Insead University, Singapore
Thank you all for your kind welcome. In particular I would like to thank the Deans and Directors of Insead, and Professor Helmut for extending the invitation to join you here today.
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GCC-US Forum
I would like to start today by extending a very warm welcome to you all, and also thank the organisers of this conference. You have been thanked before, but you are due much more.
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International Labour Organization Event in Geneva
It is a pleasure for me to be with you today to discuss such an important issue. One of the reasons why I feel privileged to be here with you today is because I believe that the ILO is an organisation which has at its core, in its soul, an understanding that the labour market is not simply an economic issue; it is deeply personal.
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Bahrain Bankers’ Society
Thank you for the invitation to join you this evening. It is a real pleasure and privilege to be able to spend time with you – a group of people that has had such a positive impact on the economy of our country and wellbeing of our people.
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Middle East Business Group Launch in Singapore
It is truly an honour to stand before you and explain a little bit about what my thoughts are, what my country’s ambition and vision is, and how regionally Singapore can benefit from its greater partnership with the Middle East.
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Dinner with Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz of Pakistan
Tonight, we are privileged to be amongst brothers and friends whom the Kingdom of Bahrain counts on as good friends. My intention tonight is not to deliver a long speech but to make brief comments on the status of relations between our two countries. I wish to point out that a great speech has a good beginning and a good ending, and the two are as close together as possible.
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