Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Jewellery Arabia 2024 is set to organise a diverse line-up of events and activities, taking place on November 26 – 30 at Exhibition World Bahrain.
This year’s edition of Jewellery Arabia will witness a 30% increase in exhibitors in the Gold Souq, aiming to showcase the Kingdom’s rich cultural heritage through a range of gold pieces. Including the participation of several talented artists, the event will also welcome Art Concept Studio, an art gallery featuring paintings and sculptures centred around the theme of “Art Adorned: Jewels of the Middle East”, a celebration of the fusion between tradition and modernity in contemporary Middle Eastern art.
Sarah Ahmed Buheji, the CEO of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) and Chairman of Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), affirmed the role of exhibitions and conferences in elevating the Kingdom’s position as a global destination for business opportunities, in addition to supporting efforts to attract global exhibitions while also highlighting the Kingdom’s competitive advantage.
Buheji further noted that the 32nd edition of Jewellery Arabia has gathered hundreds of international luxury brands under one roof and has drawn visitors from around the world. Noting that the exhibition provides a platform for designers, influencers and artists to share their insights and experiences.
“Our endeavours continue to focus on improving visitors’ experience. As such, we are committed to enriching Jewellery Arabia’s annual agenda to include more sessions and workshops on various industry topics organised by global experts and specialists in the field” Mohammed Ebrahim, General Manager of Informa Markets, said.
As part of the programme taking place at the Diamond Dialogues Stage, authors Katerina Perez and Kevin Ferreira will unveil the new ‘Paraiba Book’ in a lively discussion about the inspiration behind the book’s development. During the exhibition, a variety of notable panel discussions will also take place with leading figures and pioneers in the field.
The speakers will include: Bebe Bakshi, Katerina Perez, Tracey Ellison and Renu Choudhary, who will each host separate sessions highlighting emerging trends in the jewellery industry.
Nada Abughris, Head of Sales and Digital Marketing at Sarah Ho Jewellery, will discuss sustainability and ways in which brands can repurpose antique jewellery into modern, contemporary creations. Designer Nouran El Marmari, Founder of Marmari Jewellery, will also present an interactive session that will enable visitors to find their personal style.
Her Royal Highness Princess Nourah AlFaisal, Founder of NUUN Jewels, and Melanie Grant, Executive Director of the Responsible Jewellery Council, will delve into their personal journey in the field, while also shedding light on the meaning of luxury in the Middle East. Florence Carr, Creative Director of Florence Carr Jewellery, will host an insightful session sharing her predictors for the future of the luxury jewellery industry with a focus on rare gemstones.
The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) will organise an exclusive discussion celebrating the launch of “Egyptian Royal Family Jewellery” by Dr. Abdulla Alsulaiti. Hosted by Noor Jamsheer, Chief Executive Officer of DANAT, the event will feature a special guest Amina El Demirdash, granddaughter of Queen Nazli and niece of King Farouq. Additionally, Ziad Khalid, Senior Instructor at DANAT, will deliver two sessions on “How to Buy Gemstone Jewellery” and “An Exploration into the Allure of Natural and Lab-Grown Diamonds”.
Jewellery Arabia is also launching a new pavilion this year. The International Designers Pavilion will feature global designers with wholly unique pieces, such as: Taevika Jewellery, Saneem Jewellery, Ferreira Gems, Avira Diamond, Garnazelle, and Ina Lazarov Paris.
The highly-anticipated event will also present a wide variety of Food and Beverage outlets, located inside Halls 7 & 8.
Jewellery Arabia & Scent Arabia will open their doors on 26 – 28 November from 2 pm to 10 pm, 29 November from 4 pm to 10 pm, and 30 November from 2 pm to 10 pm.
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