2025 Edition
7th German-Arab Gulf Dialogue on Security and Cooperation
The seventh German-Arab Gulf Dialogue brought together senior representatives from politics, business and academia to strengthen relations between Germany, Europe and the Gulf states. Against the backdrop of acute regional conflicts, the programme connected security and diplomacy with economic cooperation, energy, industrial transformation and technological innovation. The third GCC-German Young Leaders Forum extended the exchange to the next generation.
- Date
- 23 June 2025 – 24 June 2025
- Venue
- Berlin
Dialogue archive
Highlights from past editions
Revisit leading voices and explore selected conversations, films and photographs from previous editions of the German-Arab Gulf Dialogue.
Honorary Chair · Video statement
Prince Turki Al Faisal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Prince Turki Al Faisal reflects on the Gulf states’ role in supporting peace, stability and diplomatic solutions in the region.
Watch video ↗German–Gulf relations · Video statement
Lamya Kaddor
Lamya Kaddor outlines why sustained political dialogue and closer cooperation between Germany and the Gulf states matter.
Watch video ↗Diplomacy · Video statement
Ambassador (ret.) Bernd Mützelburg
Ambassador (ret.) Bernd Mützelburg discusses the value of candid exchange across political, security and economic questions.
Watch video ↗Continuity of dialogue · Video statement
Dr Otto Wiesheu
DAFG President Dr Otto Wiesheu highlights the need for continuous cooperation and mutual understanding between Germany and the Gulf states.
Watch video ↗Peacebuilding · Video statement
Princess Abeer S. bin Farhan Al Saud
Princess Abeer S. bin Farhan Al Saud contributes a perspective on sustainable development, responsibility and regional peacebuilding.
Watch video ↗German-Arab cooperation · Video statement
Houssam Maarouf
DAFG Vice President Houssam Maarouf reflects on the purpose of the Dialogue and the importance of durable German-Arab cooperation.
Watch video ↗