Doha, 24 April 2022 - QNB, the largest financial institution in the Middle East and Africa, announced its sponsorship of the 2022 Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE), organized by Qatar Tourism (QT) and taking place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center from 9 -13 May 2022.
This year marks the 18th edition of DJWE, one of the longest running events in Qatar and the largest business-to-consumer exhibition of its kind in the region.
DJWE comes as a part of the QNB’s efforts to highlight the bank’s brand during the special event, which brings together more than 500 international luxury brands from more 10 countries along with local luxurious designers. This year, DJWE is also set to feature Indian superstar, Alia Bhatt.
As the Official Sponsor of this year’s edition of DJWE, QNB aims to be a part of this prestigious event that brings together luxury brands from all around the globe to offer visitors a luxurious touch of shopping from extraordinary brands.
This sponsorship highlights the Group's CSR efforts and emphasizes QNB keenness towards its pillar of Arts and Culture, which also emphasizes on the importance of tourism, as the event marks the Qatari art and heritage, especially through some of the local brands and exhibitors participating in the event.
Commenting on this event, Ms. Heba Al-Tamimi, General Manager of QNB Group Communications said: “Our sponsorship of this year’s edition of the Doha Jewelry and Watches Exhibition 2022, one of the biggest and most unique exhibitions in Qatar, emphasizes our keenness towards maintaining a long-term partnership with Qatar Tourism, our support towards Qatar National Tourism Sector Strategy 2030, and our effort of highlighting our brand existence within the luxurious brands present in this exhibition.”
She added, “We are certain that this year will be an exceptional year for tourism in Qatar, especially as the FIFA World Cup 2022™ is approaching to highlight our brand’s fundamental role as the Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022™.”
For her part, Hessa Al-Thani, Head of Marketing and Planning at Qatar Tourism, highlighted: “We are delighted to bring back DJWE this year, one of Qatar Tourism’s most anticipated events of the year. We are confident that the 18th edition will prove exciting, given the first-time participation of a number of international luxury brands.”
Al-Thani continued: “DJWE is also a proud opportunity for Qatar Tourism to support Qatar’s local designers and celebrate Qatari heritage by showcasing emerging artists’ unique designs. We welcome all visitors to explore this premium business event in Qatar.”
Proud to be the Official Middle East and Africa Supporter of the FIFA World Cup 2022™, QNB Group extends through its subsidiaries and associate companies to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services.
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