Retail Jeweller Middle East Show 2025 marks successful debut, forges new trade links across 15+ countries

The show successfully connected top jewellery manufacturers from Bahrain, the UAE and India with global and regional retailers and buyers. This pivotal event recognized Bahrain’s growing role as a global jewellery hub and laid the foundation for its future growth

Manama: The inaugural edition of the Retail Jeweller Middle East Show 2025, held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Manama from May 5 to 7, 2025, concluded on a high note. Organized by Retail Jeweller India and Middle East, the show was an exclusive B2B platform that brought together prominent jewellery manufacturers from India, Bahrain and the UAE, and connected them with leading retailers and buyers from across the Middle East, Asia and international markets.

With strong representation from countries including the UAE, USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Singapore, Canada, Jordan, and more, the show facilitated strategic business discussions, deal closures and long-term relationship building. It marked an important milestone for the jewellery industry in the region.

“This inaugural edition of the Retail Jeweller Middle East Show is more than just a trade buyer-seller event—it’s the start of a global and regional Arab jewellers’ collaboration,” said Samit Bhatta, Co-Founder and Publisher, Retail Jeweller India and Middle East. “By bringing together leaders from across markets, we’re creating a platform that strengthens the jewellery industry’s global integration, with Bahrain at the heart of this movement.”

The show also witnessed the launch of the first edition of the Retail Jeweller Middle East magazine, providing a dedicated voice for the region’s growing jewellery industry. The magazine’s unveiling ceremony took place in the presence of key dignitaries, including HE Eman Ahmed Al Doseri, Undersecretary, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, Kingdom of Bahrain, who extended her appreciation to Retail Jeweller India and the Middle East for organizing the event.

“On behalf of His Excellency Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Honourable Minister of Industry and Commerce, Kingdom of Bahrain, I extend our heartfelt thanks to Retail Jeweller India and the Middle East for organizing this incredible event highlighting Bahrain’s growing role as a global jewellery hub,” said HE Eman Ahmed Al Doseri.

“The Retail Jeweller Middle East Show marks a pivotal moment for the region, bringing together global and regional buyers with Bahraini, UAE and Indian manufacturers,” stated Soma Bhatta, Publisher & Editor, Retail Jeweller India and Middle East.

“The launch of Retail Jeweller Middle East comes at a crucial juncture, as the region’s jewellery industry undergoes significant shifts. It will drive the much-needed knowledge-led transformation to the next level of growth through meaningful dialogues, analysis and opinions,” she added.

Speaking on the strategic choice of Bahrain as the host destination, Mahesh Devji, Managing Director, Devji Aurum, said, “Bringing the Retail Jeweller Middle East Show to Bahrain is not just about geography — it’s about placing trust in a region with quiet strength and deep roots in the craft. What begins here today is a long-overdue conversation between heritage and global ambition, and I believe the Middle East is ready to lead it.”

Exhibitors, including Devji Aurum, Dhruv Jewellery, Al Zain Jewellery, Al Majarah Jewellers, Krishna Jewellers, Romil and others, reported positive results with many expecting to finalize multiple deals in the upcoming months.

“The launch of this show in Bahrain is a recognition of the region’s growing influence in jewellery manufacturing,” said Faisal Nabeel Al Zain, Executive Director, Al Zain Jewellery. “As a home-grown brand with deep roots in craftsmanship, we see this platform as a catalyst to take Middle Eastern artistry to new international frontiers.”

Tamjid Abdullah, Group Deputy CEO, Jawhara Jewellery, added, “The Middle East is evolving into a complete jewellery ecosystem—with manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers working in closer synergy than ever before. Platforms like the Retail Jeweller Middle East Show help accelerate this integration.”

With a successful debut, the Retail Jeweller Middle East Show has laid the foundation for future editions, reaffirming Bahrain’s emerging role in global jewellery trade and showcasing the region’s growing manufacturing capabilities.

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Written by Maithili Patange