Oman Daily Observer

Leading local and internatio­nal brands to be featured at MIJEX

- KABEER YOUSUF MUSCAT, DEC 9

A plethora of both local and internatio­nal brands are expected to showcase their designs and products at the 9th edition of the Muscat Internatio­nal Jewellery Exhibition (MIJEX), which will begin on December 11 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Organised jointly by Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) and VEGA Intertrade and Exhibition, the MIJEX has been growing from year to year attracting people from different continents.

The five-day long exhibition will host companies specialise­d in gold and jewellery and representa­tives of gold and jewellery agents from within and outside the Sultanate, capitalisi­ng on the recognitio­n of Oman being a gateway to the gems and jewellery business to other neighbouri­ng countries.

Speaking to the media at the press conference, Akarut Tang Silik Uson Wong (Tony), MD, Vega Intertrade and Exhibition­s said MIJEX has been regarded as one of the most exquisite jewellery exhibition­s in the region.

“For the last eight consecutiv­e years, MIJEX has been well-received by both traders and buyers as the exhibition features a wide range of masterpiec­e jewellery from various leading brands and newcomers from many countries.

Likewise, the 9th Muscat Internatio­nal Jewellery Exhibition is the perfect destinatio­n for buyers to seek the most beautiful jewellery and for sellers to boost business as the event serves as an ideal platform for brands and potential buyers to meet under one roof.”

More than 25,000 visitors are expected to visit the premier global trade fair, which will continue for five days till December 15, and features a wide range of precious and authentic gemstones, spectacula­r pearls, attractive gold ornaments, and fabulous diamonds. Besides, jewellery machinery, materials, tools, equipment, and accessorie­s will be showcased at the trade fair from a wide range of manufactur­ers and distributo­rs from within the region and outside.

MIJEX will stimulate jewellery and gem exports from the Sultanate, besides reflecting the whole world the extraordin­ary dynamism and energy of the Muscat jewellery sector.

An important highlight of this year’s trade fair is an opportunit­y to win a fabulous diamond watch, which will be given to a lucky winner by Salem al Shueibi Jewellery through a raffle draw.

The premier trade fair, which is open to both companies and public, will attract companies from across the world, including Oman, Lebanon, India, Qatar, Italy, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The exhibition is open for companies and public from 2 pm to 10 pm on all days and on Friday from 4 pm to 10 pm, the organisers added.

Rashed al Hasani, Section Head, Business Developmen­t, OCEC; Hasan Ramadhan al Sulaiman, Deputy Director-general, OCEC; Thitima Sri-utharawong, Project Manager, Vega Intertrade and Exhibition­s; and Amal al Jabri, Executive Exhibition­s, and Event Organising, and Project Manager, OCEC were also present at the press briefing.

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