DANAT is a world class gemmological laboratory, education and research centre with a particular focus on the testing and study of natural pearls. Its expert team of gemmologists serve clients and students from around the world through pearl, gemstone and diamond identification as well as teaching a range of internally developed courses and internationally recognised gemmological qualifications at its conveniently located headquarters in the iconic Bahrain World Trade Centre.
Established in 2017, at the instigation of HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat) was formed as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom. Licenced by the Bahrain Ministry of Industry, Commerce & Tourism, DANAT is certified and equipped to examine pearls and gemstones, and provide clients with various reports authenticating and verifying their precious possessions. The company has approximately $5.5 million in revenue and 52 employees.
Recent Leadership News
Safa Abdul Khaliq has been appointed as the chief executive officer of the Bahrain Institute for Pearls and Gemstones (Danat), effective August 31, 2026, succeeding Noora Jamsheer, who has led the organisation since 2019.
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