BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – During a state visit to Berlin, the United Arab Emirates and Germany expanded their bilateral cooperation significantly. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced the signing of 12 government agreements and declarations. The package encompasses areas such as investment, energy, technology, aviation, security, environmental policy, legal affairs, and cultural exchange. Additionally, both nations launched a Strategic Dialogue aimed at coordinating efforts across multiple government sectors. These steps build upon their longstanding Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, which was established in 2004.
An agreement was reached to establish a German-UAE Investment Council, fostering closer collaboration between public and private sectors. Officials also revived the Joint Economic Committee to serve as another platform for trade and investment discussions. The Strategic Dialogue will focus on security, defence, commerce, energy, climate policy, transport, education, and digital innovation. It will further facilitate cooperation on emerging technologies and other shared policy priorities. Germany and the UAE also signed separate accords related to legal assistance, crime prevention, data systems, and government information services.
Aviation was another key area addressed in the agreements announced during the visit. Measures include expanding access for UAE national airlines to serve Berlin Airport, with additional documents covering passenger procedures and collaboration among relevant authorities. The package also emphasizes cooperation in defence, security, and environmental initiatives. Moreover, the two countries signed a memorandum on cultural cooperation and agreed to continue collaboration in the energy sector, focusing on liquefied natural gas, renewable energy, and hydrogen.
Economic Relations Expanded Through Significant Investment Package
The visit featured a UAE investment commitment totaling 40 billion euros for Germany. The planned investments include advanced digital infrastructure and new data centres with approximately 1 gigawatt of capacity. Companies from both nations signed 29 commercial agreements and memoranda valued at over 9.356 billion euros. These private-sector deals complement the government agreements announced in Berlin, adding a substantial economic dimension to the state visit and broader cooperation efforts.
Economic indicators demonstrate the depth of current UAE-Germany commercial ties. Non-oil trade between the two countries reached $15.5 billion in 2025, marking an increase of over 14% from the previous year. Cumulative investment flows exceeded $10 billion between 2021 and 2025. Notable existing UAE-linked investments in Germany include XRG’s approximately 15 billion euro investment in Covestro. Both governments also highlighted ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the UAE and the European Union.
Progress in Technology, Energy, and Transport Collaboration
Partnership projects involving Covestro, RWE, ADNOC, and Masdar are also integral to the broader economic relationship. Energy cooperation covers liquefied natural gas, renewable energy, and hydrogen, alongside existing investments. Digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence are among the sectors targeted for expanded cooperation, with formal channels established for government agencies and companies to work together. The bilateral framework now includes transport, environmental policies, and advanced technologies.
The state visit, running from September 9 through September 11, marked the first time a UAE president visited Germany. Discussions in Berlin focused on economic issues, technology, energy, cultural exchange, education, and regional concerns. The creation of the Strategic Dialogue and Investment Council introduces new formal mechanisms for managing bilateral efforts. The 12 government agreements complement the 29 commercial deals and the 40 billion euro investment package. Collectively, these initiatives span public policy, infrastructure development, trade, aviation, security, technology, and energy collaboration.