– Dubai Business Forum – Germany Connects German Enterprises with Investment Opportunities Aligned with the Dubai Economic Agenda
The Dubai Business Forum – Germany wrapped up in Hamburg, gathering over 240 leading German business figures and investors alongside representatives from various Dubai governmental and private sector entities. The event focused on unveiling promising investment opportunities blossoming from the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), crafted to steer the emirate towards an even more prosperous and diversified economy.
Held under the theme “Innovate, Invest, Integrate: Forging a New Path for Dubai-German Economic Synergy,” the Forum was organized by Dubai Chambers in partnership with the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce and involved the Hamburg Representative Office Dubai, alongside the German Emirati Joint Council for Industry & Commerce (AHK) as supporting partners. This significant gathering aimed at luring German corporations to Dubai while facilitating regional and global growth opportunities for investors.
A highlight of the event was the participation of 25 speakers across 13 dynamic panel discussions. These sessions illuminated Dubai’s competitive advantages and future-facing economic outlook. Attendees left better informed about how Dubai’s strategic strengths could facilitate investment opportunities for German and international enterprises alike, reinforcing the emirate’s status as a pivotal commercial hub.
His Excellency Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of Dubai Chambers, opened the event by emphasizing the robust ties between Dubai and Germany. He noted, “Germany ranks 15th among Dubai’s largest global trading partners,” highlighting the non-oil trade value which reached AED 39.7 billion in 2024, translating to an 8% increase year-on-year. Remarkably, the number of German enterprises that joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce surged by 64% in the same year.
According to His Excellency, the forum functions as a strategic platform designed to advance trade and investment relations, paving the way for meaningful opportunities across emerging sectors within the economy. He affirmed, “We are committed to empowering the German business community to capitalize on diverse opportunities created by the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), particularly within advanced industry, digital transformation, clean energy, and trade.”
The forum also engaged in a series of bilateral meetings, pairing Dubai representatives from various government bodies and institutions with German business leaders. These interactive sessions fostered insightful knowledge exchange and aimed to cultivate innovative partnership models that support sustainable growth and global market expansion.
During one panel discussion focusing on bilateral investments, the potential was explored within Dubai’s advantageous regulatory framework, tax incentives, and investment-driven approaches. Speakers noted a burgeoning momentum in mergers and acquisitions and emphasized the active role of strategic partnerships in expanding operations across lucrative sectors.
H.E. Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, discussed Dubai’s unique value proposition and highlighted the emirate’s competitive advantages that appeal to German enterprises across various sectors. The discourse emphasized the impact of chamber initiatives and public-private collaborations on fostering mutual business growth.
One engaging session spotlighted Dubai’s thriving startup ecosystem, revealing why it has become a magnet for European venture capital firms and high-growth startups. Participants discussed how Dubai’s government-backed incentives, funding programs, and innovative regulatory sands foster a flourishing environment for entrepreneurs and innovators, particularly in fields like fintech, health tech, and artificial intelligence.
Dubai’s role as a strategic gateway for German industrial growth was another focal point. Experts discussed notable synergies between Germany’s acclaimed engineering and manufacturing expertise and the fresh wave of investment opportunities emerging from the D33 Agenda’s focus on growth and sustainability. Attendees learned about Dubai’s advanced infrastructure and logistical prowess, key elements in cementing its position as an essential partner for industrial collaboration.
In a specialized discussion dedicated to technology and joint investments, speakers examined Dubai’s rising profile as a central node for AI, Web3, and digital assets. They illustrated how government-funded R&D aligns with creating pathways for German deep-tech startups involved in biotech, life sciences, and AI-driven projects.
Additionally, significant conversations revolved around key sectors propelling foreign direct investment into Dubai. Areas such as real estate, tourism, e-commerce, and financial markets were celebrated for their high growth potential. Industry leaders studied how Dubai’s market reforms and strategic incentives facilitate access to capital and foster high-growth trajectories for businesses entering the emirate.
