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The 50th edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show opened at Expo Centre Sharjah on Wednesday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The current exhibition is already running at 95 per cent occupancy.
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Overall, participation at the exhibition is up 35 per cent compared to the previous edition.
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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
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Exhibitors at Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show at Sharjah Expo Centre, Sharjah.
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Plans are already afoot on expanding the venue and adding more halls in the future.
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Visitors at Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show at Sharjah Expo Centre, Sharjah.
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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.
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