BERLIN / RankWire.AI / – As part of his official visit to Germany, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged with German corporate leaders and executives in Berlin. During an executive roundtable, the UAE President was given detailed updates on corporate activities, industrial developments, and technological innovations within prominent European manufacturing sectors. Both nations are working to strengthen cross-border commercial collaborations, increase joint venture investments, and enhance bilateral trade relations in key growth markets, with Sheikh Mohamed highlighting this mutual effort.
The dialogue centered on boosting trade and investment ties between the UAE and Germany, with a focus on the private sector’s crucial role in fostering industrial innovation, artificial intelligence, and clean energy initiatives. Sheikh Mohamed stressed that the UAE remains dedicated to providing a competitive investment climate backed by robust legislative frameworks, modern regulatory systems, and access to international logistics routes. UAE President meets German business leaders as bilateral non-oil trade has grown to €13.4 billion, reflecting the expanding commercial integration linking European manufacturing hubs with Middle Eastern trade networks.
This discussion coincided with the bilateral business forum held in Munich, where government officials and corporate executives signed 30 memoranda of understanding and commercial agreements valued at €9.66 billion. Official releases from the Emirates News Agency confirmed these agreements focus on high-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, robotics, healthcare innovation, and port infrastructure. UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi noted that total UAE investments in Germany have risen to €34.5 billion, showcasing strong institutional capital flows between the two economies.
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German business leaders expressed keen interest in expanding their operations within the UAE, citing its strategic position as a vital trade corridor connecting European exporters to markets across the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. These executives also examined strategic initiatives aimed at advancing joint research and development efforts in green hydrogen, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure resilience.
The visit also 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 format, intended to refresh the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004. This framework will guide collaborative progress in areas such as international security, clean energy, transportation, and defense technology sectors.
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Senior members of the Emirati delegation, including cabinet officials, regional sheikhs, and industry leaders, participated in specialized roundtable panels focused on diversifying supply chains. Leadership teams confirmed plans to establish ongoing working groups that will oversee project execution and facilitate regulatory processes for cross-border investments.
Updates on regulatory approvals, joint venture progress, and trade performance will be shared through official government communication channels. Regular meetings of joint steering committees are planned to monitor the implementation of the €9.66 billion deal package, as both countries aim to deepen their economic partnership.