Dubai Diamond Week: A Hub for Global Diamond and Jewelry Trade

Dubai is poised to host a significant gathering for the global diamond and jewelry sectors with the return of Dubai Diamond Week. This event, scheduled from October 26 to 29, 2026, integrates the Dubai Diamond Conference and the Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) exhibition. It aims to serve as a pivotal platform for industry leaders to navigate contemporary market shifts, including changes in consumer demand, supply chain adjustments, and technological advancements. The week-long program is designed to facilitate strategic discussions, international trade, and commercial partnerships, solidifying Dubai's reputation as a premier destination for the precious stones industry.

Dubai Diamond Week: Fostering Industry Dialogue and Commerce

The upcoming Dubai Diamond Week will convene a diverse array of stakeholders, including government representatives, producers, manufacturers, retailers, traders, investors, and technology innovators. The centerpiece, the seventh edition of the Dubai Diamond Conference (DDC), will initiate the week's proceedings on October 26 with a refined agenda centered on commercial and strategic priorities within the natural diamond industry. Under the theme “Diamond 2.0: A Strategic Reset – Reigniting Desire, Unlocking New Value,” the conference will delve into strategies for bolstering long-term demand for natural diamond jewelry, exploring the adoption of emerging technologies, and identifying novel avenues for value creation. Following the conference, a program of bilateral meetings, company showcases, and guided tours of Almas Tower and the Dubai Diamond Exchange will be conducted on October 27, ensuring practical business engagement.

Complementing the DDC, the Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) exhibition will run from October 27 to 29 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre. Organized by Informa Markets and the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), JGTD is recognized as the Middle East's exclusive B2B event for the international jewelry industry. Now in its fifth iteration, JGTD has emerged as the region's foremost sourcing platform for diamonds, colored gemstones, finished jewelry, jewelry technology, and advanced manufacturing equipment. It attracts a broad spectrum of participants, including manufacturers, suppliers, traders, retailers, and buyers from across the global jewelry value chain. Supported by DMCC as the Official Partner and the Dubai Jewelry Group as the Industry Partner, JGTD provides unparalleled opportunities for international sourcing, business development, and trade, thereby reinforcing Dubai Diamond Week as a comprehensive platform for both commercial collaboration and thought leadership.

This initiative underscores Dubai's growing prominence as a global hub for the diamond trade, a status further highlighted by its record $41.7 billion in diamond trade during 2025. This achievement is largely attributed to its robust precious stones ecosystem, which has expanded to nearly 1,400 companies through the Dubai Diamond Exchange, the world's largest diamond tender facility. The majority of this trade involves natural diamonds, aligning with the core focus of Dubai Diamond Week 2026. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, emphasized the critical need for a trusted platform to facilitate idea exchange, consensus-building, and the creation of new commercial opportunities, particularly as the industry undergoes profound structural changes. Margaret Ma Connolly, President & CEO of Informa Markets Asia, and Marco Carniello, Chief Business Officer of Italian Exhibition Group, both lauded the synergistic combination of the DDC and JGTD, underscoring its ability to offer a complete industry experience where strategy meets sourcing and discussions translate into tangible business outcomes.

The strategic alignment of these two key events within Dubai Diamond Week creates a powerful synergy, providing participants with direct access to crucial dialogues shaping the future of the sector while offering opportunities to explore the latest products and innovations. This integrated approach ensures that industry leaders can not only exchange ideas but also forge meaningful partnerships and identify new avenues for long-term growth and resilience in a dynamic global market.