October 11, 2008: Pakistan Gems and Jewellery Development Company (PGJDC) is participating in the ICA Gem Show Dubai 2008, October 13-15 2008, organized by the International Colored Gemstones Association (ICA), USA. PGJDC is also the Associate Member of the ICA.

International Gem Show 2008 is being organized for the first time by ICA in collaboration with the Gems Club – Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, Dubai. This would be a B2B gem show tailored especially for the loose colored gemstone industry featuring the world’s most prominent colored stone merchants and traders.

“PGJDC’s participation in the ICA International Gem Show Dubai 2008 is a serious step towards exploring business opportunities through a show which is focused primarily on the colored gemstone industry. A wide range of rough and cut stones including Tourmaline, Peridot, Aquamarine, Topaz, Garnet, Morganite, Scoplite, Kunzite and Emerald will be under display in the PGJDC’s Booth,” said Mr. Mutiullah Sheikh, Chairman PGJDC.

“The ICA International Gem Show will be a gem of an opportunity for the Company to explore the world market of gemstones under one roof. The show, where serious buyers and sellers will have sophisticated and compact venue for conducting business in an elegant setting, will open new windows for the gemstone sector of Pakistan. This is how our presence in the Show will serve one of the primary objectives of PGJDC, which is to enhance the value chain productivity through marketing support for the gemstone sector of Pakistan,” said Mr. Fawad H. Khan, CEO PGJDC.