Deals worth billions to be signed as UAE leader visits Germany
The leader of the United Arab Emirates began a state visit to Germany on Thursday, during which deals worth billions of euros will be signed in sectors including energy and technology, Emirati diplomats said. Berlin rolled out the red carpet for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was received with military honours by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and was later to meet Chancellor…
Berlin hosted a state visit by the UAE leader, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Thursday. The visit is expected to result in significant deals worth billions of euros in sectors such as energy and technology. Sheikh Mohamed was greeted with military honors by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and will meet with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Security was tight, with streets lined with flags and a large police presence. Emirati diplomats said that the UAE and Germany will announce key agreements across investment, business, technology, AI, and energy during the visit. The UAE is Germany's largest trading partner in the Gulf, with bilateral trade reaching over US$15 billion last year.
Many major German companies have a presence in the UAE, including BMW, Siemens, ThyssenKrupp, and Deutsche Bahn. Germany is also the largest economy in the European Union and supports talks towards a free-trade agreement with the Emirates. Human Rights Watch has urged German leaders to address the UAE's human rights record and its involvement in regional conflicts.
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