According to a report covered by Fars, Trump registered the eight companies in August 2015, shortly after launching his presidential bid.
The companies were registered under names such as THC Jeddah Hotel and DT Jeddah Technical Services, according to financial disclosure filings, according to The Washington Post.
The Post reported that by the time of Trump’s May financial filing, four of those companies in which Trump was the president or director were still active. Trump has in the past said he wants to protect the oil-rich Arab kingdom.