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