# UAE-Germany strategic partnership expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uae-germany-strategic-partnership-expansion
> Updated: 2026-09-10T10:34:57.000Z. Sources: 62. Developments: 2.

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conducted a state visit to Germany to strengthen strategic partnerships in energy, defense, technology, and artificial intelligence. Initial discussions focused on signing dozens of agreements involving billions of euros in investments from Emirati entities such as ADNOC, Masdar, and XRG.

Following the visit, the UAE pledged an additional 40 billion euros in investments toward German sectors including digital infrastructure and energy security, with 10 billion euros specifically designated for projects in Bavaria. These investments target strategic sectors such as artificial intelligence, advanced technology, and industry.

Alongside these economic developments, the German government granted Emirates additional traffic rights to operate flights between Dubai and Berlin Brandenburg Airport. This new service is limited to a maximum of seven weekly flights and excludes fifth-freedom rights, restricting operations to routes between Germany and the UAE. This aviation decision has faced opposition from the Federal Association of German Airlines (BDF) and the Verdi union, who have criticized the move as a ‘sell-out of German jobs’ and expressed concerns regarding the impact on domestic employment and critical infrastructure.

## Claims

- The UAE plans to invest an additional 40 billion euros in Germany. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The German government has granted Emirates additional traffic rights to fly to a fifth German airport. (corroborated by 11 sources)
- Emirates is permitted to fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) with a maximum of seven weekly flights. (corroborated by 7 sources)
- The Federal Association of German Airlines (BDF) criticized the decision, calling it a 'sell-out of German jobs'. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The new flight rights exclude fifth-freedom rights, meaning Emirates may only fly between Germany and the UAE. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The Verdi union expressed concerns that the deal comes at the expense of domestic jobs and critical infrastructure. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The UAE's total investment in Germany is expected to exceed 74 billion euros if the new package is fully deployed. (corroborated by 5 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: UAE announces 40 billion euro investment plan for Germany

The UAE has pledged 40 billion euros in new investments in Germany, focusing on AI and energy, while Emirates receives rights to fly to Berlin, sparking criticism from German industry and unions.

47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lufthansa-group-to-resume-dubai-flights-from-late-october

### 2026-09-08: UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed begins state visit to Germany

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is on a state visit to Germany to expand strategic cooperation in energy, defense, and technology, with dozens of multi-billion euro agreements expected.

20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-arab-emirates-announces-multi-billion-euro-investments-in-germany

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