{"id":13159,"date":"2025-11-21T06:03:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T06:03:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/?p=13159"},"modified":"2025-11-21T07:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T07:05:21","slug":"dr-tariq-thomas-director-doc-visits-ijex-and-praises-industry-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/21\/dr-tariq-thomas-director-doc-visits-ijex-and-praises-industry-participation\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Tariq Thomas, Director, DoC, Visits IJEX and Praises Industry Participation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dr. Tariq Thomas, Director, DoC, Visits IJEX and Praises Industry Participation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized has-custom-border\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-1-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13161\" style=\"border-width:3px;border-radius:5px;width:633px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-1-10.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-1-10-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-1-10-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jewellerynewsindia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/IMG-1-10-600x360.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Tariq Thomas, IAS, Director at the Department of Commerce, visited <a href=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/india-jewellery-expositions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IJEX Dubai<\/a>\u2014an initiative of <a href=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GJEPC<\/a>\u2014where he engaged with exhibitors to understand how the platform is helping Indian businesses strengthen their presence in international markets. He described the visit as highly encouraging and remarked that <a href=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/india-jewellery-expositions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IJEX<\/a> offers exporters a well-structured space to present their capabilities and build valuable connections with buyers across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the visit, Dr. Thomas interacted with several participants, including Rajkot-based Diz Luxe Jewellery, Mumbai\u2019s Yug by Tanvi Exports, New Delhi\u2019s Jewelounge, Kolkata\u2019s Diviyansh, and Loyal Sting RFID\u2014the first Allied Services exhibitor at the centre. Many exhibitors shared that <a href=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/india-jewellery-expositions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IJEX<\/a> has enhanced their visibility, helped them reach new customers, and provided clearer insights into demand trends. Dr. Thomas appreciated this feedback and acknowledged <a href=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GJEPC<\/a>\u2019s ongoing efforts to bolster export preparedness through active industry engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also visited the local Dubai market, meeting with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhimagold.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BHIMA Jewellers<\/a>, where discussions provided useful perspectives on consumer behaviour, product choices, and retail sentiment in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The growing number of exporters using <a href=\"https:\/\/gjepc.org\/india-jewellery-expositions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IJEX<\/a> reflects its tangible impact. 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