BERLIN, GERMANY / RankWire.AI / – In a development highlighting the growing economic partnership between the two nations, Germany and the United Arab Emirates have agreed on a significant investment plan worth €40 billion, signaling a deepening of bilateral relations amid broader strategic engagement. During a state visit to Berlin, the two countries launched a Strategic Dialogue and established a bilateral Investment Council. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presided over the announcement of 12 agreements, memoranda, and declarations at the government level, covering sectors such as investment, energy, technology, aviation, security, legal cooperation, environmental issues, data systems, and culture. These accords expand the framework of the longstanding UAE-Germany Comprehensive Strategic Partnership established in 2004.
The newly initiated Strategic Dialogue aims to enhance cooperation across regional security, defense, trade, investment, energy, climate change, digital transformation, transportation, education, and innovative technologies. Both nations also signed a declaration of intent to form the German-UAE Investment Council, creating a platform for collaboration between public and private sectors on investment projects. Additionally, officials revived the Joint Economic Committee, establishing another formal channel for bilateral economic and commercial discussions.
Among the government agreements are new arrangements facilitating air transport links for UAE airlines to Berlin Airport. The accords also include cooperation on passenger procedures, crime prevention, and mutual legal assistance in criminal cases. Separate documents detail cooperation in defense and security, environmental policy, data hosting, and information systems. Both countries agreed to continue expanding energy cooperation and signed a cultural cooperation memorandum.
Economic impact bolstered by €40 billion investment package
The visit resulted in a major economic initiative with a €40 billion investment package from the UAE to Germany. This includes investments in advanced digital infrastructure and plans to develop new data centers with approximately 1 gigawatt of capacity. Furthermore, UAE and German companies signed 29 business agreements and memoranda valued at over 9.356 billion euros. These commercial arrangements supplement the government agreements announced during the visit, significantly broadening the economic scope of the bilateral discussions.
Trade and investment figures also underscore the strength of their economic relationship. UAE-Germany non-oil trade reached $15.5 billion in 2025, reflecting an increase of more than 14% compared to the previous year. Cumulative investments between the two nations surpassed $10 billion from 2021 through 2025. Both governments also acknowledged ongoing negotiations for a comprehensive trade agreement between the UAE and the European Union.
Expanding cooperation in energy, technology, and transportation sectors
The economic agenda emphasizes continued corporate projects involving companies like Covestro, RWE, ADNOC, and Masdar. Existing UAE-related investments in Germany include XRG’s approximately 15 billion euro investment in Covestro. The two countries also identified areas such as liquefied natural gas, renewable energy, and hydrogen for further collaboration in the energy sector. Their agreements additionally extend to digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and other cutting-edge technologies within the broader bilateral framework.
Taking place from September 9 to September 11, this visit marks the first time a UAE president has undertaken a state visit to Germany. The discussions in Berlin covered economic cooperation, technology, energy, cultural exchange, education, and regional affairs. The establishment of the Strategic Dialogue, Investment Council, and the various agreements provide new formal channels to manage ongoing cooperation. Altogether, the initiatives announced in Berlin encompass government policies, investments, private-sector agreements, transport access, and major infrastructure projects.