Dubai, UAE, April 16, 2016: VICENZAORO DUBAI -the unique networking platform designed for the jewellery business community in one of the main luxury destinations in the world - is back this year with its second edition scheduled from 14 to 17 April. VICENZAORO DUBAI is a coveted event where the key jewellery producers display their latest and finest collections to the most qualified international sector professionals. On the occasion of the event, the Italian Trade Agency, in association with the Exhibition Organizers, has set up its own Pavilion to showcase the distinctive designs that set Italian jewellery apart. No country in the world, in fact, produces jewellery like Italy does. Whether hand- or machine-made, jewellery makers produce an endless variety of pieces that combine superb artistry and craftsmanship. The Italian jewellery industry is composed of approximately 9,000 companies employing 32.000 people, mainly concentrated in four major geographical areas - Vicenza, Valenza, Arezzo, Campania Region - with a total turnover of more than €6 billion. Most of these are highly specialized small and medium sized companies, enjoying a very diversified product base and very high goods to export all over the world. Italy relies strongly on the importance of Dubai as the leading hub for jewellery sales and luxury propensity worldwide. The UAE is one of the most prominent markets for Italian gold and jewellery. In 2015 sales totaled over €1 billion and the UAE ranked second after Switzerland in terms of Italian exports to world markets. Gianpaolo Bruno, Trade Commissioner to the UAE, Oman and Pakistan: “VICENZAORO DUBAI is definitely one of the world's most respected events in the global jewellery industry. It lays a long lasting bridge between the Italian gold and jewellery industry and Dubai, one of the world’s major luxury showcases, adding incredible value to Italian lifestyle in one of the regions with the highest luxury potential in the world”. The 2016 edition of VICENZAORO DUBAI will feature new elements, meeting the needs of all exhibitors and visitors, while showcasing the very latest industry trends. The event will also include four intensive days of one-on-one business meetings, conferences, workshops and seminars, organized in conjunction with international organisations, among them trade boards, international associations, chambers of commerce and various consortiums. The exhibition format of 2016 will be organized into four key areas: Global Brands (leading innovators and the benchmark companies from the industry); Fine Jewellery & National Pavilions (unbranded jewellery collections distinguished for variety and creativity); Gemstones & Diamonds(a community dedicated to precious and semi-precious stones); Packaging & Supply (packaging and visual merchandising). The Italian participants in VICENZAORO DUBAI 2016 A&V EDOARDO VIETRI - B194 ALPA ORO S.R.L. - D193 ALUNNO & CO S.A.S - C194 AME ASTUCCI EXPOSITION SPECIALISTS - D207 AMLÉ - A196 ANDROMEDA DI BERNI GIAN LUCA - C197 AURARIA - C191 BANCO ARTIGIANO - A202; A204; A206; B203; B205; B207 DUEAERRE SRL - C192 FAMILY GOLD SRL - D193 GERARDO SACCO - A190 GIORDINI - B196 MARTA PAOLILLO Fine Jewellery Roma - A200 MASSA GIOCONDA S.A.S. - B197 MIA GIOIELLI & PIERCING - B195 NEMESI SRL - C193 NERI ROMUALDO SPA - D195 ORIVERI SRL - C196 ORO TREND SRL - D191 OROAREZZO Jewellery Exhibition - C204; C202; C200; D205; D203; D201 RANCANGELO di Rancan Dario e Pietro snc - C201 ROBERTO MAGI SRL - C190 STEFANI ARGENTO - B201 STELLA MARINA SRL - B191 SUPERORO - B200 TARÍ Jewellery Exhibition - B190: B192 TECNOR - C195 TRADEMAX - A194 VEZZOSI ARGENTERIE SRL - D197 April 14-17, Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, opening time 11 am – 8 pm