The
15th edition of Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2018 (DJWE),
opening today at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre
(DECC), will bring together world-renowned brands and up-and-coming
designers in a display of sophisticated timepieces and jewellery
collections, and a programme of new activities.
Open to visitors
until February 26, the highly-anticipated event will feature more than
490 local and international prestigious brands, offering a wide range of
exceptional jewellery and timepieces.
Visitors can pre-register for
their complimentary access to the event at www.djwe.qa, or
alternatively on-site at DECC. This milestone edition marks 15 years of
luxury, glamour and exclusive reveals. Throughout the show’s sparkling
history, DJWE has successfully retained and reinforced its position as a
must-visit event for jewellery aficionados, and as one of the foremost
business events held in Qatar.
Even as the Qatari market overcomes
exceptional circumstances, DJWE continues to be an established,
prominent platform, attracting entrepreneurs and established brands
alike from around the world.
Proudly returning to DJWE 2018 is the
Young Qatari Designers (YQDs) initiative, held under the patronage of HE
the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin
Khalifa al-Thani.
Six talented Qatari designers will take part in
the global platform to present their collections and make their debuts
on the international jewellery scene. To elevate the local designers and
to add to this year’s programme of activities, DJWE has partnered with
AlBahie, Qatar’s first auction house, to host a charity auction to
benefit Education Above All. Scheduled on February 25 at DECC, the
charity auction named ‘MILEstones’ will provide jewellery enthusiasts
with the opportunity to bid on unique signature pieces by YQD to
celebrate the 15th edition of DJWE.
This year’s event will also
incorporate a new one-day forum, featuring seminars tomorrow at
Shangri-La Doha, offering behind the scenes access to the luxurious
world of jewellery and watches.
The event will allow attendees to
share their passions and will encourage knowledge-sharing from emerging
and established international and local designers, and enthusiasts
alike.
Spaces for the DJWE Forum are limited so pre-registration is recommended via www.djwe.qa
This
February, the jam-packed programme at DJWE 2018 will enjoy both new and
returning activities for visitors to enjoy. For the first time,
visitors can take part in a complimentary fine jewellery workshop led by
master craftsmen, showcasing the delicate art of making jewellery.
In
addition, visitors can attend the daily DJWE Majlis Talks, that will
host informal discussions for 12 persons from the local community to
attend, hosted by industry professionals and experts.
Attendees
looking for a keepsake from this year’s 15th edition can join in the fun
at the Ooredoo photo booth, offering a take away, shareable animated
GIF image on a customised background of their choice. Upon popular
demand, French watchmaking expert Objectif Horlogerie returns to host
daily complimentary watchmaking sessions, offering enthusiasts a diploma
into the precision and complexity of handcrafting timepieces.
International
watch experts Artcurial will also provide watch collectors with daily
free consultations and valuations. In addition, DJWE will welcome for
the 15th consecutive year Qatar-based premium jewellers, Alfardan
Jewellery Company, Ali Bin Ali Group, Al Majed Jewellery, Amiri Gems
WLL, and Fifty One East, who will return to present their unique,
world-class collections.
DJWE is organised by Qatar Tourism Authority and delivered by Auditoire.
