The Gulf's new
home for diamonds.

Qatar's purpose-built exchange at Ras Bufontas Free Zone, founded on the Kimberley Process, sets a new regional standard for rough and polished diamond trade.

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By the
Numbers.

Built on solid foundations. Qatar's combination of regulatory clarity, world-class connectivity and institutional backing is producing the conditions for a new centre of gravity in diamonds and precious stones trade.

2021
Qatar joins the Kimberley Process
100%
Foreign ownership
0%
Corporate tax for qualifying entities
4hr
Average flight to key diamond capitals

The Exchange
Ecosystem.

Three pillars, one exchange. The Exchange unites the bourse, international compliance and a structured calendar of tenders, meeting the operational, regulatory and logistical needs of a global industry under one roof.

The Exchange's
Story.

From concept to continental gateway. A four-chapter walk through Qatar's emergence as a serious destination for the diamonds and precious stones trade.

A country preparing the ground.

Qatar's accession to the Kimberley Process in 2021 marked the beginning of a national commitment to ethical, traceable diamond trade. The infrastructure followed.

A zone designed for trade.

Ras Bufontas Free Zone, adjacent to Hamad International Airport, provides on-site customs, KP certification and specialist logistics engineered for the diamond trade.

An exchange, open to the world.

The trading hall, member offices and vault combine in one regulated environment. Traders, grading labs and financiers operate under common infrastructure.

Doha takes its place.

Everything required to operate. Members gain access to a complete operational stack, from tailored licensing and on-site valuation to institutional storage and accredited financing partners.

Member
Benefits.

Everything required to operate. Members gain access to a complete operational stack, from tailored licensing and on-site valuation to institutional storage and accredited financing partners.

Tailored Trading Licenses

Activity-specific licences for rough, polished, cutting, grading and advisory work, scoped to your operations.

Assortment & Valuation

On-site assortment, independent valuation and sales support in secure rooms equipped to gemological standards.

Vault Access

Institutional-grade storage with biometric access, 24/7 monitoring and direct linkage to the trading floor.

Specialist Insurance

Coverage for transit, inventory, tenders and operations, structured to each member's risk profile.

Integrated Customs

On-site customs and Kimberley Process certification, minimising handling between airport, bourse and vault.

Trade Financing

Working capital and inventory financing through accredited Gulf banking partners, calibrated to the diamond trade.

Membership
Tiers.

Exchange membership is open to companies trading, manufacturing, cutting and polishing rough or polished diamonds, as well as affiliated industry bodies.

Trading Member

For licensed companies trading rough and polished diamonds and precious stones at the Exchange.

  • Trading floor & private negotiation suites
  • Vault access with on-site KP certification
  • Tender hosting privileges
  • Priority alerts on auctions & tenders
  • Dispute resolution & arbitration access

Affiliate Member

For service providers supporting the diamond value chain in grading, logistics, insurance and finance.

  • Trading floor day-pass access
  • Listing in the Exchange member directory
  • Invitations to Doha Diamond Week
  • Networking & event participation
  • Working group observer status

Industry Body

For trade associations, bourses, federations and international councils aligned with the Exchange.

  • Joint programming & standards alignment
  • Cross-affiliation arbitration recognition
  • Speaking platforms at Exchange events
  • Working group participation
  • Doha Diamond Week partnership access

Institutional-Grade
Vault.

The vault facility features biometric access control, continuous monitoring, and both short- and long-term storage solutions, all aligned with international security standards.

24/7
On-site security & surveillance
100%
Biometric access verification

Designed for
High Value.

The vault accommodates both short- and long-term custody solutions for high-value assets, from rough diamonds awaiting tender to private collections requiring the highest levels of discretion and security.

Diamonds

Diamonds

Coloured Gemstones

Coloured Gemstones

Precious Metals

Precious Metals

Pearls

Pearls

Our
Affiliates.

Qatar Diamond Exchange works alongside the international bodies setting the standards for ethical, transparent and sustainable diamond trade

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