The UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum received today visiting Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Essam Sharaf. They discussed bilateral cooperation and ways of promoting it mainly in the economic and investment fields as well as Arab issues of common interest.  Shaikh Mohammed expressed confidence in the Egyptian people and leadership to overcome the current phase and work collectively to foster national unity and social stability as well as protect their country and preserve its supreme national interests.