Qatar Tourism (QT) sponsored the 2025 Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference, which took place from January 29 - 31 at The Ned Doha, a statement said Sunday.
The event welcomed prominent global figures, including government officials, diamond industry leaders, and experts from over 40 countries. The conference explored key trends, fostered collaboration, and addressed challenges in the diamond and gemstone industry.
The opening ceremony featured a welcome address by QT and Visit Qatar chairman HE Saad bin Ali al-Kharji. "The synergy between this event and the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition, which is currently being hosted by Qatar Tourism, underscores Qatar’s strategic vision of becoming a global hub for luxury, blending world-class infrastructure, exceptional hospitality, and cultural heritage," he said.
“We’re excited that we succeeded in organising this inaugural conference in the span of just three months and look forward to meaningful and productive sessions,” said Alex Popov, chair of the DIDGC Organising Committee.
The conference featured keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions led by prominent global figures, including HE the Minister of State for Foreign Trade Affairs Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al-Sayed, Botswana's Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Joy Kenewendo, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre executive chairman Ahmed bin Sulayem, World Diamond Council president Feriel Zerouki, and the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council vice chairman Kirit Bhansali, the statement added.
