De Beers shines light on budding jewellery designers

Diamond giant De Beers will this year conduct its bi-annual Shining Light Awards jewellery design competition. De Beers beneficiation manager Kagiso Fredericks told Rough & Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview they set aside 4.5 carats...

22 july 2024

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club mulls diamond safari tours in southern Africa

DiaMondaine Diamantaires Club (DDC) is set to organise diamond safari tours in southern Africa, home to major diamond-producing countries. DDC founder Agnes Abdulahu told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa that the launch of the first diamond safari...

15 july 2024

Vladislav Zhdanov: Questions of efficiency and investment potential of diamond mining versus diamond growing pique keen interest

Vladislav Zhdanov is Professor at the National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE). He told Rough&Polished about new researches into the effectiveness of diamond production methods.

02 july 2024

Why it's expensive to cut and polish diamonds in Africa? ADMA president António Oliveira has the answer

The African Diamond Manufacturers Association (ADMA) president António Oliveira told Rough&Polished’s Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that the lack of a robust infrastructure in Africa fails to accelerate and encourage manufacturing...

24 june 2024

Edahn Golan: IPO feasible but not Anglo’s preferred way to sell De Beers

Edahn Golan, owner of the eponymous Edahn Golan Diamond Research and Data, told Rough&Polished's Mathew Nyaungwa in an exclusive interview that while an IPO of De Beers is “feasible,"  he does not think this is a route Anglo American...

17 june 2024

SAIF Zone Authority takes part in the 53rd Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show

31 january 2024

The Sharjah Airport International Free Zone (SAIF Zone) Authority is taking part in the 53rd Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show which is held under the patronage of H H Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah from 13th January through 4th February 2024. The exhibition is showcasing opulent displays of gold, precious stones, and jewellery by over 500 exhibitors and elite global brands in the sector.

SAIF Zone Authority highlights viable investment prospects in gold and jewellery manufacturing within the Emirate of Sharjah, along with the concessions available at its Gold, Diamond, and Commodities Park. The park plays host to an ever-rising number of global companies specialising in gold and diamond production and manufacturing, offering an ideal environment for investors and traders in precious stones who are looking to expand their businesses and enter global markets, thanks to the exceptional amenities and top-notch services it offers.

Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, Director of SAIF Zone, said the Zone’s participation in the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show, one of the biggest events of its kind across the Middle East and North Africa, attests to its relentless efforts to draw in a range of global companies to establish their businesses in Sharjah.

"By participating in the Show, we at SAIF Zone affirm our commitment to creating an exemplar environment for attracting investments to Sharjah. We are especially focused on appealing to companies operating in gold and precious stones, many of which have their regional headquarters at our Gold, Diamond, and Commodities Park," he said.

Aruna Gaitonde, Editor in Chief of the Asian Bureau, Rough & Polished