First Dubai Global Gem and Jewellery Fair gets underway

The first edition of the Dubai Global Gem and Jewellery Fair is underway, slated between March 20 – 22, 2014. This edition is expected to be an opportunity to source exclusive gems and jewellery in the market. The show will offer products including rare and exclusive jewellery, precious gemstones and diamonds from the GCC and India. This by-invitation event is hosted by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), Dubai’s and the region’s global gateway for commodity trade and enterprise, and the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC).

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC, said: "At DMCC we always look at new ways of connecting industry participants to strengthen international trading relations. The inaugural Dubai Global Gem and Jewellery Fair (GGJF) provides the ideal environment for international buyers to trade in top-quality precious gemstones, diamonds and couture jewellery. The GGJF also brings to Dubai a new “wholesale” jewellery market and buyers from over 25 different countries to the Emirate. Dubai has a strong track record in hosting these types of events due to its business friendly and innovative spirit clearly demonstrated by the recent World Expo 2020 bid win.”

Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC noted that the UAE accounts for 40 percent of India’s gem and jewellery exports. He added, “With India being the world’s leading diamond cutting and polishing centre and fast emerging Jewellery hub, it is only natural that the first international initiative hosted by the Council is in Dubai. In 2013, of India’s total gem and jewellery exports of US$36.4 billion, and US$ 14.4 billion worth of exports were to the UAE. Dubai is the single largest destination of Indian gem and jewellery products. The show leverages Dubai’s recognised status as the luxury retail and financial capital of the region and showcases the finest in gemstones, diamonds and jewellery from the crème de la crème from India and UAE.”

The show is expected to see around 130 exhibitors and over 170 booths with 600 select buyers from across the globe. It will host Retailers, Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Importers and Exporters of the Jewellery Industry worldwide. Exhibiting jewellery companies include Dhamani, Rosy Blue, Gitanjali Gems, Jewels Emporium and more.