Abu Dhabi is fast establishing itself as a premier destination for German enterprises, with membership at the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry rising by 17% as of August 2025 compared to the same period last year.
This surge reflects the growing confidence of German investors in Abu Dhabi’s business-friendly environment, as the emirate continues to cement its role as a global hub for innovation, trade, and enterprise.
In 2024, non-oil trade between the UAE and Germany surpassed AED 50 billion (US$13.8 billion), marking a 5.4% increase over the previous year.
To build on this momentum, a high-level UAE economic delegation will visit Germany from 15–18 September to engage with senior German officials. The visit will explore fresh avenues for economic cooperation and investment while reinforcing strategic partnerships that support sustainable development in both countries.
German companies are expanding across strategic sectors in Abu Dhabi, including engineering, energy, aviation, logistics, and finance—underscoring the strong trust placed in the emirate’s integrated economy, world-class infrastructure, and pro-investment regulations.
At the same time, Emirati companies are deepening their presence in Germany through leading entities such as Mubadala, DP World, Emirates Airline, dnata, Dubai Islamic Bank, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. Active in sectors ranging from aircraft maintenance and port management to finance and clean energy, these firms reflect Abu Dhabi’s vision to build enduring links with one of the world’s foremost industrial economies.
Speaking on the occasion, Shamis Al Dhaheri, Second Vice Chairman and Managing Director of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said, “The economic partnership between Abu Dhabi and Germany is a prime example of international cooperation founded on complementarity and knowledge exchange. The marked growth in trade volume and the increasing number of German companies registered in Abu Dhabi reflect the strength of our economic ties and reinforce the emirate’s status as a global economic hub.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber is committed to serving as an integrative platform for the business community by providing comprehensive digital services, facilitating dialogue between the public and private sectors, and launching targeted initiatives focused on entrepreneurs, businesswomen, and family-owned enterprises. Through these efforts, we continue to empower the private sector as a vital engine of sustainable development.”
He added that the Chamber is actively pursuing strategic partnerships with regional and global entities to open new market opportunities for national companies, while strengthening Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a long-term investment destination.
Looking ahead, opportunities for deeper collaboration lie in sectors such as manufacturing, advanced technology, renewable energy, and logistics—areas aligned with the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s 2025–2028 Roadmap to accelerate diversification, innovation, and the global competitiveness of the private sector.
(Inputs from WAM)
