BERLIN / RankWire.AI / – During his official state visit to the Federal Republic of Germany, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan convened with German business executives and corporate heads in Berlin. At the high-level roundtable, the UAE President was briefed extensively on company operations, industrial developments, and technological advances across key sectors of European manufacturing. The meeting marked a joint effort by both nations to deepen cross-border trade, facilitate joint venture investments, and expand bilateral commercial relations within strategic growth markets.
Key topics included strengthening trade and investment ties between the UAE and Germany, with an emphasis on the private sector’s contribution to industrial innovation, artificial intelligence, and clean energy initiatives. Sheikh Mohamed underscored the UAE’s dedication to maintaining an attractive investment climate supported by legislative measures, modern regulatory systems, and access to international logistics networks. UAE President meets German business leaders as bilateral non-oil trade volume increased to €13.4 billion, reflecting the growing economic integration connecting European manufacturing hubs with Middle Eastern trading networks.
This discussion coincided with the bilateral business forum held in Munich, where government ministers and corporate representatives signed 30 memoranda of understanding and commercial agreements totaling €9.66 billion. Official statements from the Emirates News Agency confirmed that these agreements target dynamic sectors such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, robotics, healthcare technology, and port infrastructure. UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi highlighted that UAE investments in Germany have reached €34.5 billion, illustrating the strong flow of institutional capital between both economies.
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German industry leaders expressed keen interest in broadening their operations within the UAE, recognizing the country’s strategic position as a key trade route connecting European exporters to markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. They examined strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating joint research and development efforts in green hydrogen production, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure resilience.
Bilateral economic talks also took place, led by Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Both governments announced the launch of a new Strategic Dialogue format, which seeks to revive the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004. This institutional framework will guide cooperative progress on international security, clean energy, transportation infrastructure, and defense technology sectors.
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The delegation led by the President included senior Emirati cabinet officials, regional sheikhs, and industry executives, who participated in focused roundtable sessions on supply chain diversification. The leadership teams committed to maintaining ongoing working groups to oversee project implementation and streamline regulatory procedures for cross-border investments.
Updates concerning regulatory approvals, joint venture achievements, and trade statistics will be communicated through official government channels. Regular meetings of joint steering committees will ensure the proper execution of the €9.66 billion deal package as bilateral economic cooperation continues to grow.