News From : DagangHalal.com (08 Dec 2009)
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) — Seven prominent local jewellery companies secured sales of RM973,540 and a further RM2.43 million in potential sales at Jewellery Arabia 2009.
Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) led the team to Middle East’s largest jewellery event, held for five days, in Bahrain from Nov 17.
In a statement, MATRADE said this was its initial foray to promote Malaysia’s jewellery industry in the highly lucrative Middle East jewellery market.
More than 600 companies, from 30 countries, took part in the exhibition which formed the largest display of precious gems, fine jewellery and luxury watches in the Middle East region.
The event attracted a total of 39,829 jewellery trade buyers and private collectors of which 23 per cent came from the region’s largest jewellery market of Saudi Arabia.
MATRADE said Jewellery Arabia has proven to be a good platform for MATRADE to introduce Malaysia’s jewellery products and craftsmanship to the Middle East and also to understand better the consumer market in this region.
Malaysian companies showcased jewellery collection comprising of high-end diamond, silver, gold and designer gemstone and pearl collections which combined fine craftsmanship with state-of-the-art technology.
— BERNAMA