LAB-GROWN DIAMOND SYMPOSIUM
FROM MASS TO MEANING
CREATIVITY, TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSFORMATION IN LAB-GROWN DIAMONDS
30 September 2025
Almas Tower, Dubai, UAE
Speakers
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading free zone in 2021 with over 25,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 90,000 people.
Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2023, DMCC has been named the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.
Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working across 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project; the much-anticipated Uptown Dubai district.
Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).
The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the Kimberley Process for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed Chair of the KP for a historic second time in 2024, and has continued his leadership role with the position of Custodian Chair in 2025.
Feryal Ahmadi
Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, DMCC
Feryal Ahmadi
Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, DMCC
Feryal Ahmadi serves as the Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of DMCC, playing a pivotal role in cementing its status as the world’s leading authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.
With two decades’ experience, Feryal oversees DMCC’s long-term strategic growth, driving corporate governance excellence and fostering initiatives that amplify global trade flows through Dubai. She has been instrumental in shaping and managing the development of DMCC’s flagship Uptown Dubai and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) business districts, as well as spearheading the innovative DMCC Smart and Sustainable District Strategy.
As an official DMCC spokesperson, Feryal represents DMCC on global platforms, engaging with local and international media to elevate the organisation’s profile and champion Dubai’s thought leadership credentials on the world stage. Her influence has earned her repeated recognition in Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen, and she was named one of Arabian Business’s Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2025.
As a vocal advocate for sustainability, inclusivity, and women in leadership, Feryal is a member of the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) committee, established by UN Global Compact and UN Women. She leads DMCC’s comprehensive sustainability programmes and actively contributes to a number of semi-governmental boards across the UAE.
Feryal holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the American University of Sharjah and an Executive MBA from Harvard University.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading free zone in 2021 with over 25,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 90,000 people.
Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2023, DMCC has been named the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.
Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working across 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project; the much-anticipated Uptown Dubai district.
Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).
The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the Kimberley Process for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed Chair of the KP for a historic second time in 2024, and has continued his leadership role with the position of Custodian Chair in 2025.
Feryal Ahmadi
Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, DMCC
Feryal Ahmadi serves as the Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of DMCC, playing a pivotal role in cementing its status as the world’s leading authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.
With two decades’ experience, Feryal oversees DMCC’s long-term strategic growth, driving corporate governance excellence and fostering initiatives that amplify global trade flows through Dubai. She has been instrumental in shaping and managing the development of DMCC’s flagship Uptown Dubai and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) business districts, as well as spearheading the innovative DMCC Smart and Sustainable District Strategy.
As an official DMCC spokesperson, Feryal represents DMCC on global platforms, engaging with local and international media to elevate the organisation’s profile and champion Dubai’s thought leadership credentials on the world stage. Her influence has earned her repeated recognition in Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen, and she was named one of Arabian Business’s Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2025.
As a vocal advocate for sustainability, inclusivity, and women in leadership, Feryal is a member of the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) committee, established by UN Global Compact and UN Women. She leads DMCC’s comprehensive sustainability programmes and actively contributes to a number of semi-governmental boards across the UAE.
Feryal holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the American University of Sharjah and an Executive MBA from Harvard University.
Kinjal Shah
Head of Asian Development, Responsible Jewellery Council
Kinjal Shah
Head of Asian Development, Responsible Jewellery Council
Kinjal Shah is the Head of Asian Development at the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), based in Surat, India—the heart of diamond manufacturing. Since April 2015, Kinjal has leveraged over 25 years of experience, including 20 years in the gem and jewellery industry, to expand RJC’s presence across Asia. His focus is on building strong relationships with stakeholders, raising awareness, and driving membership growth to boost RJC’s impact throughout Asia.
Before joining RJC, Kinjal played a key role at a UK-based multinational, where she strengthened connections within the mid-stream jewellery supply chain and led the Global Sustainability Programme. Passionate about improving working conditions worldwide, she believes collaboration and shared goals are essential for creating a responsible and sustainable jewellery industry. Kinjal is dedicated to inspiring positive change and encouraging others to embrace sustainability and integrity in their work.
