Dubai set to host diamond summit in October
Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) will be hosting the third edition of its biennial two-day Dubai Diamond Conference 2017, under the theme ‘Destination Next – Shaping the future of an interconnected marketplace’.
The conference will be held on October 16 and 17 in Dubai, one of the world’s leading diamond trading hubs, and will bring together international leaders of the diamond industry ranging from African Ministers to traders, financiers and world-renowned jewellers, stated Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE), a DMCC platform.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, the executive chairman, DMCC, said: "Dubai has evolved rapidly as one of the world’s leading trading centres for rough diamonds and we look forward to welcoming all market participants to the conference in October."
The conference, he stated, will provide an opportunity to build relationships between companies and governments in producing and consuming countries further highlighting the pivotal role that Dubai plays in the global diamond trade for diamonds.
"A dynamic marketplace made for growth today and long into the future, Dubai continues to play a central role for the trade due to its ideal location between producing countries in Africa and cutting centres in South Asia and the Far East," noted Bin Sulayem.
DDE chairman Peter Meeus said: "Dubai is an established part of the diamond community and a much needed gateway to the Middle Eastern retail market. We will bring together over 500 stakeholders to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the trade today."
The DDE programme will enable discussions and debate with a focus on stimulating innovation and growth in the diamond industry, he added.
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