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The 11th Annual Doha Jewellery and Watch Exhibition Celebrates Another Year of Success! [Mid-East.Info]
[March 31, 2014]

The 11th Annual Doha Jewellery and Watch Exhibition Celebrates Another Year of Success! [Mid-East.Info]


(Mid-East.Info Via Acquire Media NewsEdge)    •  The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition was opened to the public from February 25 to March 2, 2014 at the Qatar National Convention Centre    •  40,000 numbers of visitors attended the show, breaking last year's record.



   •  New this year, were special daily Catwalks and celebrity guest appearances    •  More than 500 of the world's best known and most prestigious gemstone and watch brands Doha, Qatar: Under the patronage of the Prime Minister of Qatar, Minister of Interior, HE Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani , the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2014, held for the first time as the Qatar National Convention Centre was a great success. A staggering 40,000 numbers of people attended the exhibition which held some of the world's most extraordinary and luxurious jewellery, gemstones and timepieces.

The six day annual event was organized by Qatar Tourism Authority in partnership with q.media events and for the first time – Fira Barcelona and sponsored by Qatar National Bank. The exhibition which encompassed more than 500 of the most luxurious gemstones and precious watches, attracted media and patrons from local, regional and global destinations.  With a plethora of glittering jewellery and extravagant timepiece, organizers reported that the exhibitors present at the show collectively had pieces on display which exceeded 600 million Qatari Riyals.


Visitors were entertained at this year's show with daily Catwalks. Occurring from 6pm-8pm, fashion conscious visitors saw everything from dazzling diamonds, bejeweled jewellery to sophisticated watches.  There were also celebrity appearances by Lebanese born singer, actress, presenter, fashion icon and brand ambassador to Voyaeur, Maya Diab and Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton is best known as being the youngest Formula One race car series winner and is currently brand ambassador for IWC Schaffhausen.  Upon his entrance to the show, he described the annual exhibition as "spectacular." This year, International brands that were featured in the show included: Mouawad Jewellery W.L.L., AL Zain Trading Co WLL, Graff/Qatar Marketing Co., Christie's Jewellery, David Webb. Significant local exhibitors that could be seen were: Al Fardan Jewellery Company, Ali Bin Ali group, Al Majed Jewellery, Blue Salon, Al Muftah Jewellery, Amiri Gems WLL,  Fifty One  East, Al Jaber watches, Marzooq Al Shamlan & Sons WLL, Al Majed Pearls / Dar Al Majid Jewellery, Royal Jewellery (Al Malakia), Bulgari Jewellery,  Al Makki Jewellery  & Watches, Al Mawla  Jewellery,  Matis Jewellery , Versailles  Jewellery, Wazni Jewellery, Doha Marketing Services Co. (Domasco) Tiara Jewellery, Tzarina Jewellery, Blue Diamond Group, Paris Gallery, Domasco, Mattis Jewellery, Charmeleena, Sabek and Safana Jewellery.

Featured also at the show was home-grown brand Qatar Luxury Group (QELA). The brand which has international reach debuted, their most recent creations in previous metals and gemstones. Their lines which took inspirations from Qatar's tranquil and vibrant landscapes were a reminder of the beauty that exists in the country.

For more information, visit our website: www.djwe.qa About Qatar Tourism Authority: Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) manages Qatar's burgeoning tourism industry and develops it through establishing high profile international and local exhibitions as successful annual calendar events in Qatar.

QTA's mission is to promote Qatar as a world class tourism destination for business, leisure, culture, education and sport.  Its role is to showcase the country's unique cultural heritage and highlight its tourist attractions.

Acknowledged as the fastest growing economy in the world, Qatar has taken its place on the world stage by hosting global sporting events such as the upcoming 2022 World Cup.  As a world class business hub Qatar is where visitors can also enjoy some of the finest hospitality in the world with uber luxury leisure facilities and abundant tourist activities.

About Qatar Media Services W.L.L: q.media is a 100% Qatari company owned by the Qatari Government. q.media was established in 2004 with the vision to work in outdoor, audio and visual advertising, events and conferences and the film industry. In addition to a healthy business portfolio within Qatar, q.media also owns a number of operations globally. These companies, covering numerous business sectors, include the largest film distributor and exhibitor in the Middle East, and a leader in the field of outdoor advertising, which operates throughout Australia, Indonesia and Vietnam. www.qmediame.com About Fira: Fira de Barcelona is the Spanish leading trade and industrial show organizer and boasts a preeminent position in the European trade fair market. With a portfolio of over 70 shows of different frequencies that bring together 30,000 exhibitors, both direct and represented and receive 2.5 million visitors from over 200 countries. 15 of its trade show feature among the European and international benchmark events. The institution has 400,000 m² of exhibition floor space, one of the largest areas in Europe, spread over 2 venues: Montjuïc and Gran Via.

It is one of the finest platforms to do business, share knowledge and hold major international events, twinned with the unmatchable Barcelona brand, one of the most dynamic and creative cities in Europe with over a century of tradition in the organization of big events. As an economic driver it contributes to the promotion and international outreach of companies and provides support for the productive sector, trade professionals and entrepreneurs, as well as spreading knowledge and entrepreneurial culture.

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