Photos: Sharjah’s watch and jewellery show kicks off

The event is running at 95% occupancy, and plans are on to add more halls in the future

Published: October 05, 2022 18:39 Anupam Varma, Assistant Editor and Pictures by Ahmed Ramzan, Senior Visual Journalist

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The 50th edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Wednesday. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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The five-day event, which runs until October 9, will host more than 400 exhibitors showcasing exquisite jewellery and watches from 500 local and international brands – the highest number of exhibitors the show has ever seen. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the show was inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority (SPCFZA). Organised by the Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Image Credit:

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Of the participants, 60 per cent are international, while 40 per cent are local. Many companies have come from India, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Italy. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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The current exhibition is already running at 95 per cent occupancy. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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Overall, participation at the exhibition is up 35 per cent compared to the previous edition. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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Many European and Latin American companies are participating at the exhibition for the first time. The Italian pavilion has plenty of companies, while Paraguay has joined the exhibition for the first time Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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Exhibitors at Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show at Sharjah Expo Centre, Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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Plans are already afoot on expanding the venue and adding more halls in the future. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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Visitors at Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show at Sharjah Expo Centre, Sharjah. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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The event's daily raffles will give visitors the chance to win jewellery and diamond prizes. There is also the grand raffle, which is set to take place on the closing day, providing the visitors with a chance to win one kilogram of gold for each purchase of Dh500. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan

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