Emirates Gold and Public Gold launch the world’s first fintech-enabled gold ATM in the UAE

Emirates Gold, one of the UAE’s most trusted and established precious metals refineries, in collaboration with Public Gold, Malaysia’s leading fintech-driven gold solutions provider, has announced the launch of the world’s first fintech-enabled Gold ATM in the UAE.

The unveiling took place at the 13th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference (DPMC) 2025 at Atlantis, The Palm, marking a major innovation milestone for both the UAE and the global gold industry. The launch was inaugurated by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman and CEO of DMCC, alongside Abhijit Shah, CEO of Emirates Gold, and Jerry Ng, chief marketing officer of Public Gold.

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DMCC, established in 2002, continues to play a central role in positioning the UAE as the world’s most trusted hub for commodities and precious metals. The introduction of this ATM further strengthens the country’s digital-to-physical gold infrastructure, aligning with the UAE’s broader commitment to innovation and economic diversification.

In May 2025, Emirates Gold and Public Gold entered a strategic collaboration combining refinery excellence with fintech capability. Under this partnership, Emirates Gold supplies and secures the physical gold and silver, and oversees operations and customer service, while Public Gold powers the fintech platform and ATM infrastructure. Together, they bring certified Emirates Gold bullion into an expanding network of smart ATMs across the UAE, improving access for consumers, investors, and institutions.

The first Gold ATM will be installed at Almas Tower, with additional units planned across high-footfall destinations in the UAE. Each ATM can hold more than 70 designs of gold and silver bars, giving users convenient, round-the-clock access to purchase bullion at any time.

Operating 24/7, the smart ATM integrates digital payments, bullion dispensing, and advanced security systems in one seamless platform. Users can purchase gold or silver using e-wallets or credit cards and withdraw physical bullion from their digital accounts. Upcoming features will include online order collection, cryptocurrency conversion, and redeeming tokenised gold from secure vaults.

Shah said: "As the UAE stands as the world’s most trusted physical gold hub, this launch represents a defining moment for the future of precious metals. Our partnership with Public Gold brings together Emirates Gold’s trusted refinery capability with modern fintech innovation, setting a new global benchmark for secure, transparent bullion accessibility."

Jerry Ng added: "This moment places Malaysia and the UAE at the forefront of global gold innovation. Our fintech-powered Gold ATM breaks traditional barriers and makes physical gold ownership simpler, safer, and more accessible."

Emirates Gold and Public Gold plan to deploy between 35 and 40 Gold ATM units across the UAE in 2026, forming the region’s largest network of its kind. Beginning with Almas Tower and expanding to major destinations, the rollout reinforces the UAE’s position as a leader in modern gold-market infrastructure.

By bridging digital wallets, future tokenisation capabilities, and easily accessible physical bullion, the system supports today’s evolving investor needs and aligns with the UAE’s ambitions in technological and financial innovation.

Designed for both everyday buyers and experienced investors, each ATM upholds Emirates Gold’s stringent standards of purity, security, and transactional integrity, offering a curated selection of gold and silver bars suitable for collecting, investing, or gifting. As the network expands, Emirates Gold aims to make bullion access faster, smarter, and more secure, marking a major milestone in the future of accessible precious metals.

For more information, visit www.emiratesgold.ae