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Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates and the capital of the emirate of Dubai, one of seven emirates that make up the federation. It is the most populous city in the UAE and serves as the country's principal commercial and financial hub. Dubai is located on the south-east coast of the Persian Gulf and has grown from a modest trading port into a global business centre and tourist destination. The city's economy is driven by trade, tourism, aviation, real estate and financial services, with oil revenues now accounting for less than five per cent of its GDP. Dubai is home to the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, and one of the busiest international airports, Dubai International Airport. The city has positioned itself as a luxury tourism and shopping destination, attracting millions of visitors annually with its hotels, malls, beaches and entertainment offerings. Dubai's strategic location makes it a key transit hub connecting Europe, Asia and Africa. The city has invested heavily in infrastructure, including the construction of artificial islands, extensive metro systems and world-class port facilities. Dubai was established as a small fishing village in the eighteenth century and began its modern transformation following the discovery of oil in the 1960s, with rapid development accelerating under the leadership of the ruling Al Maktoum family.

Dubai News


Perseus exploration drilling
Perseus Mining appoints Wade Bickley as incoming COO
8th May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

ASX- and TSX-listed gold mining company Perseus Mining has appointed Wade Bickley as COO with effect from June 1. Bickley, who will be based out of Perseus’s Dubai office, has more than 25 years of... 


Ahmed Bin Sulayem
UAE KP chair updates UN General Assembly on 2025 achievements
16th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

United Arab Emirates (UAE) custodian chairperson of the Kimberley Process (KP) Ahmed Bin Sulayem addressed the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on April 15, presenting the UAE’s achievements under its... 


CPM Group MD Jeffrey Christian.
China's gold market importance probably growing, says precious metals analyst
14th April 2026 By: Martin Creamer

China is probably growing in importance to the gold market the same way it is growing in importance to the global economy. By contrast, the hegemonic dominance of the US is continuing to... 


The JSE building in Sandton
South African stock index is heading for worst month since 2008
30th March 2026 By: Bloomberg

Johannesburg’s benchmark stock index is heading for its worst month in almost two decades, reeling from a double hit as the Iran war saps demand for emerging-market assets while plunging... 


Thungela CEO Moses Madondo.
South Africa’s Thungela prioritises safety, well-being of endangered Dubai employees
23rd March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

As a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, South Africa’s coal company Thungela is prioritising the safety and well-being of its 16 employees in Dubai, where the Johannesburg Stock... 


Gold from South Africa's Rand Refinery.
Gold’s Middle East disruption confined to region, World Gold Council strategists note
16th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Gold trade disruption caused by the war in the Middle East should not be compared with that of the global impact experienced during the Covid pandemic but should rather be viewed as a regional... 


Gold cubes
Gold, silver prices lower as concerns over Middle East conflict ease
10th March 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Precious metals refiner Heraeus says the initial safe haven boost to gold has faded, with the gold price still suffering from the fallout of the rapid rally to its record high. Safe-haven... 


Gold refining at Rand Refinery in South Africa
Ghana looks to shift artisanal gold refining amid Dubai flight disruptions, say sources
9th March 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana's State-run artisanal gold exporter is preparing to shift cargoes to alternative refining hubs if flight disruptions to the United Arab Emirates persist, two sources with knowledge of the... 


A stack of gold bars
Ghana targets 127 t of artisanal gold annually under sweeping reforms
26th February 2026 By: Reuters

Ghana plans to channel about 127 metric tons of gold per year from artisanal and small‑scale mining (ASM) into official trade under revised sector reforms to boost foreign-exchange earnings and... 


Operation Phumelela Welcomes Landmark Budget Reforms to Restore South Africa's Financial Centre Competitiveness
26th February 2026

National Treasury announces Synthetic Financial Centre and capital markets reforms to bring financial activity back onshore Operation Phumelela welcomes today's Budget announcement of a Synthetic... 


Angola's Diamantino Azevedo with Namibian Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse as he signs the Luanda Accord
Namibia signs Luanda Accord; GJEPC, DMCC to become Natural Diamond Council members
10th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Namibia has become the latest government to sign the Luanda Accord, while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) are set to become... 


Coal
Thungela confident it will exceed full-year production guidance
9th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

JSE-listed Thungela says it is confident that it will achieve about 13.7-million tonnes of export saleable production for the financial year to end December 31 – exceeding its guidance range of... 


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