Phase one of the Panama Gem & Jewellery Centre is completed. Fourteen of the world’s largest diamond trading firms are taking up their allocated offices.
They are among 45 international companies with annual revenues of more than $13 billion, and employ 85,000 people globally. Are Kiran Gems, Diarough NV, Rosy Blue, Bhavani Gems, Interjewel, Jewelex, M. Suersh, the Niru Group, ILI Diamonds of the A. Rachminov Group, Atit Diamonds of the Shairu Gems, Dianco, Ofer Mizrahi Diamonds, S. Schnitzer Diamonds and S. SB Bichachi Diamonds Group.
The Panama Gem & Jewellery Centre is the region’s only recognized diamond exchange.
With a futuristic profile and metallic exterior, and covers 1,578 square meters. A high security perimeter includes a parking area for tenants and visitors, and landscaped gardens. The first level includes the headquarters of the PDE, including its administrative offices, meeting rooms and 300 square-meter trading floor.