Doha: Unique pieces by Qatari designers and new, international luxury brands will be among the highlights at the upcoming 18th Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE).
DJWE will also reflect the cultural heritage of glamour and craftsmanship and will introduce the successful Young Qatari designers. It will showcase over 500 brands where local talents, international designers, global brands and jewellery aficionados are all set for the return of the exhibit after a one-year hiatus.
The event is set from May 9 to 12 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) in West Bay.
The high-profile gathering for jewellery aficionados, global brands, and aspiring designers will continue to be the heart of glamour, where exclusivity, beauty, art, legacy, and unique craftsmanship come together to tell the unforgettable story behind each jewel, said Qatar Tourism on its website.
Registration to attend the free-of-charge exhibition has been launched at Visit Qatar’s website. The 18th edition will host more than 65 exhibitors from over 10 countries; 500 renowned international brands; exclusive pavilions for Turkey and India with five and 18 exhibitors respectively; and workshops with jewellery and watches experts. Indian actor Alia Bhatt is the face of this year’s campaign.
According to Visit Qatar, previous editions had over 129 exhibitors coming from 14 countries, with 32,031 tallied visitors from 175 countries. Last year’s exhibit was postponed due to the pandemic. This is one of the two major events the country is hosting this May. Prior to this exhibit, a four-day Eid Festival will take place at Doha Corniche, featuring country’s first giant balloon parade, marching bands, daily fireworks, carnival games and food stalls.
DJWE 2020 had 74 international and 53 local exhibitors which showcased over 451 brands of jewellery and watches from 25 countries.
The five-day event timings are: from 3pm to 10pm on May 9; from 4pm to 10pm on May 10; from 12pm to 10pm on May 11 and 12; and from 3pm to 10pm on May 13.
The event is being organised by Qatar Business Events Corporation. Sponsors and partners are Qatar National Bank (official bank sponsor), Qatar Airways (official airline partner), and Al Fardan Automotive (official car sponsor).
