Qatar launches diamond examination programme

DOHA: Qatar has taken a significant step into the world of specialised vocational training with the launch of the region s first Advanced Diamond Exam...

DOHA: Qatar has taken a significant step into the world of specialised vocational training with the launch of the region’s first Advanced Diamond Examination Programme, offered by the Gemstones Visual Arts Centre —licensed by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education, in collaboration with the internationally renowned Gemological Institute of America (GIA), the world’s leading authority in diamond grading at Kimberley Laboratory for Diamond and Gemstone Testing.

The initiative marks a major qualitative partnership between GIA and the Gemstones Visual Arts Centre to deliver a highly specialised training course that certifies experts in diamond and gemstone assessment.

This pioneering programme underscores Qatar’s growing role as a regional hub for niche professional training, skill development, and high-quality educational investment.

According to the Ministry’s Department of Educational Services Centres, this collaboration reflects Qatar’s commitment to expanding investment opportunities in specialised training and encouraging investors to introduce high-quality, global-standard programs.

Speaking to Qatar TV yesterday, Eman Al-Nuaimi, Director of the Educational Services Centres Department, emphasised the importance of launching such training centres.