There is no conflict between favouring Islamic and traditional values and being more open and international.

The level of our educational development is high and serves as a strong basis for our future progress.

Theory states that Allahs law is cruel and unfair, but Allah himself has said that his law is indeed fair.

We are increasing our efforts to attract the right kind of foreign investors through our various agencies.

We need foreign skills to stay competitive.

As a small country, both in size and population, our future hinges on the quality of our people.

The nation will benefit in the long term if it continues to be open to foreign expertise. This will help the country to establish its business culture and environment faster, based on international best practice.