Dubai Duty Free annual sales rise to Dh7.05 billion; Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition reveals 2018 edition; Jaquet Droz opens its new boutique in Dubai.

   
 
 

Market News

 

Dubai Duty Free annual sales rise to Dh7.05 billion.

Dubai Duty Free (DDF) is hailing 2017 as a record year after its annual sales rose 5.6 per cent to Dh7.05 billion.

In 2017, DDF operation recorded 27.2 million sales transactions at an average of 75,000 sales transactions per day, while a total of 73 million units of merchandise were sold.

DDF, ranked as the biggest single duty free airport location in the world, expects to record significant growth in annual sales to nearly Dh12 billion ($3 billion) by 2022, driven primarily by the expansion of Dubai's second airport, Al Maktoum International (DWC).
 

Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition reveals 2018 edition.

Organisers of Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), announces the 15th  edition of the exhibition will be held between 21 and 26 February at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC). The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Shangri-La Doha Hotel, attended by senior government representatives, exhibition organisers, and exhibitors. 

The six-day event, presented by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and delivered by Auditoire, will feature more than 400 brands from over 10 countries bringing an extensive display of classic and contemporary luxury collections by internationally-recognised brands and designers. 
 

Jaquet Droz opens its new boutique in Dubai.

Jaquet Droz announces the opening of its first boutique in the Dubai Mall, inviting connoisseurs, collectors and watch aficionados from the Middle East to explore and discover the 280-year-old legacy of the brand.
 
 

Company News

 

Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie welcomes Zenith as a new partner-brand.

The Manufacture Zenith watches, established in Le Locle, becomes the 42nd brand to join the FHH. 2017 has been a great year for the FHH and for Zenith too which has shown how an established brand can innovate like a start-up. Zenith shows that Fine Watchmaking remains wide-open to new developments and discoveries. 
 

Damiani inaugurates its flagship store in Dubai.

Damiani has unveiled its flagship Middle East store in the exclusive venue of the Dubai Mall. During the opening event, the ceremonial ribbon cutting took place in presence of HH Sheikh Mohammad Bin Maktoum Bin Rashid Al Maktoum alongside Guido Damiani. 
 

Bonhams appoints Jean Ghika as Global Director of Jewelry.

Bonhams announces Jean Ghika as their newly appointed Global Head of Jewellery. As part of her new role, Jean Ghika will oversee sales in Bonhams global offices in London, New York, Hong Kong and Los Angeles. Jean has had 25 years of experience working at Bonhams and is recognised as one of the world’s leading jewellery experts. 
 

BULGARI at the 2017 Globe Soccer awards in Dubai.

The 2017 edition of the Globe Soccer Awards was held in Dubai on December 28th.  Bulgari is one of the event’s main sponsors and presented each of the 13 award recipients with a personalised Octo Finissimo Automatic watch engraved on the case side. A tribute to the living legends of the world’s most popular sport, the Globe Soccer Awards ceremony is the flagship international soccer event. Its previous honourees include Cristiano Ronaldo, Francesco Totti, and Zinedine Zidane, to mention but a few. 
 

Ruchita Sharma joins GJEPC as Executive Director, Marketing & Publicity.

Ms. Ruchita Sharma joined the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council as the Executive Director, Promotions, Marketing and Business Development. She has over 20 years of experience spread across Marketing, Operations and Communications.
 

Watchstars wins the prestigious “New Stars” 2018 award.

Watchstars committee announces officially about the victory of the Favre-Leuba Raider Bivouac 9000 for winning the prestigious “New Stars” 2018 award. 
 
 

Product Launch

 

TAG Heuer presents Link 41mm with diamond bezel.

TAG Heuer presents a new version, more luxurious, with a bezel fully set with 54 diamonds of 1.80mm. With a diameter of 41 mm, the blue sunray open dial allows for maximum readability, while the bezel features two components, combining two designs: a cushion base and an overlaid ring, on which are set the 54 diamonds. 
 

Frederique Constant introduces Slimline Moonphase Manufacture.

Frederique Constant presents two entirely new Moonphase complications. The new Slimline Moonphase Manufacture dial displays intricate and subtle details such as the beautiful silver-colored dial with sunray decoration, delicate printed black Roman numeral indexes. The dark blue disk contrasts with golden-colored stars and a mesmerizing golden moon swaying through the opening as if dancing to its own melody and black or brown alligator strap.
 
 

Celebrity News

 

Celebrities shines in Cartier at the Golden Globe Awards.

Saoirse Ronan dazzles in Cartier High Jewelry earrings, platinum, sapphire, diamonds and Cartier High Jewelry bracelet, platinum, diamonds. James Franco wears Santos de Cartier cufflinks, sterling silver, palladium finish, black lacquer for the red carpet at the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
 

Gillian Anderson, Taylor Hill and Shay Mitchell shines in Messika jewelry at the 75th Annual Golden Globes Awards.

Actress Gillian Anderson wears the High Jewelry Madeleine long earrings. At the 19th Annual Post-Golden Globes Party, the famous model Taylor Hill and actress Shay Mitchell shine in Messika. Taylor Hill picked the “Messika by Gigi Hadid” Move addiction earrings, a Glam’Azone pavé cuff and a double Glam’Azone pavé ring. As for Shay Mitchell worn the exclusive Peacock earcuff, a new 2018 high jewelry piece. 
 
 
 
 

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