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.
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75,000 tourists welcomed during Dubai summer campaign
As many as 75,000 people have visited the UAE under the 'Dubai Invite' campaign, which targeted non-residents with rewards of up to AED 3,000 in hotel stays, dining deals, and more.
China's Huawei sets 2027 launch for new AI chips as it targets Nvidia
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Arab Monetary Fund marks Golden Jubilee in Abu Dhabi
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