Almas Diamond Services in Dubai - in pictures

A diamond being scanned at Almas Diamond Services in JLT, Dubai. All photos: Pawan Singh / The National
Show caption: A diamond being scanned at Almas Diamond Services in JLT, Du…
This rough diamond is worth $1.5 million
Show caption: This rough diamond is worth $1.5 million
A team of experts polishing diamonds
Show caption: A team of experts polishing diamonds
Polishing diamonds requires the utmost concentration
Show caption: Polishing diamonds requires the utmost concentration
Some of the diamonds at Almas Diamond Services in JLT
Show caption: Some of the diamonds at Almas Diamond Services in JLT
Staff polish the diamonds into shape
Show caption: Staff polish the diamonds into shape
Alain Leysen, technical manager at Almas Diamond Services
Show caption: Alain Leysen, technical manager at Almas Diamond Services