Christie's opens a public exhibition of contemporary jewels, watches and art, prior to major auctions in Dubai this week

Notes and media contacts

• Christie's sale of Contemporary Jewels and Watches will take place in the Godolphin Ballroom at Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel on Wednesday, January 31 at 7:30pm
• Viewing of the Contemporary Jewels and Watches sale is open to the public between:
• 12pm - 8pm 29 January 2007
• 12pm - 10pm 30 January 2007
• 10am - 5pm 31 January 2007
• Christie's sale of International Modern and Contemporary Art will take place in the Godolphin Ballroom at Jumeirah Emirates Towers hotel on Thursday 1 February at 7.30pm
• Viewing of the International Modern and Contemporary Art sale is open to the public between:
• 12pm - 8pm 29 January 2007
• 12pm - 10pm 30 January 2007
• 10am - 10pm 31 January 2007
• 10am - 2pm 1 February 2007
• For catalogues and further information, please telephone +971 4 361 5323
• For online viewing www.christies.com

Contact:
Eileen Wallis and Husain Tamimi (The Portsmouth Group, Dubai) +971 4 369 3575

Milena Sales (Christie's) +447810757302

Christie's presence in the GCC was established in April 2005. The opening a representative office in the Middle East (the only international auction house to have a permanent base in the region), reflects the growing activity in the international art market as well as the mounting demand and the importance of the Middle East to this sector. Participating in extensive charity events in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi and Dubai, Christie's events are part of an ongoing programme of exhibitions, educational and cultural seminars organized in the region. Sponsorship for events surrounding the sales has been secured from Credit Suisse.

Credit Suisse As one of the world's leading banks, Credit Suisse provides its clients with investment banking, private banking and asset management services worldwide. Credit Suisse offers advisory services, comprehensive solutions and innovative products to companies, institutional clients and high-net-worth private clients globally, as well as retail clients in Switzerland. Credit Suisse is active in over 50 countries and employs approximately 40,000 people. Credit Suisse's parent company, Credit Suisse Group, is a leading global financial services company headquartered in Zurich. Credit Suisse Group's registered shares (CSGN) are listed in Switzerland and, in the form of American Depositary Shares (CS), in New York. Further information about Credit Suisse can be found at www.credit-suisse.com.

Dubai Multi Commodities Centre was created in 2002 as a strategic initiative of the Dubai Government to establish a commodity marketplace in Dubai. Rated 'A' by Standard & Poor's, it provides the market infrastructure that brings together a wide range of commodities activities, and is committed to serve the needs of participants in the gold, diamonds and commodities markets. Resident companies of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre are offered highly attractive benefits under a free zone status, including a 50-year guaranteed tax holiday, 100 per cent business ownership, full ownership of business premises, and a secure regulated environment.