26 | JNA January/February 2023 JWA DUBAI 2023 Three jewellery and gemstone enterprises and a promising coloured gemstone entrepreneur that have shown incredible leadership, resilience and brilliance in the most difficult of times are the Honourees of the Special Edition of JWA Dubai. A regional edition of the Jewellery World Awards (JWA), JWA Dubai is taking on a unique format in 2023 to better reflect the challenges that businesses experienced in the last 12 months. This special tribute recognises and honours outstanding individuals and businesses that are based in the Middle East and beyond that inspire, lead and drive positive change in the communities they serve by championing business excellence, innovation, inclusivity, sustainability and social partnerships. The Honourees were determined by Informa Markets Jewellery and the Italian Exhibition Group, the organisers of Jewellery, Gem & Technology Dubai (JGT Dubai). The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) was consulted for the Outstanding Coloured Gemstone Enterprise of the Year category. The JWA Dubai Special Edition’s Awards Presentation Ceremony and Panel Discussion takes place on February 12, 2023 on the first day of JGT Dubai at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Joining the four Honourees in a panel discussion on “Inspired Leadership in a Post-Pandemic World” are Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman and CEO of DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), the official partner of JGT Dubai; and Tawhid Abdullah, chairman of Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG) – the show’s industry partner. The event will be broadcast live to a global audience. Commenting on JWA Dubai Special Edition’s roster of Honourees for 2023, David Bondi, senior vice president of Informa Markets in Asia, said, “There is no better time than now to celebrate and honour the successes of these innovative enterprises and the individuals powering them, most especially during the most challenging period of the pandemic. They have distinguished themselves by leading with courage, purpose and authenticity, undaunted by unforeseen roadblocks and pivoting to growth even when the odds were highly stacked against them. They served the industry with integrity, passion and tenacity, and elevated their communities like never before. These four amazing industry champions are truly deserving of these awards.” Corrado Peraboni, chief executive officer of the Italian Exhibition Group, added, “We are honoured to host JWA Dubai again this year at JGT Dubai that we organise with our partner Informa Markets. In this region of the world, this industry boasts numerous excellences in terms of tradition, culture and entrepreneurial spirit and Informa Markets’ Award enhances them at their best. Congratulations to the selected companies for being such an effective expression of commitment and ability in making their way towards development, and to all the participants for the contribution they make, day after day, to our international community.” ICA President Clement Sabbagh remarked, “We, at the ICA, are honoured to be a part of JWA Dubai Special Edition and to celebrate the outstanding efforts of these great enterprises. They have been able to grow their businesses and thrive even in the midst of challenges. Their forwardthinking initiatives are sure to be a positive inspiration to our industry.” 本年度的特别版JWA Dubai—珠宝业享负盛名的嘉 许活动，选出三家杰出珠宝/宝石企业及一位青 年企业家，表彰他们在业界最困难的时期，仍然 能够表现出卓越的领导力、韧性和才华。 JWA Dubai是Jewellery World Awards (JWA)大奖的区域 性活动；为反映珠宝业在过去12个月所面临的特殊挑战，本 届活动将以特别方式，表扬在中东及邻近市场有杰出表现 的个人和企业。他们皆不断追求卓越、创新、包容性、可持续 发展和社会伙伴关系，领导并推动业界积极革新。 JWA Dubai特别版的嘉许典礼暨座谈会将于2023年2月 12日，假迪拜世界贸易中心(DWTC)盛大举行。为隆重其事， 典礼将在为期三天的迪拜珠宝首饰及科技展(迪拜JGT)揭 幕日进行，并会安排录像回播，让环球业界共赏盛会。 本届获嘉许的企业和人士，是由迪拜JGT主办机构 Informa Markets Jewellery和意大利展览集团 (IEG)选出；他 们特别就年度杰出彩宝企业类别，咨询了国际有色宝石协 会(ICA) 在 的意见。 2023年2月12日，获嘉许企业的高层和企业家将应 邀出席在迪拜JGT举行的座谈会，并以“后疫情时代的领导 力”为主题，分享他们“疫”流而上的经验和心得，共同探索 如何为行业复苏作好准备，并为企业和团队建立韧性，以应 对未来将会出现的冲击。此外，来自迪拜JGT官方合作伙伴 迪拜多种商品中心(DMCC)的执行主席兼行政总裁Ahmed Bin Sulayem和行业伙伴迪拜黄金和珠宝集团(DGJG)的主席 Tawhid Abdullah，亦会出席分享其真知灼见。 Informa Markets亚洲区高级副总裁庞大为(Dav id Bondi)表示：“在行业正踏入复苏之际，现在是最佳时机，祝 贺和表扬这些创新企业在克服疫情挑战中所取得的佳绩。 即使面对不能预计的障碍和重重困难，他们仍能以无比的 勇气和坚定的目标，继续争取业务增长，因而脱颖而出。他 们以诚信、热情和坚毅不拔的精神，推动行业更上一层楼。 他们获颁殊荣，是实至名归的。” 意大利展览集团首席执行官Corrado Peraboni补充说： “我们很荣幸在与Informa Markets共同举办的迪拜JGT 展会中，再次举行JWA Dubai活动。在中东地区，珠宝业拥 有悠久的传统、深厚的文化和超卓的企业家精神，Informa Markets的嘉许活动旨在表扬业界的卓越表现。在此祝贺获 嘉许的公司和人士，他们在发展道路上表现出超凡的意志 和能力，亦感谢所有参与者日复一日为我们的国际社群做 出的贡献。” ICA主席Clement Sabbagh补充说：“ICA很荣幸能够成为 特别版JWA Dubai的一分子，一起祝贺这些杰出企业的努力 和成就。在过去一年，即使面对重大的挑战，他们仍能拓展 业务并蓬勃发展。他们所作出的前瞻性举措，肯定会对珠宝 业产生积极的启发作用。”
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