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Qatar detains ‘gold thieving gang’ moments before boarding escape flight

The suspects were arrested by law enforcement officials at the airport and handed over to the Public Prosecution for legal action. A gang responsible for a string of thefts targeting…

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Gold sales in Qatar skyrocket by 50% since start of Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is considered to be one of the most profitable times for gold sellers across the peninsula. Mohammed Al Salahi, Executive Director of Al-Salahi Holding Group,…

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Global gold prices skyrocket as demand soars in Ramadan

Gold finally became an accepted means of investment in the Islamic world for the first time in 2016. The price of gold has skyrocketed in Qatar and is predicted to…

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Snoonu launches treasure hunt to turn orders into gold

Snoonu, the fastest-growing tech startup in Qatar, announces the beginning of Pure Gold Giveaway campaign. Snoonu has launched a brand new campaign to turn regular orders to gold. Running from…

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Qatar Central Bank among largest global buyers of gold

Gold is still regarded as the most reliable safe asset during times of unrest or uncertainty, despite the emergence of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. Central banks from around the world have…

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Gold and jewelry shops in Qatar face stricter rules

Starting today, all shops have three months' notice - until September 19 - to comply with a new list of regulations around the display and sale of gold and jewelry.

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Rich pickings for police as smugglers stash gold on Doha flights

High import duties on gold in India and a newly introduced local sales tax there have made Doha's lower gold prices tempting for potential smugglers.

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Qatar, Greece ink $1bn deal

Qatar, Greece ink $1bn deal Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund will invest $1 billion in European Goldfields Ltd., including $600 million to finance the London-based company’s gold-mining projects in Greece. Ahmad…

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UAE officials thwart plot to smuggle $5 billion worth of gold

UAE officials thwart plot to smuggle $5 billion worth of gold Security officials in the United Arab Emirates have foiled an attempt to smuggle 100 tons of gold, worth $5…

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