Caretaker Prime Minister, Hassan Diab, cabled United Arab Emirates President, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, expressing his condolences over the passing of the deputy ruler of Dubai and Minister of Finance of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, wishing UAE further progress and prosperity under its wise leadership.