How Global Conflict Affects GCC Gold Prices
When geopolitical tensions rise, gold prices in Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha follow a predictable pattern. Here's what to watch.
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LIVEGold rates are provided by Joyalukkas Jewellery Oman and published via Gulf News.
| Type | Morning | Afternoon | Yesterday | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Karat | 58.50 OMR | 58.50 OMR | 59.05 OMR | ↓(0.93%) |
| 22 Karat | 54.60 OMR | 54.60 OMR | 55.15 OMR | ↓(1.00%) |
| 21 Karat | 50.65 OMR | 50.65 OMR | 51.15 OMR | ↓(0.98%) |
| 18 Karat | 43.15 OMR | 43.15 OMR | 43.60 OMR | ↓(1.03%) |
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Oman is undergoing significant economic transformation under Vision 2040, diversifying beyond oil into tourism, logistics, and manufacturing. Gold trading is deeply embedded in Omani culture — the historic Mutrah Souq in Muscat is one of the Gulf's oldest and most atmospheric gold markets, and traditional Omani silver and gold jewellery is world-renowned.
Fuel prices in Oman are set by the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and updated monthly. Oman partially reformed its fuel subsidy system in 2016, with prices now partially market-linked. A 5% VAT was introduced in 2021. The Omani Riyal (OMR) is pegged to the USD at 0.385 per USD (1 OMR ≈ 2.597 USD).