In line with Horizons & Co. Law Firm’s strategy, we are pleased to announce a significant partnership with the Dubai Business Group for Gold and Jewelry Designers a non-profit organisation established under the initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. This initiative aims to support and empower jewelry designers in UAE, enhancing and elevating the local jewelry sector to a global landmark of creativity, solidifying Dubai's unique status as the world's creative capital.

The partnership will see Horizons & Co. serve as the as the strategic partner overseeing the organisation’s legal function, advising on its legal matters, and providing regulatory guidance. The firm will provide specialised legal consultations related to the Group on a voluntary basis to reach the desired goal of promoting "Made in the UAE". Horizons & Co. will also be conducting workshops and trainings for all of the Group’s members in the industry. This agreement will ensure that the Group has ongoing legal support and protection, enhancing their development and supporting the growth of the jewelry industry. It will also boost creativity, making Dubai the preferred destination for jewelry designers from around the world.

An official signing ceremony to formalise this partnership was held yesterday, Monday, 10th June 2024, at 10 AM at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce. Representatives from Horizons & Co. included the firm’s Founder and Managing Partner Ali Al Zarooni and Legal Director Lilas Alakhras along with members of the Dubai Business Group's board, including Chairman Maha Al Sibai, Vice Chairman Ali Al Ali, Treasurer Khawla Alnoman, Secretary General Nosheen Bakhsh, Director of Membership & Marketing Vinita Michael and Director of Public Relations Tamara Al Shamari.

Ali Al Zarooni, Founder and Managing Partner of Horizons & Co. said of the partnership: “We are proud of our strategic partnership with the Dubai Business Group for Gold and jewelry Designers and and utilising our many years of expertise in supporting their mission to enhance the gold and jewelry industry in Dubai. The 'Made in Dubai' label will become synonymous with excellence in the world of jewelry making and design globally. This collaboration underscores our commitment to giving back to the community and leveraging our legal expertise to drive positive change.” 

“We are delighted to collaborate with Horizons & Co. Their extensive legal expertise and support will be invaluable in helping us achieve our goals and strive for positive policy changes that benefit our members and the wider gold and jewelry industry in Dubai,” stated Maha Al Sibai, a global jewelry designer and the Chairman of the Dubai Business Group for Gold and Jewelry Designers.

Mahiyar Jehangir, Senior Partner at Horizons & Co., added: “This partnership reflects our firm values and commitment to ESG principles, ensuring that we contribute to sustainable development and support industries that drive economic progress. At Horizons & Co., we have a long history of encouraging innovation and growth in the UAE,” 

“With Horizons & Co. as our strategic partner overseeing our legal affairs, we can now provide more robust support to our members through specialised legal training and reliable legal services. This collaboration empowers us to enhance the resources available to our designers, fostering growth and innovation in the industry,” said Ali Al Ali, Vice Chairman of the Dubai Business Group for Gold and Jewelry Designers.

Treasurer of the Dubai Business Group for Gold and Jewelry Designers, Khawla Alnoman, noted that “With the legal support of Horizons & Co. law firm, the Group is taking the next step of its journey in supporting local and international design talent. With such legal experts by our side, together we can provide tangible guidance and support to these gifted designers as they grow their businesses.”