The 9th India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) Familiarisation (FAM) Programme in September 2026 brought together established exporters and next-generation diamond jewellery manufacturers from Surat, Mumbai, Jaipur and Kolkata to explore business opportunities in the UAE and wider Middle East.<\/p>\n
The programme began at IJEX Dubai with a masterclass on \u201cNavigating the Middle East Market\u201d, covering regional trade dynamics, market-entry strategies, product positioning and evolving buyer expectations.<\/p>\n
A mentorship session led by jewellery industry expert Ashok Satikunver provided practical insights into local market nuances, strategic partnerships and building long-term buyer relationships.<\/p>\n
Delegates then undertook market visits to the New Gold Souq Extension, Gold Center Building, African Market and Traditional Gold Souq, gaining first-hand exposure to demand patterns, retail formats, consumer preferences and emerging design trends.<\/p>\n
The FAM programme combines market intelligence with on-ground market immersion, helping Indian exporters better understand the GCC market and prepare for potential export opportunities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The 9th India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX) Familiarisation (FAM) Programme in September 2026 brought together established exporters and next-generation diamond jewellery manufacturers from Surat, Mumbai, Jaipur and Kolkata to explore business opportunities in the UAE and wider Middle East. The programme began at IJEX Dubai with a masterclass on \u201cNavigating the Middle East Market\u201d, covering…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":38052,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[83],"tags":[],"thb-sponsors":[],"class_list":["post-38051","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bulletin"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n