DMCC signed an agreement with the International Coloured Gemstone Association (ICA) that will see the two entities hold the ICA Annual Congress 2023 in Dubai. Set to take place from 15th to 17th February 2023 at DMCC’s Almas Conference Centre, the event will see hundreds of gemstone industry leaders come together to share opportunities and address the challenges facing the industry to advance the coloured gemstones sector.

The ICA Congress comes straight after the JGT Dubai, which takes place in the Dubai World Trade Centre from 12th to 14th February 2023.

Clement Sabbagh, President of the ICA, said: “With each Congress, ICA presents dynamic speakers, compelling panel presentations and opportunities for our incredibly diverse industry to come together as one and share ideas, seek avenues of collaboration, and challenge each other to explore pathways to strengthen and grow the coloured industry.”

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC, said: “DMCC’s star continues to rise and we have our sights firmly set on coloured gemstones, as part of diversifying our precious stones commodities range and building the next major hub for the sector worldwide.”

The agreement with ICA will further contribute to the UAE’s position as a global trade hub and a world leader within the gemstone industry.

Polished gemstones. Photo courtesy ICA