nuSep 11, 2026, 05:13

UAE seeks stronger ties with Europe and invests 40 billion in Germany

The United Arab Emirates has pledged a 40 billion euro investment in Germany to strengthen economic and strategic ties between the two nations. This new commitment, which includes an investment council and additional commercial agreements, is part of the UAE's broader effort to expand its influence and partnerships across Europe.

The United Arab Emirates have announced a massive 40 billion euro investment in Germany following a meeting in Berlin between President Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Chancellor Friedrich Merz. This initiative, which includes 10 billion euro specifically for the state of Bavaria, aims to deepen the long-standing economic and strategic partnership between the two nations, which spans over half a century. An investment council will also be established to oversee trade development, while additional commercial agreements worth over 9 billion euro were signed during the visit.

This capital injection is part of a broader UAE strategy to diversify its international partnerships and reduce reliance on other global powers like the United States and China. Germany has been actively seeking to bolster its energy and defense sectors, making the UAE an essential ally. Similar multi-billion euro investment commitments have previously been made by the UAE in France and Italy, signaling a clear ambition to strengthen economic ties across the European continent.

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