BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – Bilateral cooperation between the United Arab Emirates and Germany was significantly enhanced during a state visit to Berlin, where a total of 12 government agreements and declarations were announced. The visit was attended by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. These agreements span diverse sectors including investment, energy, technology, aviation, security, environmental policy, legal affairs, and culture. Additionally, both nations launched a Strategic Dialogue aimed at coordinating efforts across multiple government sectors. This initiative builds upon their longstanding Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004.
In an effort to deepen economic ties, the two governments agreed to establish a German-UAE Investment Council to foster closer collaboration between public and private sectors. The resumption of the Joint Economic Committee will serve as another platform for trade and investment discussions. The Strategic Dialogue will address issues related to security, defence, commerce, energy, climate policy, transport, education, and digital innovation. It will also facilitate cooperation on emerging technologies and other shared policy concerns. Separate agreements concerning legal assistance, crime prevention, data management, and government information services were also signed by Germany and the UAE.
The agreements also included new measures in aviation, such as expanded access for UAE national airlines operating at Berlin Airport. Additional documents addressed passenger procedures and enhanced cooperation between relevant authorities. The package also encompasses collaborations in defence, security, and environmental sectors. The two nations signed a memorandum dedicated to cultural exchange and agreed to continue working together in energy, focusing on liquefied natural gas, renewable energy sources, and hydrogen technology.
Economic collaboration deepened through an investment package
A key component of the visit was the announcement of a UAE investment package valued at 40 billion euros for Germany. The planned investments include advanced digital infrastructure projects and the establishment of new data centres with approximately 1 gigawatt of capacity. Companies from both countries signed 29 commercial agreements and memoranda totaling over 9.356 billion euros. These private-sector deals complemented the government agreements unveiled during the Berlin visit, forming a major economic pillar for the broader cooperation agenda.
Trade figures underscore the importance of the UAE-Germany economic relationship, with non-oil trade reaching $15.5 billion in 2025—a rise of over 14% from the previous year. Investment flows between the two countries totaled more than $10 billion from 2021 to 2025. Notable UAE-linked investments in Germany include XRG’s approximately 15 billion euro stake in Covestro. Both governments also highlighted ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the UAE and the European Union.
Advancements in technology, energy, and transportation cooperation
The wider commercial relationship features projects involving companies such as Covestro, RWE, ADNOC, and Masdar. Energy collaborations cover LNG, renewable power, and hydrogen, building on existing investments. Digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence also rank among sectors targeted for expanded partnership. The agreements provide official pathways for government agencies and companies to collaborate across these domains. Transport, environmental policy, and cutting-edge technologies are included in the new bilateral cooperation framework.
The state visit, held from September 9 to September 11, marks the first time a UAE president has visited Germany. Discussions in Berlin covered economic issues, technological development, energy, culture, education, and regional matters. The establishment of the Strategic Dialogue and Investment Council introduces new formal mechanisms to manage bilateral cooperation. The 12 government agreements are complemented by 29 commercial deals and the 40 billion euro investment package, collectively addressing policy, infrastructure, trade, aviation, security, technology, and energy collaboration.