DJWE 2018 partners feted

The Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA), along with partners Auditoire, has held a special recognition ceremony to celebrate the achievements and success of the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2018 with all related partners, including government entities, exhibitors and the Young Qatari Designers.
Held under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani, the 15th edition of DJWE noted a record number of visits (more than 23,000) from Qatar and abroad through its doors.
Bringing to life the theme, ‘Celebrate luxury’, the exhibition enabled visitors to discover precious jewels and timepieces from over 490 brands, at more than 50 exhibitors from 10 countries.
During his remarks at the recognition ceremony, Ahmed al-Obaidli, director of Exhibitions at QTA, said: “The 15th edition of DJWE was exceptional on all levels; it was a true celebration of one of the oldest and most important exhibitions in Qatar, which has continued to achieve successes year after year. At QTA, we believe that at the heart of any success is our partnerships with the public and private sectors, a matter we take great pride in.
“DJWE has also been the recipient of our leadership’s interest and support, and this progress would only have been possible with the kind patronage of HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa al-Thani who has consistently supported the development of this exhibition.”
Al-Obaidli, together with Mazen Abd Rabbo, VP Middle East for Auditoire, delivered the recognition awards to the Ministry of Interior (MoI), the MoI Security Systems Department (SSD), MoI Civil Defence, General Customs Authority, Lekhwiya, the immigration authority, Traffic Department and Qatar standardisation.
Young Qatari Designers Nada al-Sulaiti (Hairaat), Nouf al-Meer (Nouf Jewellery), Ghada al-Bouanain (Ghada Al Bouanian), Jawaher and Hessa al-Mannai (Ghand Jewellery), Shikha Mohamed (Al Ghla Jewellery) and Leila Abu Issa (Leila Issam Fine Jewellery), who showcased their creativity at the centre of the exhibition, were also recognised for their talent.
Five special awards were also granted to exhibitors.
Acknowledged for its support in bringing innovative activities to DJWE and its sponsorship of the new DJWE Forum that took place on February 22, Fifty One East received the DJWE 2018 Innovation Award.
The Best Local Newspaper Campaign Award was given to Alfardan Jewellery in recognition of their communications efforts to promote DJWE.
The Best Social Media Campaign Award went to Ali Bin Ali Watches and Jewellery in recognition of their dynamism on their social media channels.
The Best Cultural Heritage Activity Award went to Al Majed Jewellery in recognition of their showcase of traditional Qatari craftsmanship.
The Best Booth Alteration Award was presented to Amiri Gems in recognition of the upscale general appearance of their booth.
Finally, the Best Newcomer Award was given to the French exhibitor Djula, who brought a fresh new Parisian touch to the exhibition.
Commenting on Auditoire’s role at this year’s show, Mazen Abd Rabbo said: “We are delighted to have brought enhanced visitor experiences to this year’s show. It was a pleasure to introduce exhibition-goers to the many activities and events DJWE has to offer. To see such high levels of participation from attendees, and positive feedback is a great reward to all those involved.”
The six-day show unveiled a series of new visitor experiences, from the new DJWE Forum, to a charity auction in partnership with Qatari Auction House AlBahie, expert talks and hands-on watches and jewellery workshops.