Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition attracts biggest crowds

The 9th Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition closed its doors on 26^th February 2012, on the most successful and spectacular event yet. Organized by the Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), an average of 15,000 local and international visitors attended the event each day this year and is now the fifth biggest jewellery and watch exhibition in the world. The exhibition saw more than 300 international and local exhibitors showcasing the finest jewellery and watches in the region, with the total amount on display toping $US1 billion. The seven-day exhibition was spread over 15,000 square metres at the Doha Exhibition Centre. Exhibition is billed as the region's leading exhibitions of its kinds and yet again brought to Doha some of the world's finest jewellery and watch collections. QTA Chairman Mr. Ahmed Al Nuaimi said it was a great honor to bring the finest and most exclusive international jewellers and watchmakers to Qatar for the event as well as highlighting high-end local-based brands.