Kinjal Shah
Head of Asian Development, Responsible Jewellery Council
Kinjal Shah is the Head of Asian Development at the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), based in Surat, India—the heart of diamond manufacturing. Since April 2015, Kinjal has leveraged over 25 years of experience, including 20 years in the gem and jewellery industry, to expand RJC’s presence across Asia. His focus is on building strong relationships with stakeholders, raising awareness, and driving membership growth to boost RJC’s impact throughout Asia.
Before joining RJC, Kinjal played a key role at a UK-based multinational, where she strengthened connections within the mid-stream jewellery supply chain and led the Global Sustainability Programme. Passionate about improving working conditions worldwide, she believes collaboration and shared goals are essential for creating a responsible and sustainable jewellery industry. Kinjal is dedicated to inspiring positive change and encouraging others to embrace sustainability and integrity in their work.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem
Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, DMCC
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC and has driven its growth from a start-up of 28 member companies in 2003 to the world’s leading free zone in 2021 with over 25,000 member companies from 180 countries, employing over 90,000 people.
Tasked with enhancing commodity trade flows through Dubai, DMCC has introduced to the market a number of value-added products and services under Mr Bin Sulayem’s leadership. In 2023, DMCC has been named the ‘Global Free Zone of the Year’ by The Financial Times fDi Magazine, for a record ninth consecutive year.
Mr Bin Sulayem oversaw the exponential growth of the DMCC Free Zone master development in Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT), a 200-hectare business and residential community in Dubai of over 100,000 people living and working across 87 towers. Mr Bin Sulayem also oversees the development of DMCC’s latest real estate project; the much-anticipated Uptown Dubai district.
Mr Bin Sulayem currently serves as the Chairman of the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) and the Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX).
The Kimberley Process officially appointed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as the first and only Arab country to Chair the Kimberley Process in November 2015. Shortly after, the UAE Ministry of Economy officially appointed Mr Bin Sulayem as the UAE’s Chair of the Kimberley Process for 2016. Mr Bin Sulayem was reappointed Chair of the KP for a historic second time in 2024, and has continued his leadership role with the position of Custodian Chair in 2025.
Feryal Ahmadi
Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer, DMCC
Feryal Ahmadi serves as the Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer of DMCC, playing a pivotal role in cementing its status as the world’s leading authority on international commodities trade and enterprise.
With two decades’ experience, Feryal oversees DMCC’s long-term strategic growth, driving corporate governance excellence and fostering initiatives that amplify global trade flows through Dubai. She has been instrumental in shaping and managing the development of DMCC’s flagship Uptown Dubai and Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT) business districts, as well as spearheading the innovative DMCC Smart and Sustainable District Strategy.
As an official DMCC spokesperson, Feryal represents DMCC on global platforms, engaging with local and international media to elevate the organisation’s profile and champion Dubai’s thought leadership credentials on the world stage. Her influence has earned her repeated recognition in Forbes Middle East’s Top 100 Most Powerful Businesswomen, and she was named one of Arabian Business’s Top 100 Most Inspiring Women in 2025.
As a vocal advocate for sustainability, inclusivity, and women in leadership, Feryal is a member of the Women Empowerment Principles (WEPs) committee, established by UN Global Compact and UN Women. She leads DMCC’s comprehensive sustainability programmes and actively contributes to a number of semi-governmental boards across the UAE.
Feryal holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the American University of Sharjah and an Executive MBA from Harvard University.
Kinjal Shah
Head of Asian Development, Responsible Jewellery Council
Kinjal Shah is the Head of Asian Development at the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), based in Surat, India—the heart of diamond manufacturing. Since April 2015, Kinjal has leveraged over 25 years of experience, including 20 years in the gem and jewellery industry, to expand RJC’s presence across Asia. His focus is on building strong relationships with stakeholders, raising awareness, and driving membership growth to boost RJC’s impact throughout Asia.
Before joining RJC, Kinjal played a key role at a UK-based multinational, where she strengthened connections within the mid-stream jewellery supply chain and led the Global Sustainability Programme. Passionate about improving working conditions worldwide, she believes collaboration and shared goals are essential for creating a responsible and sustainable jewellery industry. Kinjal is dedicated to inspiring positive change and encouraging others to embrace sustainability and integrity in their work.