JNA Awards, perhaps in the first such move, went to Dubai and made a presentation about its awards programme to a packed audience of representatives from the jewellery industry and trade media. This, the JNA Awards organisers said, was done in recognition of “the growing importance and influence of the middle eastern market”.   

The event was jointly organised by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) and Informa Markets (organisers of the JNA Awards), with the aim of “attracting quality entrants and participants to join this prestigious event for the international jewellery trade”.

The event was kicked off by opening remarks from Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of DMCC, Amit Dhamani, CEO / Managing Director of Dhamani representing Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG), and Letitia Chow, Chairperson of the JNA Awards, and Director of Business Development – Jewellery Group at Informa Markets.

Chow and her team then went on to introduce the programme to the audience, and also to share the mission and core values of the JNA Awards.

Chow said, "We are honoured to have the support of DMCC and DGJG, both key establishments in the Dubai jewellery scene, to help promote the vision and mission of the JNA Awards. We welcome participants from this region to share their success stories and celebrate their achievements through this international award platform."

Members of the JNA Awards' judging panel, Albert Cheng, Advisor of the World Gold Council; and Mark Lee, Research Director of the Asia Pacific Institute for Strategy, were also present to give tips and advice on how entrants could best utilise the entry form “to present powerful cases of their successful businesses”.

Amit Dhamani, who leads the renowned Dhamani jewellery company in Dubai, outlined his own experience at the previous JNA Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner; and spoke about   the positive impact it had had on the company.

“The JNA Awards has recognised a number of Honourees and Recipients from Dubai in the past, including Ahmed Bin Sulayem, who was a Recipient of its highest accolade, Outstanding Contribution of the Year in 2014; Jewel Corner - Soft Touch Jewellers LLC, Honouree of Brand of the Year - Retail in 2017; and Pure Gold Jewellers - Karim Merchant, Honouree of Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Age 40 and below) in 2016,” JNA Awards stated.

Organised by Informa Markets, the JNA Awards which was first launched in 2012, “promotes and encourages innovation, excellence and best business practices by recognising and celebrating the achievements within the trade”, the organisers stated.

JNA Awards 2020 is supported by Headline Partners Chow Tai Fook, Shanghai Diamond Exchange, and DANAT, together with Honoured Partners KGK Group, and China Gems & Jade Exchange.

The Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will be held in September 2020 in Hong Kong.

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The speakers at the presentation. From left: Albert Cheng, judge of JNA Awards; Amit Dhamani, CEO / Managing Director of Dhamani; Letitia Chow, Chairperson of the JNA Awards, and Director of Business Development - Jewellery Group at Informa Markets; Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of DMCC; Caroline Yuan, Vice President of Shanghai Diamond Exchange; and Mark Lee, judge of JNA Awards