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DOHA: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the government is focusing on efforts to lure Indian professionals, skilled workers and entreprenuers residing in foreign countries to visit Malaysia.He said the move was in line with the Cabinet's decision to expand visa waiver for Indian nationals who are working outside their country, with 500,000 of them making the bulk of the 2.3 million foreign workforce in Qatar alone.Zahid said there is a huge opportunity to tap into the Indian diaspora market as there is a high volume of direct flights from Qatar to Malaysia.

"We are also stepping up efforts to lure more Qataris and Middle-East tourists to visit Malaysia as we noticed that the numbers have been slipping over the past two years," Zahid told Malaysian media members as he began his official visit here today.Zahid said he would also discuss efforts to rejuvenate bilateral trade between Malaysia and Qatar which had been affected by the plunge of oil and gas commodities prices over last couple of years.

In addition, Zahid said he wishes to conclude several deals with the Qatari government to open more possibilities for Malaysian companies to take part in Qatar's rapid development as the nation prepares to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament."We foresee significant opportunities for cheap runescape gold Malaysian companies to supply materials and services."I also hope to conclude several key deals pertaining to Malaysia's status as a trading partner with Qatar," he said.Zahid will begin his official visit by having an audience with Qatar Emir, Sheikh Tamim Ahmad Al-Thani this morning, followed by an official welcoming lunch hosted by Sheikh Abdullah.Later this evening, Zahid, who is also the Home Minister, will host a dinner with Malaysian expatriates in Qatar.Iran, UAE qualify for 2017 FIFA Beach Soccer World | New Straits Times | Malaysia General Business Sports and Lifestyle News