Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is concluding his extended 11-day overseas trip with a visit to Abu Dhabi, where he emphasized strengthening Australia's Middle East relations.

During his stopover, Albanese visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, describing the experience as a 'great honor' and 'humbling,' and called it a significant part of his trip.

While in Abu Dhabi, Albanese met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss the start of a historic trade agreement between Australia and the UAE, set to begin on Wednesday.

The trip coincided with the implementation of the Australia-UAE free trade agreement, which aims to eliminate tariffs on most Australian exports, saving up to $204 million annually.

Albanese also met with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and discussed international issues, including support for former UK Labour leader Tony Blair as a potential administrator for Gaza after the conflict.

He highlighted the importance of Middle Eastern peace efforts, mentioning discussions on the Gaza peace plan and the role of Arab countries and the Arab League.

Following Australia's recent recognition of Palestine as a state in the UN, Albanese indicated that Australia might participate in post-war Gaza peacekeeping efforts.

His trip included attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York and discussing Australia's recognition of Palestinian statehood.

Albanese also met with UK Prime Minister Starmer, King Charles at Balmoral Castle, and discussed topics like AUKUS and upcoming meetings with US President Donald Trump.

Throughout his visit, Albanese was accompanied by his partner Jodie Haydon and expressed reverence for the mosque, calling it a 'great honor'.

His trip drew criticism from Australian opposition figures, with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley accusing him of crossing a political line by speaking at the UK Labour Party conference while abroad.

Additionally, Albanese planned to visit LuLu Hypermarket to promote Australian products and explore further trade opportunities.