In brief
On 3 November 2026 in Abu Dhabi, the UAE President welcomed Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy, Katherina Reiche, to explore opportunities in conventional and renewable energy and broaden investment ties. The visit reinforced the long‑standing strategic partnership between the two nations.
The meeting opened at the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi on 3 November 2026, when His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Her Excellency Katherina Reiche, the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany.
According to the official WAM report, the German minister began by conveying the greetings of President Frank‑Walter Steinmeier and Chancellor Friedrich Merz, wishing the United Arab Emirates continued progress and prosperity.
The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in the fields of economy, investment, conventional and renewable energy, underscoring the priorities outlined in the existing Strategic Partnership agreement.
Participants in the meeting included Crown Prince H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan—the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs—and Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, the President’s advisor.
The discussion also highlighted potential joint initiatives in water desalination, smart city development, and advanced manufacturing, all fields earmarked for greater collaboration.
Both officials emphasized the importance of expanding investment flows, with German businesses urged to explore the UAE’s free‑zone sectors while Emirati investors considered opportunities in Germany’s solar and battery‑storage markets.
Renewable energy emerged as a focal point, especially the joint development of wind and solar projects that could tap into each country’s complementary resources and expertise.
While the meeting primarily reviewed existing agreements, it set the stage for forthcoming memoranda of understanding aimed at deepening economic ties and fostering technology transfer.
The engagement exemplifies the two‑way commitment of the UAE and Germany to strengthen strategic, commercial, and energy partnerships in a rapidly evolving global economy.
