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THE Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2018 (DJWE 2018) first Watches and Jewellery Forum, sponsored by Fifty One East, has concluded.
The Forum focused on the roles played by designers, and shed light on the jewellery and gemstone industry from local and international perspectives. More than 100 interested participants attended the forum, in addition to VIPs and international experts hosting the sessions, who shared their expertise with the captivated audience. The forum was moderated by emcee Habib al Tameemi. The Forum, held at the Shangrila Hotel from 10am to 12pm as part of this year’s new DJWE 2018 activities, featured sessions created by acclaimed industry brands and personalities, including Hueb, Nsouli Jewellery, H. Moser & Cie and Falamank by Tarfa Itani. The event allowed attendees to share their passion and encourage knowledgesharing from emerging and established international and local designers and enthusiasts alike, as well as offered behind the scenes access to the luxurious world of jewellery and watches.
Designers and experts discussed the latest trends and preferences of consumers, each acting as inspiration for jewellery designers in the region and the industry’s future road map. The forum included a variety of sessions covering ‘jewellery for the design-savvy’ (Hueb), ‘Bridal Jewellery’ (Nsouli Jewellery), the ‘history and traditions in Haute Horology’ (H. Moser & Cie.), as well as ‘Arab Design and Jewellery’ (Falamank by Tarfa Itani).
Bader Abdullah al Darwish, Chairman and Managing Director of Fifty One East, sponsor of the event, said: “The Doha Jewellery & Watches Forum, the first at the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition, received a wide range of awareness as participants were interested to learn more about the history of the watches and jewellery industry. We are proud to collaborate with this prestigious exhibition and share our wide range of expertise through a range of industry experts and participants.”
Ahmed al Obaidli, Director of Exhibitions at QTA, said: “Since its inception 15 years ago, DJWE has made great strides, growing and expanding edition after edition. Throughout the years, exhibitors have witnessed the remarkable development in Qatar’s exhibition facilities, as well as the increase in exhibitor numbers and participating brands, with new and enticing activities being introduced each edition to make DJWE more than just an exhibition.” (TNN)
