Keir Starmer visits the UAE - in pictures

  • President Sheikh Mohammed receives Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
    President Sheikh Mohammed receives Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
  • Mr Starmer with Sheikh Mohamed at Qasr Al Shati Palace. AFP
    Mr Starmer with Sheikh Mohamed at Qasr Al Shati Palace. AFP
  • Britain's Prime Minister is making the trip to strengthen trade ties in the Gulf. AFP
    Britain's Prime Minister is making the trip to strengthen trade ties in the Gulf. AFP
  • Mr Starmer is welcomed to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
    Mr Starmer is welcomed to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Reuters
  • Mr Starmer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Reuters
    Mr Starmer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. Reuters
  • As part of his visit, Mr Starmer is seeking stronger economic and defence ties with the UAE. AP
    As part of his visit, Mr Starmer is seeking stronger economic and defence ties with the UAE. AP
  • Mr Starmer is led by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's director general Yousef Al Obaidli and tour guide Mahra as he tours the site. Reuters
    Mr Starmer is led by Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque's director general Yousef Al Obaidli and tour guide Mahra as he tours the site. Reuters
  • Mr Starmer visited the mosque in Abu Dhabi as part of a trip to the UAE. Reuters
    Mr Starmer visited the mosque in Abu Dhabi as part of a trip to the UAE. Reuters
  • Mr Starmer is led by director general Yousef Al Obaidli and a tour guide, Mahra, during his visit. AP
    Mr Starmer is led by director general Yousef Al Obaidli and a tour guide, Mahra, during his visit. AP
  • Mr Starmer will also visit Saudi Arabia this week. AP
    Mr Starmer will also visit Saudi Arabia this week. AP
  • The visit by Mr Starmer is his first to the region since he was elected as Britain's Prime Minister this year. Reuters
    The visit by Mr Starmer is his first to the region since he was elected as Britain's Prime Minister this year. Reuters
  • On Sunday, a Downing Street statement described the UAE and Saudi Arabia as 'some of the UK's most vital modern-day partners'. Getty Images
    On Sunday, a Downing Street statement described the UAE and Saudi Arabia as 'some of the UK's most vital modern-day partners'. Getty Images
  • Mr Starmer also visited Saudi Arabia for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Court in Riyadh. AFP
    Mr Starmer also visited Saudi Arabia for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the Royal Court in Riyadh. AFP
  • Mr Starmer meets Saudi officials as he arrives at the Royal Court in Riyadh. Getty Images
    Mr Starmer meets Saudi officials as he arrives at the Royal Court in Riyadh. Getty Images
  • Mr Starmer arrives at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Reuters
    Mr Starmer arrives at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. Reuters