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Monday, 10th May 2004 (5791 views)

Dubai's Gold and Jewellery Group has set a benchmark for members to double turnover within the next two years.<BR/><BR/>Chairman of the group Tawhid Abdullah unveiled his plans for jewellers at an annual meeting celebrating a record-breaking year for Dubai's gold and jewellery trade, according to AME Info.<BR/><BR/>At the event Mr Abdullah said: "I believe market conditions are right and the major developments planned for Dubai over the next 24 months will help us to meet this new challenging benchmark of success.<BR/><BR/>"Our industry has grown and prospered over the past decade through setting ourselves ambitious, but achievable targets. I am confident that given the strength and buoyancy of our trade and the retailing excellence of our members we can reach this new target."<BR/><BR/>The group believes sales will be boosted by increased visitor numbers, better marketing and merchandising, and new specialist retail stores and malls.<BR/><BR/>Set up in 1996, the group has helped to strongly place Dubai as a city of gold and jewellery.<img src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=2591135"/>

 

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