The Ultimate Jewellery & Watch Showcase in the Middle East Opens

Manama, Bahrain: Jewellery Arabia 2011 will be officially inaugurated under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre on Tuesday 26 October.

The 20th exhibition in this prestigious series runs until Saturday 30 October. Over 600 companies from more than 30 countries will be in attendance, spanning a total floor area of 18,000 square metres. Collectively, they form the largest display of precious gems, finished jewellery and luxury watches in the Middle East.

To cater to high demand for space the show organisers have commissioned two semi-permanent structures to extend existing facilities at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre for the fifth year in a row.

Jewellery Arabia 2011 has sold out to capacity. The international watch and jewellery industry is looking to the Middle East for growth, and the exhibition is a proven gateway to this important
economic sector,
said Arabian Exhibition Management’s director of sales and marketing Fawzi Al Shehabi.

Over the last 19 years, Jewellery Arabia has steadily evolved into the single most important jewellery and watch exhibition in the Middle East. Its size, quality and variety remain unchallenged; and sustained growth in the number of exhibitors has been matched by increased attendance year on year. Once again, Jewellery Arabia 2011 promises to be the Middle East industry event of the year and we look forward to yet another exceptional event

Al Shehabi continued.

Leading Luxury Brands Return

Eminent jewellery houses and watch manufacturers making a return appearance at Jewellery Arabia 2011 include Cartier, Chopard, Harry Winston, Hublot, Patek Phillipe and Piaget amongst numerous others.

International country pavilions from Brazil, Hong Kong and India, in addition to a strong Lebanese and GCC contingent complements this line up.

Amongst them are some of Bahrain’s leading jewellers – Bahrain Jewellery Centre, Asia Jewellers, Al Mahmood Pearls, Al Zain and Devji - who will bring together stunning collections of famous international brands in boutique formats.

The dynamic and innovative designs of local jewellers will also be spotlighted by a dedicated pavilion of Bahrain jewellers, coordinated by Tamkeen.

Many of these exhibiting companies will once again have an exclusive presence in the Middle East at Jewellery Arabia, affording upwards of 40,000 visitors a unique preview of the global market.

The exhibition’s high quality profile and enthusiastic consumer following continues to reflect the region’s passion for fine jewellery, which has succeeded in creating one of the world’s largest and most dynamic markets.

 

The 6th Middle East Watches, Jewellery and Pen Awards

Further highlighting the importance of the Middle East region, for the sixth successive year, the Middle East Watches, Jewellery and Pen Awards will be held on the sidelines of Jewellery Arabia 2011 at the Ritz Carlton Hotel Bahrain on 26 October.

Hosted by MPP-ME, publishers of Arabian Watches and Jewellery Magazine, the Awards are the culmination of an online public voting system and the analysis of an elite committee comprising of watch, jewellery and pen collectors with no direct commercial ties to the industry.

Fostering cohesion amongst Jewellery Arabia participants whilst also acknowledging their individual contribution to the industry, the glittering ceremony serves as a reflection of industry trends in the Middle East and are a barometer of industry and public sentiment.