DUBAI, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The third Malaysia Services Exhibition (MSE), scheduled for April 13, will showcase the world-Class capabilities of 131 Malaysian companies, with the highlight being the state-of-the-art green technology. Malaysia's Trade Consul in Dubai Datuk Dzulkifli Mahmud said MSE 2010 would present a judicious mix of services pertinent to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), West Asia, Africa and Central Asia.

During the three-day show at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, visitors will be updated on Malaysia's professional services; energy and power generation; oil and gas; and construction.

Other service clusters include information communication technology (ICT); healthcare; franchising; education and specialised training; and financial services.

Dzulkifli said: "Malaysian services are a significant component of social and infrastructure development across the world.

"Increasing consciousness on quality, efficiency and cost has enabled Malaysia to make further inroads into the services export market."

A specially designated "Eco Oasis" at the MSE exhibition will display the accomplishments and services of Malaysian companies in environmental conservation.

The trade consul described the annual event, organised by the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (Matrade), as a major driver of Malaysia-GCC engagement in the services sector.

"The GCC remains a major focus area for Malaysia as we continue to enhance our internationally-renowned services expertise, offering cutting-edge solutions, especially in green technology," Dzulkifli said.

He further said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the development outlook articulated by Abu Dhabi and Dubai especially offered immense long-term prospects for Malaysian services.

"Sharing our expertise with these promising, high growth markets will be mutually beneficial," he noted.

Dzulkifli said landmark initiatives such as the new Doha International Airport in Qatar, Al-Reem Island Project and Formula 1 circuit in Abu Dhabi, Meydan Racecourse Dubai and the Jizan Economic City in Saudi Arabia were testimony to the pivotal role of Malaysian services sector in the fast-expanding GCC infrastructure.

Nearly 120 Malaysian companies involved mainly in trading, construction and architecture are operating in the UAE alone.

Besides UAE, the GCC comprises Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

The Malaysia Services Forum, to be hosted on the opening day of MSE 2010, will offer participants an overview of the Malaysian expertise in selected areas such as professional services, ICT and healthcare.

The second MSE held in March 2009 attracted 4,000 trade visitors and witnessed a high level of interest from GCC businesses as well as human resources development professionals.

A high-level UAE delegation led by Foreign Trade Minister Sheikha Lubna Al Qassimi visited Malaysia in November 2009, underlining the resolve of the two countries to pursue further opportunities for bilateral exchanges.

-- BERNAMA