ENA Global 2025-09-10 19:12:43 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Sep 10 (KNN)</strong> The Gem &amp; Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of Indias gem and jewellery industry, will organise the first-ever Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025) from September 11 13 at the Jeddah Superdome.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The event is being held with the support of Indias Ministry of Commerce &amp; Industry, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah, and the Embassy of India in Riyadh. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">SAJEX 2025 is powered by the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and supported by Saudi Invest, Jeddah Chamber, Makkah Chamber, the Jeddah Jewellery Association, Dubai Jewellery Group, and Gold Centre, with Arabian Horizon serving as the official destination management company.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Billed as The World Gem &amp; Jewellery Fair, the exposition will feature more than 200 exhibitors across 250 booths representing India, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Hong Kong, and Lebanon.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Over 2,000 trade buyers are expected to attend, with product displays spanning diamonds, coloured gemstones, gold jewellery in 18kt, 21kt and 22kt, platinum, lab-grown diamonds, pr&ecirc;t and bridal collections, gifting jewellery, and jewellery technology.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The three-day event will also include design showcases, knowledge sessions, and networking platforms aimed at advancing trade collaboration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">A central feature of the exposition will be the World Jewellery Investment Forum, co-hosted by GJEPC and the Ministry of Investment of Saudi Arabia (MISA) on September 11.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The forum will convene government representatives, global brands, investors, and industry leaders to discuss opportunities for growth and investment across the jewellery value chain, underlining Saudi Arabias growing significance as a regional trade hub.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Highlighting the diplomatic and commercial importance of the event, Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul General of India in Jeddah, noted that SAJEX 2025 underscores the deepening partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He emphasised that the platform integrates Indias heritage of jewellery craftsmanship with Saudi Arabias expanding role in the global luxury sector.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, observed that Saudi Arabias jewellery market is expanding rapidly, projected to nearly double from USD 4.56 billion in 2024 to USD 8.34 billion by 2030.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He added that with a GDP of USD 1.1 trillion, the Kingdoms position as the Gulfs largest economy makes it a pivotal market for future trade and investment in luxury goods.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India, which exported USD 28.7 billion worth of gems and jewellery in FY 2024 25, continues to hold a leading position in global supply.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Through SAJEX, GJEPC aims to strengthen bilateral trade, establish a sustainable B2B platform in Saudi Arabia, and align with the Kingdoms Vision 2030 goals of economic diversification and luxury sector development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Curtain-raiser events held in Jeddah and Riyadh in July 2025 had already drawn strong participation from more than 280 Saudi stakeholders, including leading retailers and wholesalers. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 43458 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/gjepc-to-host-first-saudi-arabia-jewellery-exposition-2025-in-jeddah 2025-09-10 19:12:43 knnindia.co.in