British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) next month in an effort to strengthen ties and attract investment from the Gulf states. The visit will also involve discussions on regional issues such as the conflict in Gaza, Israel, and Lebanon. Starmer's government aims to repair relations with the UAE, which were strained under the previous Conservative government. The visit comes as Britain seeks to advance negotiations towards a free trade deal with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which could boost the UK economy by 1.6 billion pounds ($2.10 billion) in the long run.