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Danat Hosts Japanese Ambassador

The Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones, "Danat", welcomed Ms. Asako Okai, Ambassador of Japan to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Ms. Nora Jamshidi, CEO of Danat, and a number of the Institute's staff members were present to receive her.

During her visit, the Japanese Ambassador listened to a comprehensive presentation by Ms. Jamshidi, highlighting Danat's activities and its contributions to the national plan for reviving Bahrain's pearl sector. The presentation emphasized Danat's role in boosting confidence in the pearl trade at local, regional, and international levels. It also showcased the Institute's efforts to solidify Bahrain's reputation as a leading center for pearls and gemstones.

The presentation delved into Danat's ongoing endeavors to preserve Bahrain's pearl heritage and ensure the sustainability of the ecosystems associated with pearl production. The Ambassador toured the Institute's laboratory, where she witnessed firsthand the outcomes of Danat's work in research, training, programs, and diverse activities, as well as the laboratory's services in examining pearls and gemstones. The tour also highlighted the advanced technologies used in the lab's operations and the Institute's rigorous standards for guaranteeing the quality of gemstones. These standards include issuing internationally recognized certificates of authentication using advanced global equipment and relying on highly qualified local and international experts with extensive and diverse experience in specialized fields.

These efforts have solidified Danat's position as a world-leading center in this field.

In a statement, Ms. Nora Jamshidi, CEO of the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones "Danat", expressed her delight at the visit: "We were honored to receive the Japanese Ambassador today. It provided us with the opportunity to showcase our extensive and distinguished expertise in the field of examining and authenticating pearls and gemstones, which has become one of the most technologically advanced and evolving fields."

She added: "The meeting was a valuable opportunity to strengthen cooperation between Bahrain and Japan in this vital sector, especially in light of the increasing global interest in authentic Bahraini pearls. We look forward to opening new avenues of collaboration with Japan in research and development, knowledge exchange, and expertise sharing. This will further enhance Bahrain's standing as a leading destination for pearls and gemstones on the global stage."