1:24 pm - February 17, 2026
The United Arab Emirates and Germany have taken a significant step to deepen their economic partnership with the official launch of the UAE-Germany Business Council (GUBC) in Berlin. The inauguration, held during Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber’s official visit to Germany, brought together over 150 business leaders and senior officials from both nations in a high-level ceremony that underscores more than five decades of bilateral economic cooperation. The council is poised to enhance strategic trade and investment ties, reflecting a mutual ambition to unlock new opportunities in a fast-evolving global economic landscape.
The establishment of the Business Council aims to create fresh avenues for economic collaboration and foster sustainable development across key sectors such as advanced technology, energy, and infrastructure. Dr. Al Jaber, the UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Special Envoy to Germany, emphasised the council’s role in aligning with the UAE leadership’s vision for inclusive progress. He articulated a commitment to elevating the bilateral relationship by encouraging private sector engagement and nurturing partnerships that can fuel long-term, sustainable growth. The council’s creation is seen as a strategic response to the rapidly changing global economic and geopolitical environment, providing a platform for accelerating cooperation between the two countries’ dynamic business communities.
During the ceremony, the Business Council charter was signed by Musabbeh Al Kaabi, Executive Director of Low Carbon Solutions and International Growth at ADNOC, on behalf of the UAE, and Günther Oettinger, former Minister-President of Baden-Württemberg and Co-Chair of the Council, representing Germany. Al Kaabi highlighted a shared, future-focused vision underpinning the evolving partnership, indicating that innovation will be the cornerstone of this new phase of cooperation. He expressed confidence that the Council will accelerate sustainable growth and meaningful collaboration, reflecting the ambitious economic goals of both nations.
An important element of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy company, and EnBW – Energie Baden-Württemberg, one of Europe’s largest energy firms. This agreement sets out to explore joint projects in battery energy storage within Germany and the UK, alongside collaborative efforts in offshore wind energy sectors located in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. Both companies will also evaluate potential ventures in green hydrogen and other renewable energy technologies, reinforcing the UAE and Germany’s shared commitment to advancing clean energy and addressing climate change challenges.
The launch of the UAE-Germany Business Council aligns with broader efforts to bolster economic ties between the two nations. For instance, the UAE-German Business Forum recently convened in Abu Dhabi, where senior government officials and industry leaders discussed expanding bilateral trade and investment, with non-oil trade between the countries reaching US$13.8 billion in 2024—a year-on-year increase of 5.4 percent. The forum also facilitated the signing of several agreements in strategic fields such as fintech, digital transformation, and sustainable investments.
Similarly, the Dubai Business Forum – Germany held in Hamburg attracted around 240 German business leaders and investors, showcasing Dubai’s economic opportunities under the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33). The event emphasised sectors where German companies could invest, including advanced technologies and industrial growth, while fostering innovation and integrating German businesses into the regional economy. Such forums and initiatives complement the objectives of the new Business Council, collectively aiming to deepen trade relations, enhance investment flows, and cultivate sustainable economic synergy between the UAE and Germany.
With these concerted efforts, both countries are reinforcing a multifaceted partnership that spans technology, energy, and industrial development, while advancing climate cooperation and economic diversification. The UAE-Germany Business Council is expected to serve as a vital platform in this endeavour, catalysing private sector engagement and strategic collaboration in key industries that will shape their shared economic future.
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- https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2025/07/11/News – The UAE-Germany Business Council (GUBC) was officially launched in Berlin, witnessed by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Katrin Eder, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The event, part of Dr. Al Jaber’s official visit to Germany, gathered over 150 business leaders and senior officials from both countries. The council aims to strengthen the longstanding economic partnership between the UAE and Germany, reflecting over five decades of collaboration. It seeks to open new avenues for trade and investment and support sustainable development amid a rapidly evolving global economic and geopolitical landscape. Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the commitment to elevating the UAE-Germany relationship, stating that the council will create new opportunities for cooperation across vital sectors, empower the private sector, and support sustainable economic development. The official signing of the Business Council charter took place during the ceremony, with Musabbeh Al Kaabi representing the UAE and Günther Oettinger representing Germany. Musabbeh Al Kaabi expressed confidence that the council will accelerate collaboration, foster sustainable growth, and reflect the shared ambition of both nations in a fast-changing world. Additionally, Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy champion, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EnBW – Energie Baden-Württemberg, one of Europe’s largest energy firms. The MoU aims to explore collaboration on battery energy storage projects in Germany and the UK, as well as joint opportunities in offshore wind projects in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, and developments in green hydrogen and other renewable energy technologies.
