The 57th edition of the Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show opened on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah, bringing together 400 exhibitors from 19 countries in one of the region's largest gold and jewellery exhibitions.The show was opened by Sheikh Khaled bin Abdullah bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Ports, Customs and Free Zones Authority.Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the event features leading designers and manufacturers of gold, jewellery and luxury watches, alongside internationally recognised brands specialising in diamonds, gemstones and high-end jewellery.Sheikh Khaled toured the exhibition where he stopped at several major international pavilions featuring luxury watch collections, exclusive diamond jewellery, and high-end gold, platinum, and silver pieces, highlighting the exhibition’s role as a showcase.Organisers expect the exhibition to attract thousands of visitors from the UAE and abroad, building on the success of its previous edition, which drew more than 91,000 visitors and reinforced its position as one of the region's premier jewellery and watch events.Spanning 30,000 square metres, the five-day exhibition showcases an extensive range of diamond jewellery, gold, platinum and silver creations, coloured gemstones, pearls and luxury timepieces. It also highlights global industry trends through specialised displays of laboratory-grown diamonds, precious metals, and jewellery manufacturing and packaging technologies.Participants are also expected to unveil limited-edition collections and exclusive artistic pieces inspired by diverse cultures, combining gold with emeralds, rubies and opals, offering visitors a glimpse of the latest creations from leading international jewellery houses.With over 30 years of journalistic experience spanning from Jordan to the UAE, Khitam has spent the past 22 years reporting on national and regional news from Dubai, with a strong focus on the UAE, GCC and broader Arab affairs.