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UAE to invest $46 billion in Germany after President’s visit

Emirates secured German government permission to begin operating flights between the UAE and Berlin despite strong opposition from Lufthansa

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz greets UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at the Federal Chancellery

The UAE is betting $46 billion on Germany, pouring money into artificial intelligence, energy, defense and other key industries.

The commitment was announced during UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s state visit to Berlin, where he met Chancellor...