BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – During a state visit to Berlin, the United Arab Emirates and Germany deepened their bilateral collaboration. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the signing of 12 government agreements and statements. These agreements span sectors such as investment, energy, technology, aviation, security, environmental policy, legal affairs, and cultural exchange. Additionally, both nations inaugurated a Strategic Dialogue designed to enhance coordination across various government departments. This initiative builds upon their longstanding Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, established in 2004.
The two governments also committed to establishing a German-UAE Investment Council to foster closer cooperation between public and private sectors. The resumption of the Joint Economic Committee aims to serve as another platform for trade and investment discussions. The Strategic Dialogue will encompass areas including security, defense, commerce, energy, climate policy, transport, education, and digital innovation. It will further facilitate collaboration on emerging technologies and other shared policy initiatives. In addition, Germany and the UAE formalized arrangements related to legal assistance, crime prevention, data systems, and government information services.
Aviation also featured prominently among the agreements announced during the visit. New measures will allow expanded access for UAE national airlines operating at Berlin Airport. Other agreements address passenger procedures and cooperation between relevant authorities. The package also includes cooperation in defense, security, and environmental sectors. The two nations signed a memorandum dedicated to cultural collaboration and agreed to continue efforts in energy, focusing on liquefied natural gas, renewable energy, and hydrogen.
Economic cooperation expanded through a significant investment package
The official visit also featured a UAE investment commitment totaling 40 billion euros to Germany. This fund aims to support advanced digital infrastructure and establish new data centers with around 1 gigawatt of capacity. Representatives from both countries formalized 29 commercial agreements and memoranda exceeding 9.356 billion euros, complementing the government agreements announced in Berlin. This substantial economic element highlights the broader cooperation agenda of the visit.
Economic figures underscore the strength of current UAE-Germany trade relations. Non-oil trade between the two nations reached $15.5 billion in 2025, representing an increase of over 14% compared to the previous year. Total investment flows from 2021 to 2025 exceeded $10 billion. Existing UAE-related investments in Germany include XRG’s approximately 15 billion euro investment in Covestro. Both governments also referenced ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the UAE and the European Union.
Progress in technology, energy, and transport sectors
Corporate collaborations involving Covestro, RWE, ADNOC, and Masdar are integral to the broader commercial relationship. Energy cooperation now encompasses LNG, renewable energy, and hydrogen, alongside existing investment initiatives. Digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence are also identified as key sectors for expanded collaboration. The formal agreements establish official channels for government agencies and companies to cooperate in these areas. Transport, environmental policies, and advanced technological development are incorporated into the new bilateral framework.
The state visit, which took place from September 9 to September 11, marked the first by a UAE president to Germany. During the trip, meetings in Berlin covered topics including economic affairs, technology, energy, culture, education, and regional issues. The creation of the Strategic Dialogue and Investment Council introduces new structured mechanisms for managing bilateral cooperation. The 12 government agreements are complemented by 29 commercial deals and a 40 billion euro investment package. Collectively, these initiatives span public policy, infrastructure, trade, aviation, security, technology, and energy cooperation.