The Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) and the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce (HCC) signed today a partnership agreement to strengthen cooperation in future-facing sectors and establish a new innovation corridor between Dubai and Hamburg.
The agreement was signed during Dubai Chambers‘ Dubai Business Forum Germany in Hamburg with the aim of connecting the two cities’ innovation ecosystems, linking talent, research and scalable enterprise across borders.
The agreement was signed in the presence of His Excellency Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Chairman of the Dubai Chambers, and His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Director General of the Dubai Chambers.
Dubai, Hamburg to explore joint initiatives in key sectors
Under the partnership agreement, the two entities will explore joint initiatives in areas such as future research, smart cities, sustainability and emerging technologies, including AI and mobility.
The agreement also lays the groundwork for knowledge exchange between key R&D institutions, structured startup pathways, joint foresight efforts and participation in flagship events like Dubai Future Forum and Hamburg’s Future Economy Day.
“This partnership reinforces DFF’s commitment to connecting Dubai’s innovation ecosystem with global counterparts. Hamburg’s research and industrial depth make it a natural partner, and together, we’re laying the foundation for shared growth across future sectors. Through this partnership agreement, we aim to enable stronger international scaleup collaboration, knowledge exchange and the design of new models for public-private foresight,” stated Alia Al Mur, chief of transformation and partnerships at DFF.
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Deeper innovation partnership to drive growth
The Dubai Future Foundation and the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce’s partnership agreement marks a step forward in realizing the vision of a connected, collaborative global future—one shaped by open exchange, shared opportunity and a mutual commitment to long-term impact.
“Dubai is much more than just a trading partner for Hamburg – it is the gateway to one of the most dynamic growth regions in the world. By signing a cooperation agreement with the Dubai Future Foundation, we are deepening our innovation partnership in a targeted manner in order to fully leverage the potential of our common sector, but complementary ecosystem strengths for the benefit of both our cities,” added Dr. Malte Heyne, managing director of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce.
DFF’s participation at the Business Forum also included meetings with German innovation stakeholders, discussions with the Hamburg AI Center (ARIC), and the Hamburg AI Fund, a presentation on Sandbox Dubai, and a roundtable on Dubai and Hamburg’s technology landscape.
