| AWJ Webletter Broadcast Issue No. 204 |
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| WEEKLY BUSINESS NEWS ON THE JEWELLERY & WATCH WORLD IN THE MIDDLE EAST |
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| MARKET NEWS |
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Tiffanyâs net sales hits $681.7 Million in Q3
Tiffany & Co.'s third-quarter net sales rise to $681.17 million worldwide, a 14 per cent increase from the same period last year. Read More... |
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Damas extends bank standstill agreement with bank lenders
Damas has extended a standstill agreement it has in place with the majority of its bank lenders until December 31 as it works to restructure about $872 million (Dh3.2 billion) in debt. Read More... |
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Dubai Airports forecasts double-digit traffic growth in 2011
Dubai Airports have forecasted that passenger numbers will grow 13.1 per cent to reach 52.2 million next year, driven by 10 percent increase in Emirates passenger growth and doubling of flydubai traffic as both continue their expansion strategies. Read More... |
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| COMPANY NEWS |
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Mr. Biver and Hublot awarded at the Caesar Awards Gala
The Caesar Awards are the most important distinctions for luxury brands in Romania. Hosted at the Athnee Palace Hilton, the Caesar Best Honoris distinctions privileged by the presence of Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot. Read More... |
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Chopard is awarded the Jewelry Watch Prize
Chopardâs High Jewelry Owl watch was awarded the Jewelry Watch Prize at the Grand Prix dâHorlogerieâs tenth anniversary in Grand Theatre, Geneva. Read More... |
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Cartier opens Asian Flagship Boutique in Princeâs Building, Hong Kong
Cartier inaugurated its Asian flagship boutique in the Princeâs Building, Hong Kong. The store spans 900 square metres and features a 17-metre high facade. Read More... |
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Damiani launches Masterpieces Collection with Sophia Loren in Dubai, Kuwait and Doha
Sophia Loren, the most awarded and recognized Italian actress in the world has made a special appearance at the Damiani boutique in The Dubai Mall to present a selection of Damianiâs most important jewellery pieces from the Masterpieces collection. Read More... |
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Van Cleef & Arpels opens its first Boutique du Temps Poetique
On November 30 2010, Van Cleef & Arpels has opened its very first Boutique du Temps Poétique located next to its first jewellery Boutique in Middle East inaugurated five years ago at Burjuman Center. Read More... |
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Feliciano Lopez, new Jaeger-LeCoultreâs Ambassador
Feliciano Lopez, the Spanish tennis player is the new ambassador of Jaeger-LeCoultre. Born in 1981 in Toledo (Spain) Felicianoâs father was his first coach when he stood out in the tennis courts. Read More... |
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Piaget on Ipad
Piaget has launched a new iPad/iPhone compatible version of piaget.com. The new site has been optimized for touch-screen mobile computing, providing users with the ability to explore the world of Piaget with just a swipe of their finger. Read More... |
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Montegrappa sponsors Chequered Flag Ball in Abu Dhabi
Montegrappa has sponsored the Abu Dhabi Chequered Flag Ball, a special event complementing the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Read More... |
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| PRODUCT LAUNCH |
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The Patrizzi Pocket Expert - Girard Perregaux Tourbillon with Gold Bridge
Patrizzi & Co has announced the new work from its Patrizzi Pocket Expert series, an ongoing collection of pocket-sized watchmaking reference books - paying tribute to the Tourbillon with Gold Bridge from the Girard-Perregaux manufacture. Read More... |
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Ulysse Nardin offers Executive Lady
Although purely feminine in aesthetic, the self-winding timepiece holds the same exactness of its male counterpart - the Ulysse Nardin Executive Dual Time. Read More... |
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SAINT HONORE presents Haute Couture
SAINT HONORE has presented its new collection, Haute Couture, which pays homage to one of the most exacting talents: the setting of diamonds. Read More... |
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ArtyA introduces Oh, my dog
Artist Dominique Arpa-Cirpka has painted a white pit bull dog on an ArtyA Coup de Foudre watch. Read More... |
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Azimuth presents Jagdbomber White Knight
Azimuth has announced the introduction of the new Azimuth Jagdbomber White Knight model, part of the Militare-1 collection. Read More... |
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Edox unveils the new Chronolady
Edox has unveiled a new collection of womenâs watches. The new Class-1 offers the same thrills and ingredients as the original Class-1 timepiece. Read More... |
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Pasquale Bruniâs latest Marilyn Collection
This festive season, Pasquale Bruniâs Marilyn collection presents a range of necklaces, pendant chains and rings that make perfect gift options for Christmas and the fast approaching New Year celebrations. Read More... |
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| EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS |
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Harry Winston: The Court of Jewels event
Harry Winston has unveiled its historic Court of Jewels exhibition for the first time in more than 50 years. Read More... |
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Fawaz Gruosi with Haifa Wehbe in Lebanon
De Grisogono has held a dinner at the newly opened Le Grey Hotel in Beirut to launch its new jewellery collection. Read More... |
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Hong Kong Trade Development Council to conduct Watch Industry Networking Luncheon Seminar
On 20 December, Hong Kong Trade Development Council in cooperation with Dubai Chamber of Commerce will conduct a âWatch Industry Networking Luncheon Seminarâ to be held in Dubai Chamber Premises. Read More... |
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Paola Frani Trunk Show at Bloomingdale's Dubai
Paola Frani has presented her Spring/Summer 2011 collection at Bloomingdaleâs Trunk Show, an exclusive in-store showcase of Paula Franiâs gorgeous creations in Dubai Mall Read More... |
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MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show
The 30th edition of MidEast Watch & Jewellery Show is all set to be held from April 5 to 9, 2011 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Read More... |
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6th International Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair and International Watch & Clock Fair 2010
The 6th International Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Fair and International Watch & Clock Fair 2010 will be held on December 13 â 15, 2010 in Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Read More... |
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IIJS Signature now in Mumbai
After its success in Goa, IIJS signature shifts to Mumbai, a venue that more appropriately reflects the growing importance, professionalism and size of the show, determines the growing aspirations and ambition of Indian Diamond and Jewellery industry. Read More... |
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| CALENDAR OF EVENTS |
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Lalique & Apid â The Interior Designers Forum - Lalique Boutique, Dubai Mall |
15-Dec-2010 |
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