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HONG KONG – Speaking at the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) panel on Reshaping Value across the Natural Diamond Supply Chain – organized in collaboration with the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong (DFHK) during the Jewellery & Gem WORLD (JGW) Hong Kong Jewellery Show – World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Mehul Shah called for … Read more
During the ongoing Vicenzaoro jewellery exhibition in Italy, at a closed-door meeting held in connection with the CIBJO Centenary Congress, Mehul Shah, President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), and newly appointed CIBJO Director, highlighted the importance of consumer awareness through proper declarations. He said, “Our key agenda should be consumer awareness and … Read more
Vicenza, Italy – Mehul Shah, President, World Federation of Diamond Bourses [WFDB] addressed the centenary celebration of CIBJO during the ongoing Vicenza ORO jewellery exhibition in Vicenza, Italy. He began by congratulating Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO on the centenary celebrations and highlighted the excellent work CIBJO has carried out over the last 100 … Read more
Antwerp, Belgium; 06 July 2026: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), together with the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), will convene the 41st World Diamond Congress in Singapore from 12 to 15 July 2026, bringing together senior industry leaders, government representatives, producers, manufacturers, traders, retailers and technology innovators from across the global natural diamond … Read more
Q. To begin, could you kindly introduce your role as Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, and share your current priorities for the country’s minerals and energy agenda? As Minister of Minerals and Energy, I have the privilege of helping steward two sectors that sit at the centre of Botswana’s economic story and increasingly, at … Read more
Dear Friends and Colleagues, There is no doubt that the natural diamond industry continues to navigate a challenging period. Across the pipeline, businesses are adapting to changing market conditions, evolving consumer behaviour and ongoing economic uncertainty. These realities require our continued attention and collective effort. At the same time, I believe there are increasing signs … Read more
1. Can you briefly introduce yourself and your role as Special Adviser to DMCC’s Precious Stones Ecosystem? I spent 34 years at De Beers and Anglo American, and most of the last decade as an Executive Vice President and member of the Executive Committee, with responsibility for group Strategy and Innovation from mining to retail. … Read more
Dear Friends and Colleagues, The recent WFDB International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, marked an important moment for the global natural diamond industry. Held together with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy, the summit brought together governments, producers, traders, manufacturers, retailers and international industry organisations from across the global diamond pipeline. What emerged clearly was a … Read more
Antwerp, Belgium; 19 May 2026: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. Held from 18-19 May in … Read more
Botswana will host the World Federation of Diamond Bourses Summit, Botswana for the first time on Monday, 18 May 2026, at the historic Orapa House in Gaborone, bringing together global diamond trade leaders, investors, policymakers, key stakeholders from Botswana’s diamond sector, and strategic partners, including the Botswana Stock Exchange, for a landmark engagement on the future of natural diamonds, trade, and investment. Hosted … Read more
