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.
UAE banks, financial institutions, exchanges begin issuing Jaywan cards to customers
The UAE has begun issuing Jaywan cards - its first homegrown payment scheme - to customers.
Dubai Customs measures provide more than AED79 million for private sector
Measures and economic packages introduced by Dubai Customs have provided more than AED79 million in liquidity to the 428 companies in the private sector.
UAE's non-oil foreign trade approaches AED 2 trillion mark in six months
The UAE's non-oil foreign trade has reached a "historic" record of AED 1.937 trillion during the first half of 2026, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced on Sunday.
IMF praises UAE economy's resilience, proactive readiness
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) team has concluded a ten-day visit to the UAE, holding talks with officials on the country's economic performance, financial outlook and policy priorities.
Apple unseats Nvidia to become world's most valuable company
Apple overtook Nvidia on Friday to become the world's most valuable company, reshuffling the top ranks of tech heavyweights as investors reassess the outlook for artificial intelligence.
United Arab Emirates President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan led the messages of congratulations and support for the United Kingdom's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The United Arab Emirates has condemned the renewed attacks by Iran targeting Bahrain and Kuwait with missiles and drones.
His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has discussed the latest developments in the Middle East during a phone call with Jordan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ayman Safadi.
