Press Release
February 7th,2018

Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition 2018 Announce a Charity Auction for Qatari Designers

  • DJWE offers Young Qatari Designers anopportunity to compete with international brands
  • The proceeds from the auction will go to Education Above All (EAA)
  • AlBahie Auction House will feature bespoke jewelleryby Young Qatari Designers

DOHA, 7th February 2018: Organisers of Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) haveannounced todaya partnership with AlBahie Auction House. The new partnership will promote the Young Qatari Designers (YQDs)initiativeby hosting an exclusive charity auction on the fifth-day of the exhibition (February 25), where buyers can bid on a signature piece designed by this year’s local designers.

The Young Qatari Designers initiative is patroned by HE the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and returns to DJWE 2018 as part of its commitment to nurturing young talent and creativity. The proceeds from the auction will go to Education Above All (EAA), a global movement that contributes to human, social and economic development through the provision of quality education.

Acting as a platform for showcasing their new collections, three new and three returning talented Qatari designers will unveil bespoke jewellery collections for the exhibition, from which a signature piece will create a showstopper item for the charity auction. The items include a selection of opulent jewellery including a necklace, earrings, a tiara and a bracelet

The YQDs eagerly awaiting their opportunity to shine alongside exclusive pieces from the world’s most prestigious jewellery and watch brands include; Nada Al Sulaiti (Hairaat); Nouf Al Meer (Nouf Jewellery); Ghada Al Buainain; Leila Abu Issa (Leila Issam Fine Jewellery); Shikha Mohamed(Al Ghla Jewellery); and Jawaher & Hissa Mohammed Al Mannai (Ghand Jewellery).

Ahmed Al Obaidli, Director of Exhibitions at Qatar Tourism Authority said: “Supporting entrepreneurs and constructive social initiatives are two of the most important goals that Qatar Tourism Authority is working to achieve. Under the patronage of HE the Prime Minister and the Minister of Interior, DJWE continues to support Young Qatari Designers, not only through offering them a platform to showcase their collections, butalso to display their creativity in this charity auction”.

The creative pieces from the six designers for the auction are luxurious, bespoke items that will leave a personalised mark at this year’s special DJWE edition.Ghand Jewellery will be presenting “Mihrab”, a pair of diamond and white gold earrings designed as tops of curving archways with suspending lines of baguette and round-cut diamonds set in8.61 grams of white gold with 2.74 carat white diamonds.AlGhlaJewellery will present “Tiara” as their signature piece, set inyellow gold withthe outline of the State of Qatar in mother of pearl amongst starbursts of rubies.Leila Issam Fine Jewellery will showcase“Ombres”, a pair of white gold diamond and pink sapphire earrings each designed as tops of round and petal-shaped sapphires withyellow diamonds suspending a line of white diamonds and terminating in round- and petal-shaped pink sapphires.

“Qatar,” is Nouf Jewellery’sitem for the auction, a Qatari flag inspired white gold hinged-bracelet with 2.05 carat round-cut diamonds and 11.80 carat rubies, totalling 684 stonesset in36.85 grams of white gold. Hairaat’s, “Sleeping Beauty,” is a pair of drop earrings each designed as tops of oval-cut natural turquoise framed by round-cut diamonds suspending a single Tahitian pearl.. And, finally Ghada Al BuainainJewellery has designed “Pipe in Gold,” a white gold necklace erupting in a specatular cluster ofpearls and diamonds.

Commenting on the occasion, Dr. Mary Joy Pigozzi, Executive Director of EAC Program, said:

“We express our sincere indebtedness to Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) for their unwavering support to Education Above All’s mission in building a global movement that contributes to human, social and economic development through the provision of quality education. It is a great privilege to have you by our side and we really appreciate your contribution to our mission. We will continue to do our utmost to fulfill our goals, and we know that we can only make a difference by working together with our local and international patrons.”

Jennifer Bishop, Director of AlBahie Auction House, commented: "A part of AlBahie's mission has always been education and contributing to the cultural scene in Doha, we are excited to be working with DJWE and thistalented pool of local designers to raise funds for Education Above All. DJWE and AlBahie share a vision to nurture these brands and the young talent in Qatar."

As one of the fastest growing events on the global luxury events calendar, DJWE is a key industry player that continues to buck industry trends byexpanding year-on-year through delivering a premier exhibition. Integral to the sophisticated and luxury pieces on offer at the exhibition are Qatar’s premier jewellery patrons, who continue to support and present their unique world-class collections; Al Fardan Jewellery Company, Ali Bin Ali Group, Al Majed Jewellery, Amiri Gems WLL, Fifty One East, and Almuftah Jewellery.

Presented by Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) and delivered by Auditoire, DJWE is held under the patronage of the Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani.

The six-day event will take place between 21-26 February at Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC), featuringmore than 400 brands from over 10 countriesbringing an extensive display of classic and contemporary luxury collections by internationally-recognised brands and designers.In addition, this year’s 15th edition will also offer new experiences, from the one-day DJWE Forum and daily industry talks, through to watches and jewellery workshops. For more information about DJWE 2018, please visit

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Notes to editors:

About DJWE

Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE),now in its 15thyear, is firmly established as one of the world’s great aspirational luxury experiences open to all. As one of largest and most prestigious exhibitions permitting direct sales by exhibitors to private individuals, DJWE attracts discerning and affluent visitors and is becoming an essential player and unique business opportunity in the global jewellery and watches industry.

DJWE’s 2018 edition is conceived as ajourney to the heart of a glamorous tale crafted around the unique beauty, art, legacy and craftsmanship of the pieces on display: every jewel and watch has a story which visitors are invited to discover. World-renowned brands have again authored exclusive one-offs and specially themed creations for DJWE’s 2018 chapter and, as well as the most celebrated names, up-and-coming designers and local talent will also be represented.

Following last year’s success, DJWE 2018 returns to the impressive spaces of the Doha Exhibition and Conference Center (DECC) in the heart of Doha’s business district.

Attendance of DJWE 2018is a uniquely memorable event, polished and magnified by the experience of legendary Qatari hospitality in the glamorous setting of Doha’s West Bay.

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