{
  "id": 10646621,
  "title": "Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition underway at DECC",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/doha-jewellery-and-watches-exhibition-underway-at-decc",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T21:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times",
    "slug": "gulf-times",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/734410/qatar/doha-jewellery-and-watches-exhibition-underway-at-decc"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 22nd Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 commenced public viewing yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC), under the patronage of Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani. The opening ceremony was graced by HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, HE Saad bin Ali al-Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism and chair of the board of directors of Visit Qatar, and Abdulaziz Ali al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar.\n\nSpanning a week, DJWE 2026 will host 49 exhibitors representing over 500 brands from 30 countries, presenting a diverse array of fine jewellery, exceptional timepieces, and contemporary designs. The exhibition, owned by Qatar Tourism, organized by the Qatar Business Events Corporation (QBEC), and brought by Visit Qatar, has grown over the past two decades, establishing itself as a leading global platform for the industry rooted in heritage, creativity, and excellence.\n\nHE Saad bin Ali al-Kharji emphasized that the exhibition reflects Qatar's ambitions, bringing together international expertise, regional participation, and Qatari creativity. HE Abdulaziz Ali al-Mawlawi highlighted the exhibition's role in enhancing Doha's position as a global hub for specialized events and providing a vital platform for Qatari designers to connect with international markets and contribute to the development of Qatar's creative industries.\n\nIn line with Qatar National Vision 2030, the exhibition aims to support commercial relationships, knowledge exchange, and access to wider markets for international brands and Qatari designers. This year, DJWE 2026 introduces a unified visual identity across its exhibition spaces, reflecting the increasing international and local participation. New pavilions for Turkish, Indian, and Qatari designers, along with the participation of Christie’s, Qatar’s renowned auction house, mark the exhibition's expansion in scale, diversity, and regional representation.",
  "summary": "Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani, the 22nd Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition (DJWE) 2026 opened to the...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Marhaba Qatar",
        "title": "Prime Minister Opens 22ⁿᵈ Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/prime-minister-opens-22nd-doha-jewellery-watches-exhibition",
        "published": "2026-09-28T16:59:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}