The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has signed partnership agreements with organisations in the UK, Hong Kong and Africa, further extending its international reach.

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the London Diamond Bourse (LDB), signed by QDE Director Ghanim Al-Saadi and LDB President Charlotte Rose, establishes a non-binding framework for the two exchanges to connect their memberships, encourage commercial ties and pursue broader cooperation. Both sides will support bilateral visits and reciprocal participation in events, tenders, auctions and viewings hosted by either exchange.

QDE’s MoU with the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China (DFHK), signed by Al-Saadi and DFHK Founding President Lawrence Ma, similarly links the two communities. Members and management on both sides will be welcomed at each other’s events, tenders, auctions and viewings, with a schedule of visits between Doha and Hong Kong.

Meanwhile, its MoU with the Diamond, Gem & Jewellery Association of Southern Africa (DGJASA) advances QDE’s ambition to establish Qatar as a strategic gateway between African diamond producers and international markets.

Al-Saadi said, “Southern Africa is central to the global diamond industry, with a long history of production, expertise and trade. This partnership creates an opportunity for Qatar Diamond Exchange to build stronger relationships with the region's diamond community and connect its businesses with new markets through Qatar.”

DGJASA President Molefi Letsiki added that Qatar's strategic location and growing diamond trading ecosystem make it a promising partner for the region.

Earlier this year, QDE signed MoUs with the Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES), the Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE), the Tokyo Diamond Exchange (TDE) and Borsa Diamanti d’Italia (Diamond Bourse of Italy).