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60 companies to participate in gold and jewelries expo
By Diana Al-Jassem
Published in The Saudi Gazette on 23 - 03 - 2009

day fifth international exhibition for gold and jewelries will kick off at Jeddah Hilton on Tuesday. More than 60 Saudi and international companies will be participating in the event to be inaugurated by
Mohammed Abdulqader Al-Fadel, Chairman of the Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The exhibition, organized by Relations Company for International Exhibitions and Conferences, Carat Jewelry Limited, Taiyba Company for Jewelry, and World Gold Council, will showcase the latest designs of gold ornaments, jewelries, and rare watches.
“We are expecting a large number of visitors this year. Last year, more than 40 percent of the visitors were Saudis,” said Usama Al-Kurdi, Chairman of the Board of Relations Company.
The latest report from World Gold Council has confirmed that the Kingdom is placed fourth in the world and first in Arab World in using gold and jewelries, according to Al-Kurdi.
“The Saudi market is an important target for many exporters of gold. The religious tourism here is playing very important role in increasing demand for gold and jewelry,” added Al


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