German companies have seen a significant increase in their membership within the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, with the total number of members rising by 17% by the end of August 2025 compared to the previous year.
In an effort to promote growth, a high-level Emirati economic delegation will visit the Federal Republic of Germany from the 15th to the 18th of this month. This delegation plans to meet with senior German officials to discuss opportunities for economic and investment collaboration, aiming to strengthen strategic partnerships that will create new avenues for supporting sustainable development in both nations.
In the past year, non-oil trade between the UAE and Germany exceeded 50 billion dirhams, reflecting a 5.4% increase compared to 2023.
German companies are actively engaged in several critical sectors ranging from engineering, energy, and aviation to logistics and finance in Abu Dhabi. The collaboration extends beyond the exchange of goods and services, evolving into an advanced stage of strategic partnership that focuses on future-oriented sectors such as advanced manufacturing, clean energy, technology, and smart supply chains.
Emirati firms have also strengthened their presence in the German market through prominent economic entities like Mubadala, DP World, Emirates Airlines, Dnata, Dubai Islamic Bank, and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority. These companies are involved in strategic sectors including aircraft maintenance, port management, financing, and clean energy, showcasing Abu Dhabi’s vision for building robust collaborative bridges with one of the world’s strongest industrial economies.
A Leading Model
Shams Ali Al Dhaheri, the second vice-chairman of the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed that the economic relationships between Abu Dhabi and Germany represent a leading model for international cooperation. This collaboration is based on capability integration and knowledge exchange. The notable increase in trade volumes and the growth in the number of German companies in Abu Dhabi highlight the strength of economic ties and reaffirm that the emirate is solidifying its position as an attractive global economic hub.
He emphasized the Chamber’s commitment to being an inclusive platform for the business community by providing integrated digital services, creating dialogue platforms between the public and private sectors, and adopting quality initiatives aimed at entrepreneurs, businesswomen, and family-owned enterprises, all aimed at bolstering the private sector’s role as a key driver of sustainable growth.
Building Partnerships
Shams Ali Al Dhaheri also noted that the Chamber continues its efforts to forge strategic economic partnerships with international and regional entities, paving the way for national companies to access global markets while enhancing Abu Dhabi’s appeal as a preferred destination for long-term investments and partnerships.
Both sides are focusing on future cooperation in several sectors, including manufacturing, advanced technology, renewable energy, and logistics services, which align with the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s “Roadmap 2025-2028” aimed at accelerating economic diversification, enhancing innovation, and supporting the global competitiveness of the private sector.