Russia-Ukraine Crisis: Gold rises above $1,950 an ounce, prices in UAE soar over Dh5 per gram

Globally, spot gold jumped above $1,950 in the afternoon to trade at $1,955.85 at 2pm UAE.

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Published: Thu 24 Feb 2022, 2:59 PM

Last updated: Thu 24 Feb 2022, 9:57 PM

Gold prices jumped more than Dh5 per gram in the UAE on Thursday afternoon after Russia launched military operation against Ukraine.

The Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group data showed 24K price soaring Dh5.5 to Dh235.75 per gram on Thursday afternoon, up from Dh230.25 from its Wednesday’s close. Among the other variants of the precious metals, 22K rose to trading at Dh221.5 per gram, 21K to Dh211.5 and 18K to Dh181.25.


Globally, spot gold jumped above $1,950 in the afternoon to trade at $1,955.85 at 2pm UAE.

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