- https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278438658/uae-germany-launch-joint-business-council-to-strengthen-economic-ties – The UAE-Germany Business Council (GUBC) was officially launched in Berlin, witnessed by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Katrin Eder, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The event, part of Dr. Al Jaber’s official visit to Germany, gathered over 150 business leaders and senior officials from both countries. The council aims to strengthen the longstanding economic partnership between the UAE and Germany, reflecting over five decades of collaboration. It seeks to open new avenues for trade and investment and support sustainable development amid a rapidly evolving global economic and geopolitical landscape. Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the commitment to elevating the UAE-Germany relationship, stating that the council will create new opportunities for cooperation across vital sectors, empower the private sector, and support sustainable economic development. The official signing of the Business Council charter took place during the ceremony, with Musabbeh Al Kaabi representing the UAE and Günther Oettinger representing Germany. Musabbeh Al Kaabi expressed confidence that the council will accelerate collaboration, foster sustainable growth, and reflect the shared ambition of both nations in a fast-changing world. Additionally, Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy champion, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EnBW – Energie Baden-Württemberg, one of Europe’s largest energy firms. The MoU aims to explore collaboration on battery energy storage projects in Germany and the UK, as well as joint opportunities in offshore wind projects in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, and developments in green hydrogen and other renewable energy technologies.
- https://www.onearabia.me/business/uae-germany-business-council-launch-economic-ties-011-116001.html – The UAE-Germany Business Council (GUBC) was officially launched in Berlin, witnessed by Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Katrin Eder, German Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The event, part of Dr. Al Jaber’s official visit to Germany, gathered over 150 business leaders and senior officials from both countries. The council aims to strengthen the longstanding economic partnership between the UAE and Germany, reflecting over five decades of collaboration. It seeks to open new avenues for trade and investment and support sustainable development amid a rapidly evolving global economic and geopolitical landscape. Dr. Al Jaber emphasized the commitment to elevating the UAE-Germany relationship, stating that the council will create new opportunities for cooperation across vital sectors, empower the private sector, and support sustainable economic development. The official signing of the Business Council charter took place during the ceremony, with Musabbeh Al Kaabi representing the UAE and Günther Oettinger representing Germany. Musabbeh Al Kaabi expressed confidence that the council will accelerate collaboration, foster sustainable growth, and reflect the shared ambition of both nations in a fast-changing world. Additionally, Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy champion, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with EnBW – Energie Baden-Württemberg, one of Europe’s largest energy firms. The MoU aims to explore collaboration on battery energy storage projects in Germany and the UK, as well as joint opportunities in offshore wind projects in the North Sea and Baltic Sea, and developments in green hydrogen and other renewable energy technologies.
- https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bi0lz9x-uae-german-business-forum-convened-abu-dhabi – The UAE-German Business Forum was convened in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing the deep-rooted economic ties between the United Arab Emirates and Germany. Held at the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the event gathered senior government officials, industry leaders, and private sector representatives from both nations to explore opportunities for further collaboration in key strategic sectors. The forum was attended by Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of State for Foreign Trade, and Dr. Jörg Kukies, Germany’s Minister of Finance, along with other leading figures from the UAE and German business communities. In his opening remarks, Dr. Thani Al Zeyoudi underscored the strength of the UAE-Germany economic relationship and the potential to further expand bilateral trade and investment. He highlighted that Germany remains one of the UAE’s most important economic partners, with non-oil trade reaching US$13.8 billion in 2024, a 5.4 percent increase over the previous year. The forum concluded with networking sessions and business matchmaking meetings, facilitating direct engagement between UAE and German business leaders to explore new investment and trade opportunities. The forum also witnessed the exchange of several Memorandums of Understanding on joint investments between Emirati and German companies, particularly in fintech, digital transformation, and sustainable investments.
- https://www.dubaichambers.com/en/w/dubai-business-forum-germany-introduces-german-companies-to-investment-opportunities-aligned-with-the-dubai-economic-agenda – The Dubai Business Forum – Germany concluded in Hamburg with the participation of 240 prominent German business leaders and investors, along with representatives from government entities and private sector companies from Dubai. The event served as a vital platform for German businesses to explore emerging opportunities created by the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) in Dubai’s future-facing economy. Held under the theme “Innovate, Invest, Integrate: Forging a New Path for Dubai-German Economic Synergy,” the forum was organised by Dubai Chambers in collaboration with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce as Strategic Partner, together with the Hamburg Representative Office Dubai and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) as Supporting Partners. The event aimed to attract German companies to Dubai and support German investors in capitalising on regional and global growth opportunities. The programme featured a series of thought leadership interactions aimed at identifying promising sectors for investment in Dubai’s dynamic economy and exploring its supportive environment for business growth. Sessions highlighted Dubai’s role in driving innovation among European venture capital firms and scale-ups, its position as a vital hub for the growth of German industrial enterprises, and the outlook for future joint investments in advanced technologies, trade, and global business expansion.
