Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition opens

HE Minister of Economy and Commerce Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim bin Mohamed Al-Thani, under the patronage of HE Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al-Thani, inaugurated on Monday the 12th edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE).
Organized jointly by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), q.media Events and Fira Barcelona, the exhibition is staged at the Qatar National Convention Centre over five days.
Touring the pavilions of the exhibition, HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim underlined the keenness of international companies to participate in the event and to be present in the rapidly-growing Qatari market.
The minister said the country supports the exhibition and offers all kinds of facilitations for it, adding that its success is thanks to the team spirit and cooperation among organizing bodies.
HE Sheikh Ahmed bin Jassim said DJWE is an opportunity to forge deals and enter new markets in the region as it became a destination for exhibitors, providing visitors with a chance to learn about the latest techniques in the jewellery industry.
HE the minister stressed the significance of the exhibition for tourism in Qatar with the influx of large numbers of exhibitors and visitors alike.
 For his part, QTA Director of Exhibitions Hamad Al Abdan, said: "The Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) attracts a growing number of exhibitors, brands, and visitors year after year to become one of the most anticipated luxury events in the region. We are proud to see international and local brands in the field competing against each other to be present at the show, as we are exerting every effort to improve the show year after another to make it a landmark event in the calendar of luxury events in the region." "QTA is pinning significant hopes on the event’s success especially that we are seeing exclusive pieces launched exclusively during the event and people from across the region awaiting to come and buy luxury sets and creations," he added.
Online registration offsite and onsite was available and a shuttle bus service was provided between the parking area and the main entrance. Visitors were also seen using the golf carts to visit different areas, thereby speeding up their time between pavilions.
"Our special services for VIPs delighted visitors and the media as we have not only valet parking, but also a VIP lounge dedicated for VIPs to rest and relax in, whilst the media have a well-appointed media room at their disposal," said q.media Chief Enterprise Officer Ibrahim Abdullah Al Malki.
As the Qatari government's tourism planning and promotion arm, QTA works in partnership with stakeholders to plan, regulate and promote the development of a sustainable and mature tourism sector that contributes to Qatar's future and positions the country as a leading tourism destination.
Meanwhile, q.media Events, a part of Qatar Media Services, is a team of seasoned professionals who provide full event planning for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE), logistics and professional support to clients, creating breakthrough productions that inspire thousands.
Owned by Qatar Development Bank (QDB), q.media Group was established in 2004 with the vision, set by the Qatari government, to work in outdoor, audio and visual advertising, events and conferences and the film industry. Whilst q.media has a healthy business portfolio within Qatar, it owns a number of operations globally. These global companies cover numerous business sectors including the largest film distribution and screening company in the Middle East and the largest media printing house in Australia which operates outdoor advertising in Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and Thailand.
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.
Source: QNA