The Middle East Watch and Jewelery Exhibition kicks off next Wednesday at Expo Sharjah.

The activities of the 57th edition of the Middle East Watch and Jewelery Exhibition, organized by the Center with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will begin next Wednesday at the Expo Center Sharjah, during the period from June 10 to 14, with a record participation of 400 exhibitors representing 19 countries.

The new session is witnessing exceptional momentum with the joining of new exhibitors for the first time, in addition to the participation of a group of leading designers, makers and international brands specialized in gold, diamonds, precious stones and luxury watches, which reflects the rapid growth witnessed by the sector and enhances the exhibition’s position as a global platform for showcasing the latest innovations, designs and future trends in the jewelry and watch industry.

The list of participating countries includes eight Arab countries: the Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Lebanon, and Yemen, in addition to eleven countries from outside the region, namely China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, Pakistan, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States of America. Five large and integrated international pavilions were allocated to each of Hong Kong, India, Italy, Singapore, and Thailand, giving visitors to the event a unique experience in purchasing the finest pieces. And learn about the latest contemporary fashion trends in this field.

The organization of the 57th session of the exhibition comes at a time when the global gold sector is witnessing exceptional growth after the total global demand for gold exceeded 5 thousand tons during 2025 for the first time in history, with a record value amounting to 555 billion dollars, which reflects the growing position of gold as one of the most important investment assets and luxury goods in the world.

The CEO of Expo Center Sharjah, Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, said that organizing the new session of the exhibition comes in light of the continuous growth witnessed by the gold trade in the country, and stressed Expo Sharjah’s keenness to make exhibitors and visitors happy by providing an integrated display environment that includes a system of supportive logistical services with the aim of attracting more exhibitors every year, confirming Sharjah’s growing investment attractiveness in the global watch and jewelry market, and continuing to consolidate the position of the exhibition as a global forum that contributes to strengthening the exhibition. Business tourism in the emirate supports the empowerment of international partnerships and opens promising horizons for young innovators by linking them to global markets specialized in the field of gold and jewelry design and other creative industries.

The exhibition, which extends over a total area of ​​30,000 square metres, includes various exclusive collections, including luxury diamond jewelry and fine jewelry made of gold, platinum, and silver, in addition to colored gemstones and pearls.

The exhibition keeps pace with the latest trends by allocating spaces for laboratory-grown diamonds and precious metals, in addition to the latest versions of luxury watches and jewelry manufacturing and packaging equipment.

The exhibition is expected to reveal exceptional art pieces and limited-edition collections with designs inspired by multiple cultures that combine gold, emeralds, rubies and opals, including unique designs shared by the “Emirates Goldsmiths” platform, which showcases the high local craftsmanship and authentic Emirati heritage in gold and jewelry design and gives Emirati designers the opportunity to participate and compete alongside major exhibitors and international brands, reflecting the country’s position as a regional and global center in this vital sector and giving visitors The opportunity to learn about national innovations that blend authenticity with modernity, in addition to the participation of major local brands that have established their presence in the gold and jewelry market in the Emirates.