“Shaping the Future of Gem and Jewellery Industry” – Exclusive Knowledge Sharing Session for the Gem and Jewellery Dealers

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority, together with the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association and the Financial Intelligence Unit of Sri Lanka, successfully conducted an awareness session on 16^th February 2026 at the DHPL Building Auditorium, Colombo 02 for the gem and jewellery dealers, exporters and gemologists located in Colombo.

The renowned resource persons: Dr. Daniel Nufeler, Managing Director of the Gübelin Gem Lab Ltd, Switzerland and Ms. Theja Pathberiya, Deputy Director, Financial Intelligence Unit delivered in -depth presentations respectively on ‘Technology driven innovations for the gemstone industry’ and ‘Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing for Terrorism Regulations applicable to the Gem & Jewellery Industry’.

This combination addressed the dynamic shift in the regulatory landscape of gem and jewellery industry where AML/CFT compliance with advanced technologies like blockchain applications are no longer optional, but a necessity to ensure sustainability and integrity in the industry.