Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ) has announced the Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE), a fully integrated platform for the trade of rough and polished diamonds and precious stones hosted within Ras Bufontas Free Zone. Bringing together trading, membership, vaulting, certification, and industry services within a single regulated ecosystem, QDE establishes a new gateway for global diamond trade in Qatar connecting Doha to international diamond markets and advancing economic diversification under Qatar National Vision 2030.QDE operates as a single regulated platform with a secure trading floor, private negotiation suites, an institutional-grade vault with biometric access control, 24/7 on-site security and surveillance and on-site customs and certification facilities, providing members with a seamless and secure environment in which to conduct business. QFZ’s CEO and QDE’s Chairman, HE Sheikh Mohammed Bin Hamad Bin Faisal Al Thani, said, “The Qatar Diamond Exchange represents an important step in Qatar’s efforts to further diversify its economy and strengthen its position as a trusted participant in global diamond trade. Building on Qatar’s participation in the Kimberley Process since 2021, we have established the regulatory and institutional foundations needed to support the growth of a new strategic sector for the state.” (ICE Doha)

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