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DMCC Middle East Gems and Jewellery Forum launched in Dubai -DMCC Middle East Gems and Jewellery Forum launched in Dubai - Over 250 delegates attended event inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation, CEO and Chairman of The Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World - UAE number one jewellery consuming nation in the Middle East Dubai, UAE; 9 November 2014: DMCC, Dubai’s and the region’s global gateway for commodity trade and enterprise officially launched the Middle East Gems and Jewellery Forum (‘MEGJF’) this morning. The event was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Department of Civil Aviation, CEO and Chairman of The Emirates Group and Chairman of Dubai World, held at the DMCC headquarters in Almas Tower, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, with global industry leaders, experts and media in attendance. Inspiring speeches from Robert Wan, Founder Robert Wan Group, on the topic of ‘The case for pearls, heritage and the future prospects’ and Alex Popov, Board Chairman, World Diamond Mark, ‘Diamonds share of today’s luxury spending’, sparked further debate among the 250 delegates representing all aspects of the jewellery industry. Matteo Marzotto, President of Fiera di Vicenza, also took the opportunity to announce the inaugural ‘Vincenzaoro Dubai’ where DMCC is a strategic partner. The four day jewellery show is to be hosted in Dubai, 23-26 April 2015, organised by Fiera di Vicenza SpA, the organiser one of the world’s largest and most-respected jewellery event portfolios and Dubai World Trade Centre. The MEGJF 2014 welcomed exhibitors Arabian Pearls, DMCC Gold Bullion Coins, Gemfields, Gemological Institute of America, International Gemological Institute DMCC, SGL, Shrenuj and Vicenzaoro Dubai; and partners including title sponsor Gemfields, the world's leading producer of ethically-sourced rare coloured gemstones; key sponsors GIA, considered the world’s foremost authority in gemmology, and Vicenzaoro Dubai, the definitive global jewellery show. Supporting sponsors Dhamani and Robert Wan; and supporting partners Luxury Marketing Council, Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group and World Diamond Mark were also in attendance. Media partners included: The New Jeweller, Al Bayan, City 7 TV, Zahrat Al Khaleej, Diamond World and Jewellery News Asia. The MEGJF concluded with a glittering gala dinner at the Ritz-Carlton Dubai Hotel. For further information visit http://www.dmcc.ae/megjf