Overview
- Katherina Reiche departed on a four-day trip to the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to deepen economic and energy ties.
- She forecast concrete contract signings involving large industrial cooperations during the visit.
- Reiche will lead a German‑Emirati energy forum and hold meetings with ministerial counterparts.
- Her delegation includes investment envoy Martin Blessing and maritime economy coordinator Christoph Ploß.
- EU regulators cleared Adnoc’s bid for Covestro with conditions, while Berlin’s decision remains outstanding as reports flag Qatari threats to curb LNG exports over EU supply‑chain rules.