Malabar Gold & Diamonds opens New Zealand Showroom to boost the Retail Sector

One of the world’s largest jewellery brands, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, has officially opened its first New Zealand showroom in Auckland. The outlet at Botany Town Centre is the brand’s 410th showroom globally and marks the brand’s entry into the 14th country of operations. The launch is the first of several planned for Wellington, Hamilton and Christchurch over the coming years. The nationwide rollout will create more than 80 new retail jobs, with up to 22 staff employed at each location.

The showroom was inaugurated by the Hon Mark Mitchell, Minister of Corrections, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Minister for Ethnic Communities, Minister of Police and Minister for Sport and Recreation in the presence of Mr. Abdul Salam K.P, Vice Chairman of Malabar Group; Mr. Shamlal Ahamed, MD-International Operations, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, other official dignitaries from NZ parliament and senior management team members from Malabar Group.

The move follows the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) signed between New Zealand and the United Arab Emirates, which came into effect earlier this year and has opened new trade and investment opportunities between the two nations.

Founded in India in 1993 and now headquartered in the UAE, Malabar Gold & Diamonds has grown into a US 7.36 billion business operating across 14 countries, with more than 410 showrooms and 25,000 employees. The company is renowned for blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, and the new Auckland showroom offers more than 30,000 unique pieces spanning gold, diamond and gemstone jewellery.