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WFDB announces Presidents’ Meeting 2025 in New York City
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) said its next Presidents’ Meeting will be held on 10 -11 June in New York City, hosted by the Diamond Dealers Club of New York.
The annual Presidents’ Meeting is an important international event, convening senior representatives of the 27 member bourses and major players from throughout the diamond pipeline. It will explore the most pressing issues facing the world diamond industry in expert panels and discussions. Last year’s Presidents’ Meeting was held in Shanghai in March 2024 and was well-attended by participants from around the world.
WFDB President Yoram Dvash is calling on all players in the international diamond industry to attend the meeting. “We are holding the Presidents’ Meeting this year right after the JCK Show in Las Vegas to appeal to as wide an audience as possible. The diamond industry is facing many challenges in demand, pricing and marketing. This is the time when we need to come together, to hear all the stakeholders and to discuss industry-wide changes. I urge you all to plan to attend this very important meeting.”
Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the London Diamond Bourse (LDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two diamond trading centres, expanding business opportunities for members, and promoting responsible growth across the global diamond and gemstone trade. The agreement was announced on 8 July 2026.
The MoU establishes a framework for collaboration in responsible trading, commercial development, knowledge sharing, and closer engagement between members of the two bourses. It also seeks to encourage dialogue on issues affecting the international diamond industry as trading centres adapt to an increasingly interconnected global marketplace.
The agreement was signed by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange, and Charlotte Rose, President of the London Diamond Bourse. It marks the first formal international partnership under Rose’s presidency, which began in June.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Chairman, Dubai Diamond Exchange, said:
“The Dubai Diamond Exchange was built on the belief that connecting markets creates opportunity. This partnership with the London Diamond Bourse reflects that philosophy, bringing together two major diamond trading centres to strengthen collaboration and expand opportunities for our respective members. The future of our industry will not be built by individual markets acting alone. By working more closely together, we can establish a stronger network of trusted trading centres, sharing expertise, upholding recognised standards, and reinforcing confidence and growth across the global diamond trade.”
Charlotte Rose, President, London Diamond Bourse, noted:
“There is no better partner for the London Diamond Bourse to begin this new chapter with than the Dubai Diamond Exchange. As a fellow member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses, the DDE shares our commitment to trusted, well-governed trading, and this agreement opens up real opportunities for members on both sides. I’m looking forward to seeing where this partnership takes us.”
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