SHARJAH: Sheikh Khalid bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs, and Free Zones Authority, inaugurated the 53rd Watch Jewellery Middle East Show today under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.
The largest commercial jewellery exhibition in the UAE and across the region, the Watch Jewellery Middle East Show is organised by Expo Centre Sharjah (ECS) with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI).
This edition promises to dazzle patrons with displays by more than 500 exhibitors representing premium international companies and brands. Over the course of five days, through February 4, they will showcase a remarkable array of gold, diamonds, precious stones, pearls, emeralds, and rare, priceless showpieces.
Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi toured the exhibition, engaging with numerous exhibitors, local company officials, and international stands. He was briefed on the world-class displa
ys, glittering products, and state-of-the-art techniques used in gold manufacturing, as well as commercial prospects in the world of jewellery. In addition, he perused a splendid assortment of designs and innovations, from timepieces to jewellery to precious stones.
On the tour, Sheikh Khalid was accompanied by Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Chairman of Expo Centre Sharjah,Saif Mohammad Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, and a number of SCCI and ECS board members.
This edition of the Show is hosting numerous companies and brands from countries on the cutting edge of watch manufacturing and jewellery design, some of which are showcasing exclusive 2024 pieces.
Exhibitors have streamed in from a plethora of global nations, including India, the UK, the USA, Russia, the UAE, Bahrain, China, Hong Kong, Italy, Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand, Trkiye, and Yemen. At their stands, the skilled artistry of designers takes the spotlight
as they compete to make great strides in gold and precious metal craftsmanship.
Spread across a 30,000-square-metre exhibit floor, the event captivates visitors with an entire section dedicated to an impressive array of emeralds that accumulated naturally in vast quantities in the rock from which they were mined.
Source: Emirates News Agency