DMCC, GJEPC India launch Dubai Global Gem & Jewellery Fair
Dubai, UAE, March 20, 2014 – DMCC, Dubai’s and the region’s global gateway for commodity trade and enterprise, and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) India, have officially opened the Global Gem & Jewellery Fair (GGJF) hosted in Dubai for the first time at Atlantis, The Palm, from 20-22 March, 2014.
From (L) to (R) Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC, H.E. T. P Seetharam, India Ambassador to UAE at the Inauguration of Global Gem & Jewellery Fair at Atlantis, Dubai.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony held on March 20 with media and industry participants in attendance, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC said: “We have enabled Dubai to establish itself as the global gateway for commodities trade by building the infrastructure required for industry participants to trade with confidence much like what we will see unfold here at the inaugural Dubai Global Gem & Jewellery Fair (GGJF). We look forward to hosting buyers and sellers from all across the globe as well as showcasing the finest in diamonds, jewellery and gemstones in collaboration with the GJEPC.”
From (L) to (R) Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC, H.E. T. P Seetharam, India Ambassador to UAE at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony of Global Gem & Jewellery Fair at Atlantis, Dubai.
Dubai has quickly emerged as one of the leading global centres for trade of gold, diamonds and precious stones. Combine that strength with the Emirate’s ideal location between the producing and consuming nations along the ‘New Silk Route’ and its unrivalled infrastructure including world-class cargo facilities, ports and airports that connect to over 220 destinations – the Emirate is all set to host the GGJF 2014.
From (L) to (R) Mr. Saunak Parikh, Convener, International Exhibitions, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Mr. Sunny Chittilappilly,Chairman, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, H.E. T. P Seetharam, India Ambassador to UAE, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC, Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Mr. Pankaj Parekh, Vice-Chairman, , The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India at the Global Gem & Jewellery Fair Press Conference held at Atlantis, Dubai.
With over 130 exhibitors participating from India and the GCC, the Global Gem & Jewellery Fair will provide an ideal platform for international buyers and sellers as they seek to trade top quality gems and couture jewellery during the three-day event where visitors from across the globe including GCC, KSA, Egypt, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Singapore, Eastern Europe, Russia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Pakistan and Malaysia, will take part.
