UK’s Starmer to Push for Gulf Trade Deal On UAE, Saudi Trip
- Visit is prime minister’s first to region since taking office
- UK said to be in final stages of negotiating free trade deal
Keir Starmer
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to travel to the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week in a push to get a free trade deal with Gulf countries over the line.
The British government aims to increase bilateral trade with the region by 16% through future partnerships focused on areas including technology, defense and security, according to a statement from Downing Street.