Overview
- Katherina Reiche began a four‑day visit to the UAE and Qatar to deepen economic and energy ties, including chairing a German‑Emirati energy forum.
- She said the trip will yield contract signings focused on large industrial partnerships.
- The delegation includes investment envoy Martin Blessing, maritime and tourism coordinator Christoph Ploß, and business leaders.
- Talks in Doha will address Qatar’s stated threat to curb LNG exports to Europe over EU sustainability import rules, a sensitive issue for supply security.
- Discussions in Abu Dhabi are expected to include Adnoc’s planned takeover of Covestro, which has EU clearance with conditions while Berlin’s review remains open.