SHOW HISTORY

Mideast Watch & Jewellery show was first introduced in 1993 and over the years it has

grown as a very well established show in the whole Middle East region. This event is open to

both trade and direct buyers and it has achieved as the most popular and well attended

show in the region. The show has, over the decades, gained reputation and acclaim as the

Middle East’s longest running watch & jewellery event. It is, therefore, not surprising that

the event boasts of an exhibitor retention rate of over 90%, one of the highest in the region.

Mideast Watch & Jewellery show is the Middle East’s leading exhibition for jewellery and

precious time-pieces. It provides the perfect platform for global and regional jewellers to

meet buyers from the gulf, North Africa, India and beyond.

Mideast Watch & Jewellery show is a highly acclaimed jewellery show with a proven record

in delivering attractive business opportunities to its participants. Every edition of the

Mideast Watch & Jewellery show attracts wholesalers, importers, manufacturers and

retailers from all over the world, providing the perfect platform for both suppliers and

buyers.

FACT SHEET

First exhibition 1993

Frequency Twice a year

2018 Dates April 3 – 7, 2018 & October 2 - 6, 2018

Venue Expo Centre Sharjah, Sharjah, U.A.E.

Visitor Profile Professionals, Trade buyers, wholesalers and retail buyers, dealers & direct consumers

Exhibition Area 30,000 SQM

Organized by Expo Centre Sharjah

Supported by Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry, UAE

SHOW PROFILE

HIGH-END DIAMOND JEWELLERY GOLD & PLATINUM JEWELLERY

FINE JEWELLERY WATCHES

COLORED GEM STONES LOOSE DIAMOND & PRECIOUS STONES

PRECIOUS METALS JEWELLERY PACKAGING

JEWELLERY DISPLAY JEWELLERY EQUIPMENT

SILVER JEWELLERY ANTIQUE JEWELLERY

SHOW DETAILS

Edition 44th edition

Date April 3rd – 7th, 2018

No of Exhibitors 500 +

National Pavilions Hong Kong- China, India, Italy, Thailand & Singapore

Represented Countries BAHRAIN, CHINA, HONG KONG, INDIA, ITALY, JORDAN, JAPAN, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, LEBANON, LITHUANIA, MALAYSIA, , PAKISTAN, SINGAPORE, THAILAND, TURKEY, UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNTED ARAB EMIRATES & YEMEN

Trade Visitors 1,362

General Visitors 59,218

Total Visitors 60,580

Visitor from: 50 Countries - Afghanistan, Algeria, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain,

Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, China, Egypt,

Germany, Ghana, Hashemite Kingdom Of Jordan, Hong Kong, India,

Iran, Iraq, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Kuwait, Lebanon, Morocco, Nepal,

Netherlands, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia,

Singapore, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Sudan,

Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine,

United Kingdom, United States, Zimbabwe, and United Arab Emirates.

44TH MIDEAST WATCH & JEWELLERY SHOW (APRIL 3-7, 2018)

The 43rd edition of the show has left Expo Centre Sharjah dazzling in the glitz and glamour

of gold and diamond jewellery from across the world.

This year, the show hosted more than 500 exhibitors & brands from across the world

covering 30,000 sqm of exhibition space, presenting an extensive collection of jewellery

that is inspired by contemporary trends, traditions, culture, art and high fashion by those

who create jewellery with the highest levels of artistry, creativity and excellence.

From finest jewellery to hottest trends, latest products, special deals and accessories, the

MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show introduced jewellery lovers from the region to different

genres and styles of gold & diamond jewellery that are fun and elegant at the same time.

FREE TO ATTEND INFORMATIVE SEMINARS:

on Diamonds & Gemstones

PRESENTED BY:

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS

Celebrating the 44TH Edition of MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show, visitors to the show were

offered a wide range of choices in gold, diamond, pearl, silver jewellery and sets, gems,

precious stones, loose pearls, pearl sets, crystals, watches, timepieces, clocks, and

jewellery displays.

Special attractions included the fabulous, valuable prizes to be won during the show. On

every purchase of Dirhams 500, visitors had a chance to qualify in the daily raffle draws.

The raffle draw and prizes were monitored by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce &

Industry & the UAE Ministry of Economy.

EXCITING RAFFLE DRAW PRIZES - LUCKY WINNERS!

MEDIA & PROMOTION

Newspapers, Magazines, Radio & Mall Advertising across all parts of

the UAE & the GCC

Newspapers Radio Advertising Al Ittihaad 107.8 Al Rabia FM

Al Bayan Al Khaleejiah 100.9 FM

Al Khaleej Noor Dubai 93.9 FM

Emarat Al Youm Sharjah 94.4 FM

Gulf News Mall Advertising

Khaleej Times Dubai Mall

Gulf Madhyamam Abu Dhabi Marina Mall

Daily Thanthi City walk

104.8 Channel 4 FM Hit 96.7 FM

Social Media Advertising

MEDIA PERSONALITIES, CELEBRITIES & SOCIAL MEDIA INFLUENCERS:

The show was visited by media personalities, celebrities & social media influencers: social

media campaigns were run across SnapChat, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube etc.

'Meet and Greet' sessions ensured 'viral publicity' to their followers.