The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) ended its participation in InnoTrans 2026, the International trade fair for transport technology in Berlin, after signing contracts and financing agreements covering 10 new passenger trains, 33 freight locomotives, and 782 freight wagons along with agreements on systems modernisation and maintenance.
Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, showcased Dubai's competitive advantages as a global hub for the digital economy to 287 European startups and scaleups at its pavilion at GITEX AI Europe 2026 in Berlin.
Emirates confirmed it stands ready to launch daily services to Berlin and Stuttgart, committing more than €100 million ($116 million) each year in operational expenses, staff, airport charges, fuel and other expenditures, subject to the approval of the German Federal Ministry of Transport.
Berlin’s tourism sector declined in 2025, becoming Germany’s only major city to record a year-on-year drop. Visitor numbers fell 3.5%, with overnight stays down to 13.9 million in H1, and full-year totals expected just below 30 million.
