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4/28/25, 3:10 PM UAE and Germany to Enhance Strong Trade Ties
manufacturing, and the green economy, with research initiatives underway in water
management and agri-tech innovation.

There are strong synergies between North Rhine-Westphalia and the United Arab Emirates,

demonstrated by the growing cooperation between the two. This includes Emirati investments in
North Rhine-Westphalia’s ammonia value chain and the advancement of hydrogen as a

renewable energy source.

Dr Thani noted that the meeting with HE Wüst underscored these shared interests and laid out a

pathway for deeper collaboration in crucial sectors: “The United Arab Emirates has enjoyed a
longstanding, fruitful relationship with Germany, with North Rhine-Westphalia playing a central

role thanks to its industrial legacy and progressive vision. Across the digital economy, energy
transition, and the green economy, we see numerous opportunities for cooperation and

investment. Our free-trade network also provides a route for North Rhine-Westphalia’s industrial
goods to access key Asian and African markets seamlessly. The UAE continues to offer an open,

welcoming environment for North Rhine-Westphalian businesses wishing to expand into the
Middle East and contribute to our industrial and innovation ecosystems. Today’s discussions with

HE Wüst and the subsequent roundtable have laid the groundwork for new partnerships, and we
remain committed to supporting bilateral trade and investment in the future.”

In 2024, non-oil trade between the United Arab Emirates and Germany — the world’s third-

largest economy — totalled US$13.8 billion, marking a 5.4% increase from 2023. The UAE also
has more than US$1.2 billion invested in projects throughout Germany. Recently, the UAE

announced plans to commence negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership
Agreement with the European Union, where Germany stands as the largest single economy.

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