Donald Trump met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) of Saudi Arabia at the White House for a highly publicised meeting that signaled an important revival in U.S.-Saudi relations. Al Jazeera and Reuters reported it while The Guardian posted their coverage.
MBS will visit Washington for his first trip since journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder strained bilateral ties significantly last year. To celebrate, there will be a grand welcome and optics. TIME (+1 hours).
Arrival was marked by full diplomatic fanfare: red carpet, military fly-over and formal ceremony on the South Lawn. CBS News provided coverage.
Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman with pomp, signaling its importance. One report indicated: “The White House visit marked a diplomatic rebound between U.S.-Saudi relations.” Reuters Core agenda items of discussion during visit: defense, investment & regional diplomacy.

The two leaders used their meeting to address several critical matters.

Key among these is the planned sale of F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter jets by the United States to Saudi Arabia — something unprecedented among Arab countries other than Israel, according to The Guardian.
At stake was cooperation spanning artificial intelligence, civil nuclear energy and Saudi investments in U.S. infrastructure and technology sectors – among others. ABC News reports.
Donald Trump reiterated his intent for Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords (normalisation with Israel) as part of his Middle East strategy; however, Riyadh remains cautious until progress on Palestinian statehood has been achieved. Al Jazeera
Strategic Implications This summit may have many ramifications. For starters:

Saudi Arabia used this meeting as an opportunity to signal their ambition of transitioning away from being solely security dependent, towards being equal strategic players. By purchasing sophisticated aircraft and large US investments, Riyadh was sending signals of its ambition.

Trump’s embrace of Saudi leadership demonstrates the U.S.’s desire to reaffirm geopolitical ties in the Gulf region, balance regional influences such as Iran and China, and secure major economic and defence deals.

This visit serves as a reset: eight years after Khashoggi was murdered, Saudi Crown Prince Salman is being welcomed with great honours into Washington D.C.; suggesting geopolitics and trade are overriding moral concerns regarding human-rights violations. By The Washington Post with Controversies & Hurdles
Even after the ceremonies have concluded, many challenges still lie ahead:

The sale of F-35 jets raises questions regarding regional military balance and Israel’s supposed “qualitative military edge”. U.S. lawmakers and Israeli officials may object.

Saudi Arabia’s human-rights record, especially its handling of Khashoggi’s murder, continues to draw sharp criticism from advocacy groups and analysts alike. Some see its visit as being rich with symbolism but lacking accountability measures.
Though both parties expressed willingness to advance cooperation, reaching agreements–particularly concerning defence sales and normalisation with Israel–will require extensive negotiation and congressional scrutiny.

What to monitor within the next several weeks

Will formal contracts for F-35 sales and their timing have been signed?

Announcements of Saudi investments in U.S. technology/AI sectors and how these translate to tangible infrastructure assets are now in circulation.

Movement on Middle-East diplomacy: Will Saudi Arabia join the Abraham Accords officially, and what conditions may apply?

Congress response on defense sales, human-rights conditions and oversight issues:

Conclusion
President Trump-MBS meeting at the White House represents more than just an image-op: it sends a signal that U.S.-Saudi relations are entering an exciting new phase characterized by defence deals, economic investment and regional strategy discussions. Yet delivery, oversight and if this symbolic rapprochement yields sustainable and balanced results will all become crucially important factors to watch out for as the world awaits developments with anticipation. The world is watching and the stakes are high!