International 'Jewellery Arabia' Show from Nov 25

17 Nov '08

6 min read

History of Jewellery Arabia:
The annual Jewellery Arabia Show which began in 1991 now attracts over 500 exhibitors to Bahrain's International Exhibition Centre every year. An international exhibition of fine jewellery and luxury watches, it attracts buyers and private collectors from throughout the Arab World.

Objects on display at the exhibition include antique jewellery, clocks, diamond and gem-set jewellery, gold jewellery, silver jewellery, silverware and watches with a host of reputable international exhibitors including Valentino, Chanel, Versace, Gucci, Swatch, Omega, Patek Philippe and other well-known names.

Jewellery Arabia, now established as the biggest and most prestigious jewellery exhibition in the Middle East, provides international jewellery houses with direct access to jewellery trade buyers and private collectors from throughout the Arab World. The international pavilions in addition to a strong Lebanese and GCC contingent will bring together stunning collections of famous international brands in boutique formats.

Many of the 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. Since its inauguration, Jewellery Arabia has firmly established itself as the biggest and most prestigious jewellery exhibition in the Middle East, providing international jewellery houses with unrivalled direct access to trade buyers and private collectors from throughout this important economic sector.

Bahrain great venue for Jewellery Arabia show:
Bahrain with its central geographic location to the Gulf States is the ideal location for Jewellery Arabia. With its physical connection to Saudi Arabia the region's single largest jewellery consumer and its position at the hub of Arab Gulf trade makes it the natural gateway to the Arabian jewellery market.

The Arabs' passion for fine jewellery has created the world's largest and most dynamic jewellery market, worth more than US$30 billion a year. The demand in this region for jewellery ranges from simple gold designs for everyday wear through to exclusive and customised pieces for social and festive occasions. The dynamic designs of local jewellers coordinated by the Bahrain Chamber of Commerce will also be displayed during the show.

The passion for jewellery stems from the fact that Bahrain had its own pearl industry, a trade which sadly has faded away. Pearls used to be Bahrain's primary economic product throughout its history until 1932 when the discovery of oil changed the course of our history. Bahrain has, no doubt, enjoyed the benefits of this natural resource. Still, oil is a finite commodity and Bahrain has made great strides toward diversification of its economy.

Bahrain is also a well-known offshore banking centre and international and regional inter-bank money market. Production of oil and natural gas and refinement of petroleum are also major economic activities in Bahrain. Industrialisation and private sector investment in sectors such as tourism are encouraged, which makes Bahrain a great venue for hosting the Jewellery Show.

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