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Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
Why Is a Widening Gulf War Lifting Oil but Sinking Gold and Silver?
Macro Snapshot: The week ending 30 October brought the kind of news that once sent buyers into gold. Reuters reported the first known successful limpet-mine strike on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in February, and Houthi forces claimed strikes on Saudi refineries. Washington ordered non-emergency government staff out of Saudi Arabia amid reports that US strikes on Iran could resume after the 3 November midterm elections. Brent rose 13.6% over October, with the expiring
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GemAtlas Webinar ‘Planning for the New Year’
Mumbai: Ernest (Ernie) Blom, President of World Federation of Diamond Bourses will address members of the trade via Webinar, on Friday the 13th of January, 2017, at 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM IST, live from Johannesburg. At this time of the year, members of the diamonds and jewellery trade are busy planning buying, business activities, advertising exercises and budgets, etc.
Dhamani is Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds
Mumbai: Rio Tinto is delighted to welcome Middle East luxury jeweller, Dhamani as a Select Atelier for Argyle Pink Diamonds. Dhamani joins an exclusive group of master craftsman and luxury jewellers with access to a direct supply of Australia’s rare Argyle pink diamonds and entrusted with transforming Argyle pink diamonds into exquisite jewellery. Argyle Pink Diamonds manager Josephine Johnson said
Dubai Imposes 5% Import Duty on Gold Jewellery
Mumbai: Dubai has imposed a 5% import duty on gold and diamond jewellery, a move which is likely to hurt Indian exports at a time when demonetization has hit business at home, reports The Economic Times. The new levy may, however, boost bridal jewellery sales in India because many Indian shoppers had turned to Dubai owing to the cheaper gold
Xifu Jewellery Design Competition 2017 Kicks Off
Hong Kong: Organised by JNA & CJNA of UBM Asia, the World Gold Council and the People’s Government of Yantian District, Shenzhen, supported by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Administration of Shenzhen Municipality and exclusively sponsored by Shenzhen Batar Investment Holding Group Limited, the inaugural edition of the Xifu International Gold Wedding Jewellery Design Competition has kicked off with a
IIJS Bharat Premiere Strengthens GCC Outreach with Deira Gold Souq Campaign
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) stepped up its buyer outreach in Dubai, placing the famed Deira Gold Souq at the heart of its campaign to drive participation in IIJS Bharat Premiere, scheduled to be held from 5 to 10 August 2026 in Mumbai. With 76% of Dubai’s jewellery buyers concentrated in Deira Gold Souq, the district
Pritesh Patel to Headline Fireside Chat at WDC
Singapore: The 41st World Diamond Congress will feature an exclusive fireside chat with Pritesh Patel, the newly appointed President and CEO of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), marking one of his first major public appearances in the role on the global stage. Patel steps into the position at a pivotal moment for GIA and the broader diamond trade. Moderated
Booths Allotted to the IIJS Premiere 2026 Exhibitors
Mumbai: In a single day, 34,000+ booths were successfully allotted to 1,800+ companies, turning booth allocation into a celebration of excitement, anticipation, and new beginnings. Exhibitors now know their place on the grand stage and are eagerly counting down to the biggest B2B jewellery gathering of the year. Excitement filled the air as exhibitors found out their booth locations and
Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre at SEEPZ-SEZ Inaugurated
Mumbai: India’s Minister of State for Commerce & Industry Mr. Jitin Prasada inaugurated the Customs Export-Import Facilitation Centre (CEIFC) at SDF-VIII in SEEPZ-SEZ, Mumbai, on 19 June 2026, marking a significant step towards strengthening trade facilitation within the export zone. The inauguration was hosted by Mr. Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, IAS, Zonal Development Commissioner, SEEPZ-SEZ. Senior officials present included Mr. Mayur
