BERLIN / RankWire.AI / – During his official state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with German corporate executives and business figures in Berlin. These high-level meetings included a roundtable where the UAE President received detailed updates on operations, industrial projects, and technological advancements within prominent European manufacturing sectors. The dialogue aimed to foster increased cross-border commercial cooperation, joint venture investments, and strengthen bilateral trade relations in key growth regions.
The conversations centered on broadening trade and investment channels between the UAE and Germany, emphasizing the private sector’s crucial role in advancing industrial innovation, artificial intelligence, and the transition toward clean energy. Sheikh Mohamed underlined that the UAE is dedicated to maintaining a competitive investment climate, reinforced by legislative support, modern regulatory systems, and access to global logistics networks. UAE President meets German business leaders as bilateral non-oil trade hits €13.4 billion, highlighting the deepening economic integration linking European manufacturing hubs with Middle Eastern markets.
This engagement was held alongside the bilateral business forum in Munich, where government ministers and industry leaders signed 30 memoranda of understanding and commercial agreements totaling €9.66 billion. Official statements issued via the Emirates News Agency outlined that these accords target sectors poised for rapid growth, including advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, robotics, healthcare technology, and port infrastructure. UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi pointed out that the total UAE investments in Germany have increased to €34.5 billion, demonstrating robust capital flows between the two economies.
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Executives from German companies expressed keen interest in expanding their operations within the UAE, citing the country’s strategic role as a key trade route connecting European exporters to markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Leaders reviewed strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating joint research and development efforts in green hydrogen, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure resilience, underscoring a shared commitment to future-focused growth.
The visit also included high-level bilateral economic discussions led by Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Both nations announced the launch of a new format for Strategic Dialogue, which aims to revitalize the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership initially established in 2004. This framework will guide collaborative progress on issues related to international security, clean energy, transportation infrastructure, and defense technologies.
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The delegation, comprising senior Emirati cabinet officials, regional sheikhs, and industry leaders, participated in specialized roundtable discussions focused on diversifying supply chains. Leadership teams reiterated their commitment to forming continuous working groups to oversee project implementation and expedite regulatory procedures for cross-border investments.
Updates on regulatory approvals, joint venture progress, and trade figures will be shared through official government communication channels. Regular meetings of joint steering committees will ensure steady progress on the €9.66 billion deal package as both countries deepen their economic collaboration.