The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) and the London Diamond Bourse (LDB) have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at fostering deeper commercial ties, expanding international trade opportunities, and reinforcing global industry standards.

The strategic agreement was signed in London by QDE Director Ghanim Al-Saadi and LDB President Charlotte Rose. The partnership establishes a formal framework to enhance cooperation between the two institutions through reciprocal market visits, joint participation in trade events, and shared access to tenders and auctions.

This agreement marks the latest milestone in QDE’s strategic initiative to connect regional markets with major international trading hubs. In recent months, QDE has expanded its global network by establishing partnerships with prominent bourses in Tokyo, Singapore, Shanghai, and Italy.

Under the terms of the MoU, both bourses will collaborate to strengthen the natural-diamond and colored-gemstone sectors. A central pillar of the alliance is a shared commitment to upholding strict ethical and compliance standards, including guidelines set by the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the World Diamond Council’s (WDC) System of Warranties.

The partnership is expected to drive economic growth for both bourses while enhancing transparency and trade efficiency across the global supply chain.