DMCC ANNOUNCES SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR BUSINESS TO BOOST UAE’S ECONOMIC RESILIENCE

DMCC – the world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – recently announced the roll-out of a Business Support Package to support its business community as well as new companies navigate the current economic environment. The package, applicable as of 1 April 2020, includes a range of discounts and waivers, and complements the various economic initiatives announced by the UAE Government to support the business and financial sectors.

Albert Robinson
Vice President-International Business
The New Jeweller International Media Group

Subbu
Editor
The New Jeweller International Media Group

Jewellery Retail Sector bracing for a “New Normal” post COVID-19

The COVID-19 virus has created havoc globally affecting by and far most of the economies world wide driving them to impose travel and health restrictions. Indeed a challenging time for health and trade. The gem and jewellery sector too is reeling under the COVID-19 with leading conferences, exhibitions and fairs either postponed or cancelled. This is indeed a wait and watch period and a time of anxiety as all efforts are made to counter the COVID-19 attack to save lives.

Industry Rising: A New Jeweller International Media Group exclusive

Ernie Blom
President - WFDB

Ronnie VanderLinden
Diamex Inc.

Iris Van Der Veken
Executive Director
RJC

Ermin Siow
Board Member – FGJAM

The "Industry Rising" News Mailer is compiled by Albert Robinson and Anand Parameswaran. This weekly circular will bring you exclusive interviews with industry leaders and heads of associations who will share their experiences and help the gem and jewellery sector overcome COVID 19 in what is clearly going to be a period of recession.

DE BEERS GROUP CONTRIBUTES FUNDS ACROSS BOTSWANA AND NAMIBIA TO SUPPORT COVID-19 RESPONSE

De Beers Group recently announced that it will contribute $2,500,000 across Botswana and Namibia to aid the response to the COVID-19 crisis. De Beers Group is a 50/50 joint venture partner with both Botswana and Namibia in the recovery and sorting of rough diamonds. Its contribution in both countries forms part of a larger effort across De Beers Group’s