UAE And Germany Explore New Avenues For Cooperation In Industry And Advanced Technology

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the UAE's Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, recently visited Germany. During this official trip, he engaged in several meetings with high-ranking German officials. These included discussions with Friedrich Merz, the Chancellor of Germany, and Katharina Reiche, the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy. The visit highlighted the strong ties between the UAE and Germany, focusing on enhancing cooperation in various sectors.

The visit underscored the deep-rooted relationship between the UAE and Germany. Both nations are committed to expanding their partnership across key areas such as economy, energy, industry, and advanced technology. Dr. Sultan Al Jaber conveyed greetings from the UAE leadership to the German Chancellor, emphasising the importance of elevating bilateral relations to support sustainable development.

During discussions with Katharina Reiche, Dr. Sultan explored ways to boost collaboration in industry and energy sectors. They focused on joint investment opportunities in energy transition and green hydrogen. The talks also covered potential strategic partnerships in advanced manufacturing and supply chains to enhance industrial competitiveness globally.

In a meeting with Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Axel Springer SE, Dr. Sultan discussed how advanced technology and artificial intelligence could transform digital media. They explored ways to enhance capabilities within this ecosystem through technological innovation.

Dr. Sultan also met Patrick Schnieder to discuss improving connectivity between the UAE and Germany. They focused on sustainable transport infrastructure development, including smart mobility solutions like electric vehicles and integrated supply chains. The exchange of expertise in public transport and digital technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions was also a key topic.

Economic Growth Through Trade

The non-oil trade between the UAE and Germany has seen significant growth. In 2024, it increased by 3.9 percent to AED49.9 billion. This upward trend continued into 2025's first half, with a 19 percent rise compared to 2024's same period, reaching nearly AED27.6 billion.

This trade growth was driven by increases across all components: UAE exports surged by 110 percent, imports rose by 15 percent, and re-exports grew by around 10 percent. Such economic progress highlights the robust trade relations between both countries.

The discussions during Dr. Sultan's visit also reviewed cooperation prospects in renewable energy and innovation sectors. Both countries are keen on promoting investment that serves mutual interests while strengthening sustainable economic ties at local, regional, and international levels.

The visit reflects ongoing efforts to deepen partnerships between companies and institutions in both nations. By focusing on modern industrial technologies and innovation, they aim to enhance competitiveness within the industrial sector regionally and globally.

With inputs from WAM