Japan Participates In MidEast Watch And Jewellery Show For First Time

Japan participates in MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show for first time

The upcoming 45th edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show will witness a significant Japanese participation for the first time in its 24-year history.

SHARJAH, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 25th Sep, 2018) The upcoming 45th edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show will witness a significant Japanese participation for the first time in its 24-year history.

This participation in the show will be in the form of a Japanese pavilion, which will include a number of Japanese companies that are considered leaders in the watch and jewellery industry. The show, which will be held with support from the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will take place at Expo Centre Sharjah, from 2nd -6th October.

Commenting on the announcement, Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, stated that both the Japanese participation in a national pavilion in the show reflects the growing role of the mega-event as a leading specialised exhibition that attracts the most prominent companies and brands from around the world.

He added that the Japanese participation presents an added value to the exhibition, especially since Japan is considered one of the world’s most prolific manufacturers of pearls and finished jewellery, besides maintaining a good position in the diamond jewellery sector.

The Indian pavilion will be the largest at this year’s show and will include 58 companies that will showcase their latest modern and traditional jewellery designs. The Hong Kong pavilion is the second largest in terms of number of exhibitors and will include 55 companies and brands that will participate in this year’s event. Other prominent national pavilions in the exhibition are the Italian, Turkish, Malaysian, Singaporean, Lebanese and Thai pavilions.

The show, which is considered the first and biggest specialised economic exhibition of its kind in the UAE and the region, will present the latest designs and trends in watches, jewellery, diamonds and precious stones, amidst the participation of more than 500 local and international companies and brands from 25 different countries.