The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has been unanimously admitted as the newest member of the World Diamond Council (WDC), marking an important milestone for Qatar’s expanding role in the global diamond and gemstone trade.
Fully owned by Qatar Free Zones Authority, QDE serves as Qatar’s central regulated marketplace for rough and polished diamonds and gemstones. Located in Ras Bufontas Free Zone next to Hamad International Airport, the exchange combines secure trading infrastructure, integrated certification services and highly efficient logistics, positioning Doha as a strategic gateway for international gem trading.
Established within Qatar’s participation in the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme since 2021, QDE operates under a robust compliance framework designed to ensure traceability, transparency and adherence to global industry standards. Its facilities include a dedicated trading hall, private negotiation suites, on-site certification services and an institutional-grade vault currently under construction with biometric access and 24/7 monitoring.
Beyond its physical infrastructure, QDE facilitates tenders, auctions and secondary trading, while supporting dispute resolution and market integrity mechanisms aligned with leading international bourse practices.
In welcoming QDE, the WDC said the exchange’s commitment to building a transparent, responsible and environmentally safe platform reflects Qatar’s growing engagement with the international diamond community and its forward-looking vision for the industry.
