DANAT bolsters cooperation with India gemology institute
The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (DANAT) welcomed a high-level delegation from the Gemological Institute of India (GII), as part of a strategic visit aimed at enhancing cooperation and exchanging expertise in the field of gemology.
The visiting delegation included Dr. A. V. R. Reddy, CEO of GII, and Mr. S. N. Desai, Member of the Board of Trustees.
The visit commenced with a presentation by DANAT CEO Noura Jamsheer, who outlined the Institute's mission to uphold and promote the Kingdom of Bahrain's longstanding legacy as a global hub for pearls, gemstones, and jewelry.
She highlighted DANAT's achievements in becoming a regional leader in pearl and diamond testing services, offering expert services to clients both locally and internationally.
Initiatives
Jamsheer also shed light on the Institute's wide-ranging initiatives, including its advanced training programs, scientific and field research on various pearl and gemstone types, and its active participation in prominent regional and international exhibitions and forums.
She emphasised the vital role DANAT plays in supporting the Kingdom's economy by bolstering trust in the jewelry sector and expanding market access through high-quality testing and certification.
Laboratory
As part of the visit, the Indian delegation toured DANAT's state-of-the-art laboratory, where they were introduced to the latest technologies used in gemstone analysis.
The tour included demonstrations of the advanced equipment, methodologies, and testing protocols employed by the institute, as well as an introduction to the skilled Bahraini professionals contributing to its global reputation.
Dr. Reddy, CEO of the Gemological Institute of India, provided a detailed overview of GII's work in research, standardisation of gem testing, education, and the development of skilled professionals in the field.
He also discussed the Institute's efforts to remain at the forefront of scientific advancements, underlining opportunities for future knowledge sharing between the two institutions.
On this occasion, DANAT CEO Noura Jamsheer expressed her appreciation for the visit and affirmed DANAT's openness to developing deeper collaborations with esteemed institutions like GII.
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