’ first foreign tour. Mr Trump and First Lady Melania, in a striking black jumpsuit and statement gold belt, her hair uncovered, were given a royal welcome by Saudi King Salman as they began the nine-day tour after another chaotic week in Washington. A White House source said: ‘This trip is a chance for Trump to hit the reset button and be viewed as a leader on the world stage. It’s make or break for him, after the disastrous weeks of scandals at home. ‘This is one of the largest arms deals in history and the Saudi welcome is unprecedented.’ Melania raised eyebrows by refusing to cover her hair with a headscarf in the strict Muslim country. Trump lashed out at Michelle Obama when she refused to cover her head during a 2015 visit, tweeting: ‘Many people are saying it was wonderful that Mrs Obama refused to wear a scarf in Saudi Arabia, but they were insulted. We have enuf (sic) enemies.’ Mr Obama – unpopular in the region for his views on human rights – was given a frosty welcome on his final visit to the state last year and was met only by a provincial governor and a handful of staff.(ANA)

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