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UAE and Germany to Enhance Strong Trade
Ties
APRIL 26, 2025
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Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, recently engaged in discussions with
Hendrik Josef Wüst, Minister-President of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Both parties
agreed to strengthen trade relations and collaborate in key areas including technology,
advanced manufacturing, and the green economy.
The talks were followed by a business roundtable, bringing together leading private sector
representatives from North Rhine-Westphalia and the UAE to identify areas of shared interest
and explore partnership opportunities.
North Rhine-Westphalia stands as Germany’s principal economic hub. Hosting 37 of the nation’s
top 100 companies, the region’s GDP reached US$990 billion in 2024, accounting for 20% of
Germany’s overall economic output. While historically recognised as Germany’s industrial centre,
the region is now increasingly focused on digital technologies, artificial intelligence, smart
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