Natural Diamond Council and Dubai Jewellery Group host ‘The Diamond Dialogue’ in Dubai  

The dialogue brought together key natural diamond industry stakeholders, who agreed that honesty, transparency and clarity must guide every engagement with consumers

Dubai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) hosted the first edition of ‘The Diamond Dialogue’ in partnership with the Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) on November 4. The Diamond Dialogue was a thought-provoking industry roundtable that brought together leading voices from the UAE’s jewellery sector to discuss the evolving landscape of the natural diamond industry.

The session, held in Dubai, brought together key natural diamond industry stakeholders, including retailers, industry leaders and trade experts, for a candid exchange on the current challenges and opportunities shaping the diamond sector. Discussions centred on how the industry can better connect with today’s well-informed yet easily distracted consumer, ensuring that the emotional and enduring value of natural diamonds comes through via every interaction.

With the advent of lab-grown diamonds, experts reiterated that knowledge remains the cornerstone of trust and the strength of the diamond community. The dialogue emphasized the importance of clear and transparent communication, helping consumers understand that natural and lab-grown diamonds represent two distinct and parallel markets. Participants collectively agreed that honesty, transparency and clarity must guide every engagement with consumers.

The session was moderated by Richa Singh, Managing Director – India & Middle East, Natural Diamond Council (NDC), and featured perspectives from Tawhid Abdullah, CEO, Jawhara Jewellery & Chairman, Dubai Jewellery Group; K.P. Abdul Salam, Vice Chairman, Malabar Group; Anuraag Sinha, Managing Director, Liali Jewellery; Chandu Siroya, Owner, Siroya Jewellers; and Amit Dhamani, CEO and Managing Director, Dhamani Group.

Special guest Ahmad Ali Moosa, Director of the Consumer Protection Department at the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), offered a unique perspective on the importance of building a transparent ecosystem that prioritizes consumer trust and protection.

Commenting on the session, Richa Singh, Managing Director, Natural Diamond Council, said, “We’ve always envisioned ‘The Diamond Dialogue’ as an open and honest conversation that leads to real action. Dubai has been the first market to embrace this initiative and to collaborate with us in moving the conversation forward. It’s inspiring to see industry leaders, retailers and government stakeholders come together with a shared purpose, to strengthen trust, educate consumers, and shape a stronger, more transparent future for natural diamonds.”

Adding his perspective, Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman, Dubai Jewellery Group, said, “Dubai continues to be a beacon for the global jewellery trade, a place where innovation, integrity and tradition converge. We are the most established jewellery market in the region and are thrilled to have NDC lead this important conversation. The Diamond Dialogue is an important step towards strengthening our collective voice and ensuring we uphold the highest standards of transparency and consumer confidence in natural diamonds.”

The Natural Diamond Council is a global not-for-profit organization committed to inspiring and educating consumers on the real, rare and responsible values of natural diamonds and the positive global impact of the industry. NDC operates in New York, Shanghai, Mumbai and Antwerp, with satellite teams in the UK and France.

The Dubai Jewellery Group is the largest trade body representing the jewellery industry in Dubai. Uniting the entire value chain of precious metals, diamonds, gemstones and fine jewellery, it plays a pivotal role in advancing the sector through strategic initiatives. Its mission is to create a thriving, innovative ecosystem that positions Dubai as the ‘City of Gold’ and ‘Jewellery Destination of the World’.

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