SHARJAH: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 54th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, which is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and will continue until September 29.
The show, the largest event of its kind on the agenda of trade exhibitions specialising in jewelry in the UAE and the region, is attended by more than 900 exhibitors, representing major international companies and brands in the field of watches, gold, precious stones, and rare jewelry pieces.
Abdullah bin Salem toured the show halls, viewing the exhibits, designs and rare pieces displayed by the participants.
He listened to a detailed explanation from the pavilions’ managers about samples of their exhibits and the innovative techniques in craftsmanship and design, in addition to the latest methods and techniques in the gold and jewellery industry and trade market, and its latest developments and trends at
the regional and global levels.
The Deputy Ruler of Sharjah stopped at a number of local and international show platforms, and the Emirati Goldsmiths Platform, which displays the creations of an elite group of Emirati designers in the field of gold and jewellery, inspired by the Emirati heritage with a modern vision, and presents distinctive creations and designs that reflect the latest innovations in the world of jewellery.
The show, which extends over a total area of 30,000 square metres, presents a variety of the latest creations in the world of jewelry and watches, presented by several leading international designers from major jewelry houses, in addition to rare and valuable pieces created by the most prominent participating companies.
The exhibits include a wide range of jewelry designs, diamonds, 21-karat gold, platinum, silver, coloured gemstones, pearls, diamonds, and precious metals, in addition to watches and equipment for jewelry packaging.
India, Hong Kong and Italy top the list of participat
ing countries in terms of the number of exhibitors and companies, with 70 exhibitors from India and 50 exhibitors each from Hong Kong and Italy. In addition to the UAE, other countries are participating in the show, including the UK, the US, Russia, Singapore, China, Japan, Trkiye, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Bahrain, Lebanon, and others.
The show provides the opportunity to attend many events, special shows, competitions, activities and workshops specialised in the field of manufacturing and designing gold and jewelry. It also provides insight into the best innovative global practices in the field of design and meeting famous international designers and experts in precious metals and gemstones.
Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem was accompanied during his tour of the show by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Khalid Jasem Al Midfa, Chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority, Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chair
man of the Sharjah Sports Council, Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, Mohammed Ahmed Al Awadhi, Director General of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and several members of the Board of Directors of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, government officials, and diplomats representing the participating countries.
Source: Emirates News Agency