Princess Haya Opens World Pearl Forum

February 17, 2009 – Held under the patronage of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, HRH Princess Haya opened the World Pearl Forum at the Atlantis Hotel, Palm Jumeirah.

Princess Haya praised the role of the pearl divers that once was the foundation of Dubai’s economy, adding that this Forum is in honor of the great tradition of pearl diving and will help Dubai regain its legacy as the leader in the pearling industry.

Attending the forum were leading experts from the pearl and jewellery industry who discussed the economic outlook for the pearl sector, highlighted opportunities to overcome the possible impact of the current economic climate on the pearl industry.

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Tagged Emirate of Dubai, Jewellery, Patronage, Princess Haya bint Hussein of Jordan.