• Strategic partnerships in future sectors: innovation, green economy, technology, and smart supply chains
• The volume of non-oil trade between the UAE and Germany is expected to exceed AED 50 billion by 2024.

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates : The Emirate of Abu Dhabi has witnessed a growing presence of German companies as members of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the number of members increasing by 17% by the end of August 2025 compared to the same period last year, reflecting the German business community's growing confidence in Abu Dhabi as a global investment destination .

Last year (2024), the volume of non-oil trade exchange between the two countries exceeded AED 50 billion (USD 13.8 billion), an increase of 5.4% compared to 2023.

As part of efforts to boost growth, a high-level UAE economic delegation is visiting the Federal Republic of Germany from September 15 to 18. The delegation will meet with senior German officials to discuss prospects for economic and investment cooperation and strengthen strategic partnerships, opening new horizons to support sustainable development in both countries .

German companies are active in a number of vital sectors in Abu Dhabi, ranging from engineering, energy, and aviation to logistics and the financial sector. This rapid growth reflects the deep confidence the German business community places in the emirate, a distinguished destination offering world-class infrastructure and investment-friendly legislation .

Cooperation is not limited to the exchange of goods and services, but rather advances to establish an advanced stage of strategic partnership between Abu Dhabi and Germany, centered on future sectors such as advanced industry, clean energy, technology, and smart supply chains. With growing German investments in Abu Dhabi, alongside expanding Emirati investments in the German market, it is clear that this relationship has become established as a long-term partnership, capable of facing global challenges and creating new opportunities for future generations .

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The partnership between Abu Dhabi and Germany affirms that successful economic relations are based on a shared vision of innovation and sustainability. From this perspective, the emirate has emerged as a pivotal hub for strengthening Germany's presence in the region, consolidating Germany's role as a gateway.

A strategy that enables the UAE private sector to expand into European markets. With this integration, the future remains full of mutual opportunities, and cooperation between the two sides continues to consolidate its position as a global model for long-term partnerships .

Emirati companies have strengthened their presence in the German market through prominent economic institutions such as Mubadala, DP World, Emirates Airline, dnata, Dubai Islamic Bank, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, which operate in strategic sectors including aircraft maintenance, port management, finance, and clean energy. This expansion reflects Abu Dhabi's economic vision to build strong bridges of cooperation with one of the world's strongest industrial economies .

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On this occasion, His Excellency Shamis Ali Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said: “The economic relations between Abu Dhabi and Germany represent a pioneering model of international cooperation, based on complementary capabilities and the exchange of expertise. The significant increase in the volume of trade exchange and the growth in the number of German companies in Abu Dhabi reflect the strength of economic ties and confirm that the emirate continues to consolidate its position as an attractive global economic hub .”

His Excellency added: "The Abu Dhabi Chamber is keen to be the umbrella organization for the business community, by providing integrated digital services, providing platforms for dialogue between the public and private sectors, and adopting unique initiatives targeting entrepreneurs, businesswomen, and family businesses, thus enhancing the role of the private sector as a key driver of sustainable growth ."

He pointed out that the Abu Dhabi Chamber continues its efforts to build strategic economic partnerships with international and regional institutions, opening broader horizons for national companies to access global markets, while simultaneously enhancing the attractiveness of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi as a preferred destination for investments and long-term partnerships .

To enhance future cooperation, the two sides are focusing on several sectors, such as manufacturing, advanced technology, renewable energy, and logistics services. These sectors align with the objectives of the Abu Dhabi Chamber's "Roadmap 2025–2028," which aims to accelerate economic diversification, enhance innovation, and support the global competitiveness of the private sector .

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