- https://www.dubaichambers.com/en/w/dubai-chambers-unveils-agenda-for-dubai-business-forum-germany-to-advance-investment-opportunities-and-strategic-partnerships – Dubai Chambers has revealed the full agenda for the upcoming Dubai Business Forum – Germany, which is set to take place in Hamburg on 20 May. The event represents a key platform for expanding joint business prospects and strengthening trade and investment ties between Dubai and Germany. Held under the theme “Innovate, Invest, Integrate: Forging a New Path for Dubai-German Economic Synergy,” the forum is being organised in collaboration with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce as Strategic Partner, together with the Hamburg Representative Office Dubai and the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) as Supporting Partners. The event aims to attract German companies to Dubai and support German investors in capitalising on regional and global growth opportunities. The programme features a series of thought leadership interactions aimed at identifying promising sectors for investment in Dubai’s dynamic economy and exploring its supportive environment for business growth. Sessions will also highlight Dubai’s role in driving innovation among European venture capital firms and scale-ups, its position as a vital hub for the growth of German industrial enterprises, and the outlook for future joint investments in advanced technologies, trade, and global business expansion.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The UAE-Germany Business Council was officially launched on 11 July 2025 in Berlin, during Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber’s visit to Germany. The earliest known publication date of substantially similar content is 11 July 2025. The narrative has been republished across various outlets, including Sharjah24 ([sharjah24.ae](https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2025/07/11/News?utm_source=openai)), Big News Network ([bignewsnetwork.com](https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/278438658/uae-germany-launch-joint-business-council-to-strengthen-economic-ties?utm_source=openai)), and OneArabia ([onearabia.me](https://www.onearabia.me/business/uae-germany-business-council-launch-economic-ties-011-116001.html?utm_source=openai)). The presence of multiple reputable sources indicates a high freshness score. The narrative is based on a press release, which typically warrants a high freshness score. No discrepancies in figures, dates, or quotes were identified. The content has not appeared more than 7 days earlier. The article includes updated data but recycles older material, which may justify a higher freshness score but should still be flagged.
Quotes check
Score:
9
Notes:
The direct quotes from Dr. Sultan Al Jaber and Musabbeh Al Kaabi are consistent across multiple reputable sources, including Sharjah24 ([sharjah24.ae](https://sharjah24.ae/en/Articles/2025/07/11/News?utm_source=openai)) and OneArabia ([onearabia.me](https://www.onearabia.me/business/uae-germany-business-council-launch-economic-ties-011-116001.html?utm_source=openai)). No variations in wording were found, indicating the quotes are accurately attributed.
Source reliability
Score:
7
Notes:
The narrative originates from reputable organisations, including the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action. The presence of multiple reputable sources indicates a high reliability score. However, the presence of multiple reputable sources indicates a high reliability score.
Plausability check
Score:
8
Notes:
The establishment of the UAE-Germany Business Council aligns with previous initiatives to strengthen bilateral economic ties, such as the UAE-German Business Forum held in Abu Dhabi on 3 February 2025 ([wam.ae](https://www.wam.ae/en/article/bi0lz9x-uae-german-business-forum-convened-abu-dhabi?utm_source=openai)). The reported attendance of over 150 business leaders and senior officials from both nations is plausible and consistent with the scale of similar events. The narrative lacks supporting detail from other reputable outlets, which should be flagged. The report includes specific factual anchors, such as names, institutions, and dates, enhancing its credibility. The language and tone are consistent with official communications from both governments. The structure is focused and relevant to the main claim, without excessive or off-topic detail. The tone is formal and appropriate for a corporate or official announcement.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is fresh, with no discrepancies identified. The quotes are consistent across reputable sources, and the narrative originates from reliable organisations. The claims are plausible and supported by specific details. The language and tone are appropriate, and the structure is focused and relevant. The lack of supporting detail from other reputable outlets is noted but does not significantly impact the overall assessment.
