Malabar Gold & Diamonds Group has won the coveted 'Brand of the Year' award at the 12th annual Superbrands tribute event, which was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Dubai Festival City.

Sixty-two leading brands from the UAE were awarded Superbrands status and the 2016 Superbrands book was unveiled at the event, where the UAE’s strongest brands were honoured.

Mike English, director, Superbrands Middle East, said: “We are thrilled to announce that Malabar Gold And Diamonds has been voted Brand of the Year for 2016 by Superbrands. The brand has, over the years, enjoyed a reputable position as one of the most trusted brands in India and GCC in the jewellery segment. Malabar Gold & Diamonds scored the highest points amongst all the brands and we would like to congratulate them and wish them continued success as they continue to keep their obligation to consumers as well as to society.”

Established in 1993 in the southern Indian state of Kerala, Malabar Gold & Diamonds today has a strong retail network of 150 outlets spread across nine countries; 10 wholesale units in addition to offices, design centres and factories spread across India, Middle East and Far East. With an annual turnover of $4 billion, the company currently ranks among the world’s top five jewellery retailers in terms of annual turnover.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds is vertically integrated right from bullion sourcing, product designing, manufacturing, wholesaling and finally to retailing, operating the largest jewellery store in Dubai at Gold Souk, Deira and the largest jewellery store in Middle East at Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi.

The Superbrands programme acknowledges and rewards the highest standards of branding. Over the years, the Superbrands organisation has achieved international acclaim for being the independent authority and arbiter of branding excellence. The organisation is committed to the cause of promoting exceptional brands and the discipline of branding in the region. - TradeArabia News Service