Malabar Gold & Diamonds wins 'Brand of the Year - Retail' at Dubai's World Jewellery Awards

By

Isabelle Crossley

Published
Feb 24, 2022

Fine jewellery brand Malabar Gold & Diamonds has won ‘Brand of the Year- Retail’ at the recently held first Dubai regional edition of the World Jewellery Awards.

Malabar Group’s vice chairman K P Abdul Salam and Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ managing director of international operations Shamlal Ahamed jointly received the award at the recent ceremony in Dubai, the brand announced in a press release. The award is the first business award which specifically honours individuals and companies from the Middle East’s rapidly growing jewellery and gemstone trade. 
 
“We are extremely proud and honoured to be receiving this prestigious award at the maiden edition of JWA Dubai 2022, which aims to enhance and promote innovation and best business practices in the industry,” said Malabar Gold & Diamonds’ managing director for international operations, Shamlal Ahamed in a press release.

“With innovation being at the core of our products, we have always strived to deliver a world-class experience to our customers and will continue to focus our efforts on becoming the world’s most preferred jewellery retailer.”
 
“It is my honour to be a part of the successful launch of JWA Dubai- an awards programme that recognises the achievements of the jewellery industry in the Middle East and celebrates its status as an important market in the global trade,” said Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman and CEO of DMCC, chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange, and a judge at the event, according to the brand’s press release.

“I am proud to say that our inspiring recipients are very deserving of the recognition, especially for the great resilience they have shown in the face of the pandemic.”
 
Malabar Gold & Diamonds has over 280 stores spread across 10 countries and specialises in gold, diamond, and bridal jewellery. The brand is the flagship brand of Malabar Group which is a diversified Indian business conglomerate.