Dubai, October 10, 2023: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India hosted the third edition of its International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) in Dubai from October 10-12, 2023. The event attracted a record-breaking 500+ international buyers from 32 countries, reflecting the growing demand for Indian jewellery in the global market.
IGJS Dubai featured 45 exhibitors showcasing a wide range of products, including diamond and gemstone studded jewellery, gold jewellery, and other jewellery creations. The curated exhibition was exclusively dedicated to offering top-quality Indian jewellery to international buyers.
At the inauguration ceremony, Mr. Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group, said, "We are happy to host GJEPC's International Gem & Jewellery Show as it is a good way to promote Dubai as a destination and well as help the international trade to congregate at this beautiful venue."
Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC, added, "Middle East has been a significant market for the Indian gem and jewellery industry. Also, Dubai being a distribution center, serves as a hub for jewellery trade across GCC, CIS, Far East, and some parts of Europe, which adds to its strategic importance and influence in the global jewellery ecosystem."
Over 500 buyers from 32 different countries attended the event, including Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Egypt, France, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Arabia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, UAE, UK, Uruguay, USA, and Uzbekistan.
The buyers' profile was equally diverse, with wholesalers, retailers, importers, and exporters representing all sectors of the jewellery industry worldwide. This dynamic mix of attendees ensured that IGJS Dubai was the perfect platform for networking, discovering new trends, and conducting business in the global jewellery marketplace.
As part of the council's commitment to strengthening trade relations with the UAE, GJEPC established the India Jewellery Exposition (IJEX) center in Dubai. IJEX serves as a dedicated B2B platform, providing GJEPC members with the opportunity to exhibit their products and secure orders in the UAE market throughout the year. It is estimated that IJEX has facilitated trade worth $3.3 million so far.
The third edition of IGJS Dubai was a resounding success, showcasing the best of Indian jewellery to the world. The event attracted a record-breaking number of international buyers, reflecting the growing demand for Indian jewellery in the global market.
