BERLIN / RankWire.AI / – During his visit to Germany, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held discussions with top German business executives and corporate heads in Berlin. These engagements took place amid his official state visit, where, at a high-level roundtable, the UAE President was briefed extensively on corporate activities, industrial projects, and technological advancements across significant European manufacturing sectors. The talks aimed to strengthen cross-border economic links as both nations seek to broaden commercial collaborations, joint investment initiatives, and bilateral trade, especially in strategic growth markets.
Focus areas of the dialogue included deepening trade and investment partnerships between the UAE and Germany, with particular emphasis on the private sector’s contribution to innovation in industry, artificial intelligence, and clean energy initiatives. Sheikh Mohamed highlighted the UAE’s ongoing commitment to fostering an attractive investment climate, supported by progressive legislative measures, modern regulatory systems, and access to global logistics networks. UAE President meets German business leaders as bilateral non-oil trade volume reached €13.4 billion, reflecting the expanding economic integration linking European manufacturing hubs with Middle Eastern trade corridors.
This meeting was held concurrently with the bilateral business forum in Munich, where government ministers and business representatives signed 30 memoranda of understanding and commercial agreements valued at €9.66 billion. Official statements issued via the Emirates News Agency confirmed that these agreements focus on sectors with high growth potential, including advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, robotics, healthcare technology, and port infrastructure. UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi remarked that UAE investments in Germany have grown to €34.5 billion, underscoring the robust flow of institutional capital between the two economies.
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German industry leaders expressed keen interest in expanding their operations within the UAE, recognizing the country’s strategic position as a key trade route connecting European exporters to markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Leaders also discussed collaborative strategies aimed at accelerating joint research and development efforts in green hydrogen, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure resilience.
The state visit featured economic discussions led by Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Both nations announced the launch of a new Strategic Dialogue structure, designed to renew the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004. This framework will guide joint efforts across sectors like international security, clean energy, transportation infrastructure, and defense technology.
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The delegation included senior Emirati officials, regional sheikhs, and industry leaders who participated in specialized roundtable discussions on diversifying supply chains. Leadership teams reaffirmed plans to establish ongoing working groups to oversee project progress and facilitate regulatory approvals for cross-border investments.
Updates regarding approvals, joint venture milestones, and trade statistics will be communicated through official government portals. Regular meetings of joint steering committees will monitor the execution of the €9.66 billion agreement as both countries work to deepen their economic partnership.
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