UAE Pledges 40 Billion Euros of Investment in Germany

On September 10, 2026, the United Arab Emirates said in an official statement that it plans to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, further advancing relations between the two countries. The statement was issued while UAE President Mohamed was on a state visit to Germany. It said the investment will cover industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and energy.

The investment builds on 34 billion euros the UAE has already invested in Germany. MGX, a national-level sovereign investment institution for artificial intelligence and advanced technology established by Abu Dhabi in 2024, is also a shareholder in OpenAI, Anthropic and SpaceX. In 2025, during a visit to France, the UAE president pledged investment of up to 50 billion euros; the UAE has also committed 40 billion US dollars to Italy and 51 billion US dollars to Turkey. During US President Trump's visit in 2025, the UAE announced a commitment to invest about 1.4 trillion US dollars in the United States. The UAE hosts US military bases on its territory and has also become a principal target of retaliatory attacks by Iran.

As the Iran war enters its seventh month, the UAE, a Middle Eastern country, is stepping up efforts to expand its network of partners. The UAE has said it will direct funds to a broader range of international partners to safeguard critical supply chains and attract the local production of relevant equipment. Thani Al Zeyoudi said the conflict is an issue the UAE is dealing with, and that the country is working to address the challenges and effects arising from geopolitics and the situation in the region. Germany's planned government investment for 2027 stands at 117.5 billion euros, higher than 78.9 billion euros in 2025.