Further out, I admit to being a bit of techno-enthusiast, and I see the potential for many emerging technologies, including 5G communications, artificial intelligence and machine learning, and 3-D printing, to further boost productivity growth in the coming years.
By way of setting the scene for the presentations and discussions to follow, I propose this morning to spend a few minutes highlighting some of the key developments that have taken place in Bahrain and the region since we last hosted this event.