UAE가 독일에 AI 데이터 센터 개발을 위해 $46 billion을 투자하고 있으며, 이는 유럽 인프라에 대한 주요 국경 간 국가 자본 배치를 표시한다.

The United Arab Emirates has pledged to invest €40 billion ($46 billion) in Germany, with digital infrastructure and AI data centers forming a central component of the commitment. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan traveled to Berlin for a state visit this week, where he held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. A joint declaration issued by the two leaders characterized the visit as a "defining moment for both countries and for the wider international order."

The investment package spans digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and energy. Germany will support the development of new data centers with a combined capacity of approximately 1 gigawatt. The two sides also unveiled 29 commercial agreements between Emirati and German firms, valued at more than €9.3 billion combined. A German-Emirati investment council will be established to serve as a platform for advancing investment and strengthening cooperation between the public and private sectors.

The fresh commitment builds on the UAE's existing footprint in Germany, which stands at around €34 billion and spans sectors including chemicals and renewable energy, according to Reuters. Bilateral non-oil trade between the two countries reached $15.5 billion in 2025. UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber described Germany as "an important strategic and economic partner for decades" and said the new investment signals the UAE's determination "to invest in that relationship for the years ahead."

Beyond AI infrastructure, the two sides agreed to deepen cooperation on security, defense, and energy. Germany also extended new traffic rights to Emirates, the UAE's flagship carrier, enabling the airline to launch scheduled flights on the Berlin–Dubai route, according to Reuters.

The deal reflects a broader wave of large-scale AI infrastructure investment across Europe. The EU launched a call for tenders to establish up to seven AI gigafactories across the continent—a roughly €30 billion initiative combining public funding and private investment to expand the bloc's computing capacity. Earlier this year, SoftBank Group committed up to €75 billion to develop 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in France.