The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a landmark cooperation agreement with the Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, marking a significant step toward deepening economic and investment ties between the United Arab Emirates and Germany.
The agreement, signed during the Chamber’s official delegation visit to Berlin, aims to foster long-term institutional partnerships centered on innovation, sustainability, and mutual growth.
It establishes a comprehensive framework for the exchange of economic, trade, and investment information, the facilitation of business delegations and missions, and the building of joint platforms, including exhibitions, conferences, and economic forums.
Furthermore, it also focuses on empowering startups and small and medium-sized enterprises by enhancing their access to incubators, accelerator programs, and knowledge-exchange networks, fostering innovation and expanding the scope of bilateral partnerships.
To enhance cooperation in priority sectors such as renewable energy, digital transformation, smart industry, digital infrastructure, and health technology, joint working groups will be established to coordinate efforts, exchange expertise, and support companies in international exhibitions and forums. These initiatives are designed to unlock new investment opportunities and expand market access for businesses from both countries.
The Abu Dhabi Chamber and Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber agreement comes as economic relations between the UAE and Germany continue to expand. Non-oil trade between the two countries reached $13.8 billion (AED 50.6 billion) in 2024, up 5.4 percent from the previous year. Membership of German companies in the Abu Dhabi Chamber also rose by 17 percent year-on-year as of August 2025, reflecting growing interest in the emirate’s investment environment.
His Excellency Ahmed Alattar, UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Germany, said that, “This Abu Dhabi Chamber and Ghorfa Arab-German Chamber cooperation agreement marks a significant step forward in strengthening the UAE-Germany economic partnership. It demonstrates the deep trust and mutual confidence that exists between our two nations’ business communities.”
“By facilitating greater partnerships in key sectors like renewable energy and digital transformation, we are creating pathways for sustainable growth that will benefit both countries. This partnership exemplifies how strategic diplomatic and economic ties can drive innovation and create lasting value for businesses and entrepreneurs on both sides,” Ahmed Alattar added.
His Excellency Khalid Bin Hadi, Board Member of Abu Dhabi Chamber, stated that, “This agreement represents a defining milestone in the strategic partnership between Abu Dhabi and Germany. It is not only about expanding economic cooperation, but about shaping a future anchored in innovation, sustainability, and shared prosperity.”
“By empowering SMEs and entrepreneurs, we are unlocking new engines of growth, fostering knowledge exchange, and accelerating joint opportunities in priority sectors. This agreement directly advances the Abu Dhabi Chamber’s Roadmap 2025–2028, while cementing Abu Dhabi’s role as a trusted global gateway for investment, technology, and enterprise,” Khalid Bin Hadi further noted.
