Mohammed bin Rashid receives Egyptian Prime Minister

Dubai (WAM): His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, this afternoon received the Egyptian Prime Minister, Dr. Ibrahim Mahlab. The meeting, which was attended by H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, reviewed the historical fraternal relations between the UAE and the Arab Republic of Egypt and their brotherly peoples. Sheikh Mohammed and Dr. Mahlab also exchanged talks about a number of political, economic, and development issues in relevant to the current Arab situation and ways to employ the capabilities and energies to serve the Arab nation. During the fraternal talks between Sheikh Mohammed and the Egyptian Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed stated that the UAE, since the era of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, owe Egypt and its people all honour, respect, and appreciation, stressing that Egyptian human energies were one of the first Arab talents that came to the country, especially in the sectors of education, media and others. Dr. Mahlab expressed his pleasure at visiting the UAE, appreciating the hospitality and fraternal welcome he received in Dubai, which he described as, "The city of happiness, modernity and creativity". He said "I am as an Arab citizen; I feel happy when I set foot upon Dubai International Airport and I have the same feeling when I leave this Arab city holding fond memories, it enhances my feelings of pride as it is a unique Arab city which brings together all world cultures and all the people are happy, full of joy and confidence, freedom and hospitality." His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid and the visiting Prime Minister highlighted the importance of the media and its national and humanitarian message, especially in terms of "Highlighting the issues of our nation and issues of the Arab nation." The meeting was attended by Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister for Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of State, and head of the honorary mission accompanying Dr. Mahlab, as well as other officials. – Emirates News Agency, WAM