MARKET NEWS

• Dubai airport passenger traffic hits 4.3 million in July
• Hermes posts strong 22.8 percent rise in first half sales
• Luxury brands seek to expand their sales in the Middle East
• WGC recent report: Global gold jewelry demand down 5 percent for Q2

COMPANY NEWS

• A. Lange & Sohne to inaugurate the Watchmaking Exhibition
• IWC auction raises AED 146,800 and donated to environment project
• Hublot’s CEO is awarded winner of the 2010 Gaia Prize
• Breguet celebrates the centenary of the Aeronavale

PRODUCT LAUNCH

• The MAYU MARRONE from Moser & Cie
• Damas introduces creations for Eid
• Blancpain presents Carrousel Repetition Minutes Le Brassus Watch
• Valentino presents EDEN Limited Edition
• Arnold & Son unveils the True Moon Meteorite Watch

MARKET REPORTS

• Market Report - Current trends in watchmaking
• Market Report - 5th Edition Premier Middle East Awards 2009
• Watch Trends: Special releases from 14 of the biggest premium watch brands in 2009
• MPParabia Market Report: Advertising Spend H1-2009

BREAKING NEWS

• Swatch Group Founder Nicholas Hayek has passed away at the age of 82 years
• Damas brothers fined more than $4 million and required to repay Dh 365 million in cash and 2 tons of gold
• United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia showed the highest rate of growth
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EVENTS & EXHBITIONS

• India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2010
• Hong Kong Watch and Clock Design winners announced
• Best and brightest set to exhibit at Dubai International Jewellery Week 2010
• First India International Jewellery Week