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In the run-up to the 2014 federal elections, AWDC, in cooperation with UNIZO, is organizing an Election Diamond Debate. This unique debate will focus on current issues and diamond-related topics and will be followed by a networking reception, taking place at 16:00 in the Beurs voor diamanthandel, in the heart of the diamond sector. Be sure to register now as registration is closing soon!
H.D Diam, Weinberg Bernard BVBA, Fischler Diamonds, Windiam, Rubin & zonen, Diarough, Rosyblue, Horizon Diamonds BVBA en Harmony Gems BVBA have already registered for the new 3-in-1business opportunity in the United States, organized in the run up to the JCK Las Vegas Fair. Considering the country’s record fine jewellery sales in 2013, your business can profit from unprecedented access to the world’s largest consumer market.
No less than 182 enthusiastic runners registered to be part of the Antwerp Diamond Team, taking part in the Antwerp Ten Miles race, this coming Sunday, 28 April. The Antwerp Ten Miles atmosphere is truly unique! This year’s race boasts a record participation of 40 000 runners. Be sure to visit the AWDC tent - nr. 17 - in the ‘Acerta bedrijvendorp’ and support the Antwerp Diamond Team!
In the run-up to the 2014 federal elections, AWDC, in cooperation with UNIZO, is organizing an Election Diamond Debate. This unique debate will focus on current issues and diamond-related topics and will be followed by a networking reception, taking place at 16:00 in the Beurs voor diamanthandel, in the heart of the diamond sector. Register now!
The Antwerp diamond industry is a sector to be proud of. We are the world's largest diamond trading hub, with a yearly turnover of more than 40 billion euro, representing 8.25% of Belgium's total exports and 10% of Flanders’ exports. The fact that we are one of the most important export sectors of Flanders and Belgium is a true asset, which should feature more prominently in the spotlight. The ‘Export Lion' is an annual prize awarded by Flanders Investment & Trade, to companies that were most successful in exports in the previous year. The 'Export Lion' will be awarded in two categories, ‘small enterprises’ and ‘medium/large enterprises’.
The deadline for the submission of the Annual Anti-Money Laundering declaration has passed on 31 March. If you did not yet submit the Anti-Money Laundering declaration, we suggest you do so as soon as possible.
Registered diamond dealers must apply enhanced customer due diligence measures if their customers are domiciled or established in one of the following 11 jurisdictions or if they have any other links to these jurisdictions or if they are involved in a transaction or a business relationship in any capacity: Iran, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Algeria, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Myanmar, Pakistan, Syria, Turkey, Yemen.
On Wednesday 9 April, Her Excellency Ambassador Yang Yanyi, Head of the Permanent Representation of the People’s Republic of China to the European Union, visited the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC). All female personnel from the Permanent Representation to the EU took part in this visit, in the context of the International Women’s Day.
