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VICENZAORO DUBAI (VOD), the definitive international jewellery show, developed for the Jewellery Business Community in Dubai hosted the inaugural Jewellery Celebration Awards during the opening event for VICENZAORO Dubai last night, commemorating the very best in jewellery design, development and retail and to recognise the brand names and the individuals who have played a leading role in shaping the landscape of the area's jewellery industry.

Their efforts likewise contributed to the UAE's leading position in the diamond, valuable gem and gold market, and assisted specify Dubai's renowned image as the local capital of high-end and jewellery as the 'City of Gold'.

The Jewellery Celebration Awards was attended by notables consisting of Mr Matteo Marzotto, President of Fiera di Vicenza, Mr Diego Cortese, VP of Corporate Strategy Dubai World Trade Centre, Mr Corrado Facco, Managing Director of Fiera di Vicenza and Vice- Chairman of DV Global Link, His Excellency the Ambassador of the Italian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, Mr Liborio Stellino, Mr. Roberto Coin, Mr Ayman Al Haffar, General Manager of L'Azurde along with Mr. Praveen Shanker Pandya, Chairman of GJEPC and Mr. Subramanian, Editor of the New Jeweller Magazine.

Icons and renowned individuals leading the gold and jewellery industry who were honoured for their contribution consisted of Mr Tawhid Abdullah, Chairman of the DGJG, Mr Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, Mr Amit Dhamani, CEO of Dhamani, Mr Shamlal Ahmad MP, Managing Director, International Operations, Malabar Group, Mr Siroya Chandra Prakash, Vice-Chairman of Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group, Mr Vinmalidas Dhakan, Founder, National Jeweller and Mr Harsha Mehta, Founder, 7Cs Group/ Rosy Blue Dubai.

Mr Corrado Facco, Managing Director of Fiera di Vicenza commented: "The gold, jewellery and diamond industry in the United Arab Emirates is impressive not only in regards to design, development and scale, however also due to the variety of visionaries who have been dedicated in their devotion to the gold, diamond and jewellery market and to sharing ideas and finest practice which have made Dubai's jewellery industry the powerhouse it is today. We are delighted to present the VICENZAORO DUBAI Jewellery Celebration Awards which honour the people and the brands who have actually formed the gold and valuable gem landscape in the Middle East. We are celebrating not just their contribution to the industry so far, but their dedication and dedication to opening new chapters for the jewellery and luxury industry. It has actually been my pleasure and honour to present these awards last night".

Occurring from 14 to 17 April 2016, VICENZAORO DUBAI is an unmissable occasion developed for key players within the jewellery industry. Committed to providing the greatest standards in terms of quality and research study, the event is an important platform for influencers within the high-end jewellery sector. Exhibitors will be presenting their most current, exclusive collections to the most competent international operators, buyers and visitors from four tactical markets: Middle East, Eurasia, North and East Africa, Central and South Asia and recording audiences with new designs showing the latest industry patterns.

VICENZAORO DUBAI 2016 will likewise feature 'Dubai & the Made in Italy Exhibition' where the best of Italian design and production meets the UAE distributors and manufacturers in a continued effort to join the Italian workmanship and skill with the Arabic world. Curated by Dr Maria Loretta De Toni the program will highlight the link between the historical value of Dubai City of Gold by enhancing the Heritage roots of the UAE in identity Arabic ornaments such as Abaya and Burqa; and the appeal of gold motivated by the Art & Design of Made in Italy.

VICENZAORO DUBAI will open the doors to the general public on the last day of the program for the Jewellery Celebration Day where everybody can take pleasure in the arrival of the latest collections and work of art.

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