During a visit by Japanese Ambassador and BJBFS Society Bahrain and Japan to strengthen collaboration in pearls and gemstone

Manama, Tuesday May 31, 2022: Promoting collaboration in the fields of pearls, jewelry, and gemstones between Bahrain and Japan was addressed during the visit of His Excellency the Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, Mr. Miyamoto Masayuki, to Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT), accompanied by the President of The Bahrain-Japan Business and Friendship Society, Mr. Nasser Al-Arayedh, and several members of the Society. During a tour of the Institute's headquarters, the Japanese Ambassador visited DANAT’s laboratory, which is equipped with cutting-edge testing equipment and managed by a team of the highest level of local competencies. He was briefed on the laboratory's work, which is regarded as the best of its kind in the world, in examining pearls, coral, amber, and other types of gemstones, in addition to issuing internationally accredited certifications. Chairman of the Board of Directors of DANAT Mr. Yaser Alsharifi, and Mrs. Noora Jamsheer, CEO, welcomed the Ambassador and the visiting delegation to DANAT. During the visit, they discussed the opportunities for developing Bahrain-Japan cooperation in the fields of pearls, jewelry, and gemstones as an essential component of trade and economic partnership between the two friendly countries. In addition, to exchanging experiences and strengthening capacities in this major field. Mr. Alsharifi welcomed H.E. Mr. Masayuki and the visiting delegation, noting that DANAT aims to promote Bahrain's pearl heritage, which dates back over 5,000 years, at the regional and international levels, whether through such visits or through the events it hosts and participates in both locally and internationally, as part of the country's National Plan to Revive the Pearl Sector. Mrs. Jamsheer, for her part, outlined the services provided by DANAT in terms of studies, training programs and activities related to pearls, as well as the workforce and their accumulated and various experiences in gemology and other sciences. At the end of his visit, the Japanese Ambassador expressed his admiration for DANAT’s key role in enhancing the pearl trade in Bahrain and around the world, as well as its success in promoting the Kingdom of Bahrain’s reputation as a leading centre in the field of pearls and gemstones, stating that Japan welcomes future opportunities to develop the partnership between Tokyo and Manama in this field. For his part, Mr. Nasser Al-Arayedh emphasized that DANAT has become an important cultural and economic landmark in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as it also holds a prominent place globally among traders of jewelry, pearls, and gemstones, as well as all economists and businessmen who recognize the significance of this vital field.