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Expo Centre Sharjah set to host 52nd Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show

22 september 2023

Expo Centre Sharjah is ready to host the 52nd edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, taking place from 27th September to 1st October, 2023. 

Backed by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), the highly anticipated event will bring together over 500 local and international exhibitors under one roof.

The exhibition will feature renowned specialists in the global gold and jewellery sector, as well as leading brands in the realms of gold, diamonds, and watches that will unveil exclusive designs for the fall and winter seasons of 2023-2024 within an expansive area spanning 30,000 square metres.

The event will welcome participants from various countries, including Bahrain, China, France, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, United Kingdom, USA and Yemen.

Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, highlighted the show's significance as one of the most important specialised exhibitions in the Middle East and North Africa dedicated to gold and jewelry. The event is expected to draw an impressive number of enthusiasts keen to explore the latest international designs in the industry, along with developments in luxury jewellery, watches, precious stones, and diamond jewellery.

Andrey Polyakov, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau in Dubai, UAE, for Rough & Polished