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The Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) returns as a leading global platform for strategic
dialogue and market insight. The DPMC would be held at Atlantis The Palm on the 24 th and 25 th of this
month. Surging prices, trade tensions and a wave of digital disruption are redrawing the map of precious
metals trade. From asset tokenization to rapid integration of AI across value chains, the transformation
underway is both structural and swift. Under the theme, more
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Russia’s Alrosa Plans Major India Entry With a Diamond Polishing Hub
 In a strategic move that could reshape the global diamond supply chain, Russian state-owned miner Alrosa is preparing to establish a state-of-the-art diamond polishing facility in India, with Surat and Jaipur emerging as the top contenders for the project. The company is expected to invest around more
DANAT, Kooheji Jewellery sign cooperation agreement at Jewellery Arabia 2025
 The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) and Kooheji Jewellery signed a collaboration agreement during Jewellery Arabia 2025, held at Exhibition World Bahrain from November 25 to 29. This partnership marks a significant step toward elevating standards of quality more
DMCC Unveils Record 1.9-Tonne Silver Bar Celebrating UAE’s Founding Ahead of Its Landmark Tokenisation
 DMCC, the leading international business district that drives the flow of global trade through Dubai, has unveiled the world’s largest silver bar – a record-breaking 1,971kg asset officially recognised by Guinness World Records. Revealed at the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) on 24 November, more
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International Institute of Gemology (IIG) has introduced Diamond Fundamentals, a learning resource that uses storytelling to simplify diamond education. Authored by Rahul Desai, CEO and MD of IIG, the book revisits diamond 
GIA, the Gemological Institute of America, will launch redesigned colored stone reports and new services on January 1, 2026. The new reports will feature an elevated design for enhanced storytelling, 
Gemological Science International (GSI) and Mindron are proud to announce the launch of the Trusure Apex, a state-of-the-art and advanced diamond screening instrument, 
Gemological Science International (GSI), one of the world’s largest gemological organizations, has identified undisclosed lab-grown diamonds in jewelry set with natural brown diamonds. The discovery comes at a critical time, 
On 18 November 2025, the OECD Council approved the 2025 Update to the OECD Model Tax Convention, which remains the primary reference point for negotiating and interpreting thousands of bilateral tax treaties. The update introduces targeted 
Monetary Metals, the global leader in gold-denominated fixed income products, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with AgaOne, one of Turkey's leading gold dealing, trading, and logistics companies. 
In an exclusive with Mr. Sami Abu Ahmed, Chairman, SAM Precious Metals and Ambassador for the Mining & Gold Sector, UN DDHU Branch, the New Jeweller UAE bureau gets an 
Jos Alukkas, one of the leading jewellery houses, has announced actor Dulquer Salmaan as its brand ambassador.
As brand ambassador, Dulquer Salmaan will feature across Jos Alukkas’ upcoming campaigns, lending his presence to a narrative that celebrates 
CaratLane, a Tata product and one of India’s leading omnichannel jewellery brands, has expanded its accessible luxury portfolio with the launch of Shaya Diamonds—a first-of-its-kind jewellery line featuring natural diamonds set in 925 silver. 
Although gold has doubled in price on the markets, it is kept in check by technology. From micro-casting to waste recovery processing, electroplating, additive manufacturing with 3D printers or binder jetting technology, which uses precious metal 
From 16th to 20th January 2026, Vicenzaoro will be back as the international gold and jewellery world’s reference platform, a business, training and information hub for the global community. 
Tanishq, India's most trusted fine jewelry brand, has expanded its U.S. presence with the opening of its eighth store in Tysons Corner. Located at 8065 Leesburg Pike, Suite 120, the 5,500 sq. ft. showroom opened on August 8 and celebrated its grand opening on December 2. 
The SEEPZ Special Economic Zone today inaugurated the New Enterprises & Service Tower (NEST)-2, a key infrastructure expansion designed to support India’s growing gems, jewellery, and export 