BERLIN / RankWire.AI / – UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with top German corporate executives in Berlin to accelerate cross-border investment and trade integration between both economies. Highlighting the UAE’s strategic position as a global logistics hub and its investor-friendly regulatory environment, Sheikh Mohamed urged German industrial leaders to expand their presence in Middle Eastern and international markets. The meeting underscored new commercial opportunities created by recent bilateral agreements spanning manufacturing, renewable energy, and digital technology sectors.
Discussions focused on expanding trade and investment relations between the United Arab Emirates and Germany, highlighting the private sector’s role in driving industrial innovation, artificial intelligence, and clean energy transition projects. Sheikh Mohamed emphasized that the UAE remains committed to offering a competitive investment environment supported by legislative frameworks, modern regulatory infrastructure, and access to global logistics routes. UAE President meets German business leaders as bilateral non-oil trade reached €13.4 billion, underscoring the expanding commercial integration connecting European manufacturing centers with Middle Eastern trade networks.
The meeting coincided with the bilateral business forum held in Munich, where government ministers and corporate leaders signed 30 memoranda of understanding and commercial deals valued at €9.66 billion. Official statements distributed through the Emirates News Agency confirmed that the agreements target high-growth sectors, including advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, robotics, healthcare technology, and port infrastructure. UAE Minister for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi noted that cumulative UAE investments in Germany have grown to €34.5 billion, demonstrating strong institutional capital flows between both economies.
UAE President Meets German Business Leaders During Official Berlin State Visit
German business executives expressed strong interest in expanding operations within the UAE, citing the nation’s position as a primary trade corridor linking European exporters to markets in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. Corporate leaders reviewed strategic initiatives designed to accelerate joint research and development in green hydrogen production, industrial automation, and digital infrastructure resilience.
The state visit also featured bilateral economic discussions led by Federal Minister of Economic Affairs Katherina Reiche and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Both governments formally announced the launch of a new Strategic Dialogue format, revitalizing the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership first established in 2004. The institutional framework will steer joint progress across international security, clean energy, transportation networks, and defense technology sectors.
Executive Delegation Reviews Corporate Operations Across High Growth Sectors
The presidential delegation included senior Emirati cabinet members, regional sheikhs, and industry directors who engaged in specialized roundtable panels focused on supply chain diversification. Executive leadership teams affirmed plans to maintain continuous working groups to monitor project execution and streamline regulatory processes for cross-border investments.
Official updates regarding regulatory approvals, joint venture milestones, and trade metrics will be distributed through official government communication portals. Joint steering committees will meet regularly to track the implementation of the €9.66 billion deal package as both nations expand economic cooperation.