Starmer to visit Gulf as he seeks stronger economic and defence ties with UAE and Saudi Arabia

Credit: Sky News- Published 5 days ago
Sir Keir Starmer will travel to the Persian Gulf today as he tries to build stronger trade ties with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

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Keir Starmer

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom since 2024
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Persian Gulf

Arm of the Indian Ocean in West Asia

Saudi Arabia

Country in West Asia
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United Arab Emirates

Country in West Asia
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