焦点 JNA May/June 2023 | 19 “We need new blood in the business and we need young people’s expertise in modern technology and social media. They know trends and what today’s buyers want,” added Abdullah. Looking ahead, Dubai faces challenges on many fronts, including gold price fluctuation, technological advancements and keeping up with fast-evolving trends. There is also pressure to constantly innovate and adapt to changes. “Our biggest hurdle is the mindset of the trade. We need to adapt to the new speed of things. Continuous education is crucial,” noted Abdullah. “The best solution is a fusion between tried-and-tested ways and new technology.” Bin Sulayem echoed this sentiment, adding that consumer engagement is going to be a crucial element of success in Dubai. The rise of social media platforms as well as other advanced applications like virtual reality alongside continuous education can be used to engage with younger buyers. “We need to listen to the new generation. It is also important to focus on small and medium-sized players and make sure the environment is attractive and welcoming to them,” he continued. “We do not just work with big corporations.” Moving forward, the success of the sector will hinge upon the narrative behind every jewellery, diamond and gemstone. Bin Sulayem said, “There has been a lot of story sharing – where did a stone come from and what does it contribute to the business? This resonates with the new markets.” 迪拜把握成熟机遇,进身国际珠宝和宝石行业的主 要地区之列。行业持份者指出,迪拜因其税收效 率高,金融和物流基础设施齐全,有多样化的产 品和价格,交通便利,加上得到政府的鼎力支持,因而备受 业界器重——以上的因素都是任何行业的成功支柱。 具体来说,该市正在实现专业范畴多元化,锐意成为下一 个彩色宝石和珠宝之都,同时巩固其钻石贸易中心的地位。 迪拜黄金和珠宝集团(DGJG)主席Tawhid Abdullah解释 说,迪拜拥有一个运作畅顺的系统,能促进企业的盈利能 力,并为现有和全新业务提供合适的平台。 2022年在迪拜首办的B2B采购盛事——迪拜珠宝首饰及 科技展(简称JGTD),是朝着正确方向迈出的一步。该年度展 会由Informa Markets Jewellery和意大利展览集团(IEG)联 合主办。第二届已于2023年2月12至14日圆满举行。 Abdullah称:“我们之前并未成功举办专属的B2B展会。 某程度上,市内的黄金市集可说是一种展览形式,但JGTD 属于另一个层次的行业盛会。”这场国际博览会亦提升了迪 拜在业界的声誉,有利吸引崭新商机和市场。 迪拜多种商品交易中心(DMCC)执行主席Ahmed Bin Sulayem指出,迪拜成功吸引了Fura Gems、Belmont Enterprises Ltd和KGK Diamonds and Jewellery LLC等巨擘 纷纷落户。 与此同时,美国宝石研究院(GIA)将于2023年通过子 公司GIA Laboratory DMCC在迪拜开设全新鉴定所。Bin Sulayem表示,GIA的新设施将为迪拜的已打磨钻石行业作 出巨大贡献。 再者,国际有色宝石协会(ICA)正计划在迪拜开设宝石办 事处,借此向中东地区推广宝石。该市还经常举办红宝石、 祖母绿和蓝宝石招标会。 迪拜同样希望在实验室培育钻石(LGD)范畴提升地位。 今年7月,DMCC将举办LGD钻石研讨会,就着行业挑战和技 术发展议题进行讨论。 创造商业优势 DGJG的Abdullah表示,有意在中东开展业务的公司,将 受惠于2022年12月颁布的全新企业税项制度,条文列明阿 联酋将由2023年6月起征收9%企业税。 Abdullah说:“这意味着我们是区内企业税率最低的地点 之一,对于促进行业发展非常重要。” 扎根迪拜的公司为各类型的欧美和亚洲买家服务,迎合 消费者在设计和价格方面的不同喜好。 DMCC的Bin Sulayem表示,迪拜致力强化在主要商品类 别的贸易枢纽地位,其中包括珠宝和钻石。迪拜的优势在于 为彩宝和LGD等每个细分行业提供合适的生态系统。 Almas Tower in Dubai 迪拜阿勒玛斯大楼 Renata Sedmakova / Shutterstock.com US$37.4B 374亿美元 Dubai’s rough and polished diamond trade in 2022, up 17 per cent from 2021. This includes a 42 per cent rise in the polished diamond business 2022年迪拜毛坯钻石及已打磨钻石贸易额,比2021年 上升17%,其中已打磨钻石贸易额上升42%
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