The 19th edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), which ran from February 20- 25, at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), has successfully concluded.
The highly anticipated and longest-running event in Qatar’s annual social calendar was held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, H E Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz Al Thani. Organised by Qatar Tourism and Qatar Business Events Corporation, the event was supported by Qatar Airways as the Official Airline Partner and Qatar National Bank as the Official Sponsor.
This year’s edition was attended by Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and other prominent dignitaries, as well as celebrities from the region, Bollywood stars and other famed personalities. Nancy Ajram, Irina Shayk, Nasser Al Attiyah, David Coulthard, and Mutaz Barsham were among the illustrious faces that visited the exhibition.
As the region’s largest business-to-consumer event of its kind, DJWE 2023 showcased an extensive display of luxurious jewellery and watch collections from over 500 local, regional and international brands.
This year’s big nine exhibitors included Alfardan Jewellery, Ali Bin Ali Luxury, Al Majed Jewellery, Al Muftah Jewellery, Amiri Gems, Bulgari, Blue Salon, Fifty One East and Louis Vuitton. In addition, 10 Qatari designers featured in a dedicated space to showcase their latest collections. DJWE 2023 also saw the return of the Turkish and the Indian pavilions, with vibrant stalls featuring various brands and bespoke designs that each celebrated the unique heritage and culture of these countries.
New to this year was a musical score developed exclusively for this edition by famed Qatari composer, Dana Al Fardan. In addition, two of Qatar Duty Free’s most iconic cafés, Harrod’s Tea Rooms and Venchi, were present for the first time, as well as Phillips, a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st century art and design, and which holds the world record for the most successful watch auctions.
In addition, a purpose-built studio was created on-site this year, where numerous interviews took place with notable brands including Damas, Philips and Mukhi Sisters, Chopard, Bulgari, Hublot, as well as local brand, ‘Al Witr’ and much more.