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Press Release

H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei explores enhanced collaboration with

Germany, EU, and Czech Republic in the fields of entrepreneurship
and innovation

Meetings highlight initiatives launched by the UAE to support the growth of the
entrepreneurial sector

Abu Dhabi, 23 May 2025 – H.E. Alia bint Abdulla Al Mazrouei, Minister of State for
Entrepreneurship, held meetings with ministers and senior officials from the European Union,
Germany, and the Czech Republic to strengthen cooperation and explore new opportunities in
entrepreneurship and SME development. Taking place on the sidelines of GITEX Europe, the
discussions focused on advancing sustainable economic growth, expanding international
partnerships, and enhancing coordination to foster a dynamic, innovation-driven business
ecosystem.

The meetings included discussions with H.E. Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital
Affairs and State Modernization of Germany; HE Gitta Connemann, State Secretary &
Government Commissioner for SMEs, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Action of
Germany:H.E. Jan Kavalec, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic; Kai
Wegner, Mayor of Berlin; and Andreas Schwartz, Representative of the European Commission for
Start-ups, Research and Innovation. The meetings were attended by H.E. Imran Sharaf, Assistant
Minister of Foreign Affairs for Advanced Science and Technology; H.E. Mohammed Abdul
Rahman Al Hawi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Investment; and H.E. Ahmed Al Attar, UAE
Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany.

Expanding cooperation with Germany

During her meeting with H.E. Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and
State Modernization of Germany, H.E. Alia Al Mazrouei reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to an
open, cooperative approach to advancing sustainable development, under the visionary guidance
of its wise leadership. Emphasizing the country’s ongoing efforts to expand its network of strategic
global partnerships, she highlighted the rapidly growing economic relations between Germany and
the UAE. She noted that both nations share strong strategic ties and a common vision to deepen
private sector collaboration, paving the way for mutual growth and prosperity.