epa04567274 A handout picture made available by the Office of the Egyptian Presidency shows HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai (centre – R), shaking hands with the Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi (centre – L), at the al-Mushrif Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 18 January 2015. According to reports the Egyptian President began a two-day visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) 17 January during which he will have talks with top UAE officials and attend the World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi in a reflection of the strong diplomatic and financial support the oil-rich gulf country has offered al-Sisi over the period of his rule in Egypt. EPA/OFFICE OF EGYPTIAN PRESIDENCY / HANDOUT HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES