The leader of the United Arab Emirates began a state visit to Germany on Thursday, during which deals worth billions of euros will be signed in sectors including energy and technology, Emirati diplomats said.
Berlin rolled out the red carpet for Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who was received with military honours by President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and was later to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
Security was tight for the visit, with Berlin cordoning off flag-lined streets and deploying large numbers of police.
