SHARJAH, Broadcasting News Corporation : The 50th edition of the Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show (WJMES) kicked off wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together more than 400 exhibitors from prominent watch and jewellery businesses from across the world, as well as more than 500 local and foreign brands. Held under the patronage of H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad 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 (SCCI), the five-day event will run until 9th October, 2022. The show kicked off with a special ceremony marking the event’s Golden Jubilee, in the presence of Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi. Abdullah Sultan Al Owais, Chairman of the SCCI; Waleed Abdul Rahman Bukhatir, Second Deputy Chairman of the Sharjah Chamber; Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, Director-General of the SCCI; and Saif Mohammad Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah, as well as other SCCI and Expo Centre’s board members. In addition to showcasing a broad variety of elegant and exquisite jewellery, the opening ceremony featured an extensive display of the show’s major accomplishments over its 50-edition run. Emirati companies are also taking part in the show and showcasing their latest and finest gold and jewellery products. The “Emirati Jewellers” platform, which featured several Emirati designers, stands out as a must-visit stall for jewellery enthusiasts, where they will learn about the innovative work of young and talented Emirati professionals.
NEWS COLLECTED FROM EMIRATES NEWS AGENCY – WAM.