Sales of gold, jewellery and diamonds in Dubai reached AED 274 billion last year.
That's an increase of three per cent compared to 2017, according to the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group.
Meanwhile, a new report from Dubai's Department of Economic Development found that more than 4,000 companies now operate in the gold sector in the emirate.
Indians were the top nationality for investing in the sector, followed by citizens from Pakistan, the UK and Saudi Arabia.
Awqaf Abu Dhabi, LuLu Group launch AED100m projects for orphans
Abu Dhabi’s Endowments and Minors’ Funds Authority has signed an agreement with LuLu Group International to develop commercial projects worth AED100 million, with the returns aimed at supporting orphans in the UAE.
Alabbar shares he has 'no concerns' on UAE property market
Emirati businessman Mohamed Alabbar has stated that he has "no concerns" about the property market in the UAE amidst the ongoing regional developments.
UAE banking sector continues to operate without disruptions: CBUAE Governor
Banks, financial institutions and insurance companies across the UAE continue to operating normally, without disruptions, confirmed Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE).
All terminals at Jebel Ali port operating normally: DP World
Dubai's DP World has announced that all terminals at Jebel Ali port are operating normally, adding that it is continuously monitoring developments in close coordination with relevant authorities.
UAE, Japan conclude CEPA negotiations to strengthen economic ties
The UAE and Japan have agreed on the final provisions of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
