I registered Gold prices In Egypt, a new decline occurred during trading today, Thursday, March 19, 2026, as the price of a gram of 21 carat witnessed a decline of ten pounds compared to the latest market updates, according to data issued by the Gold and Jewelry Division and the “Gold Billion” Foundation, which specializes in goldsmiths’ market research.
The price of 24 karat gold stabilized at 7,977 pounds for purchase and 7,921 pounds for sale, before adding manufacturing costs and taxes, while the value of 22 karat gold reached about 7,312 pounds for purchase, compared to 7,259 pounds for sales.
As for the most common karat in the local market, the price of 21 karat gold reached 6,980 pounds for purchase and 6,930 pounds for sale, noting that the average manufacturing value added per gram is about 100 pounds.
The 18-karat caliber also recorded 5,983 pounds for purchase and 5,937 pounds for sale.
In terms of coins, the price of the gold pound today reached 55,840 pounds for purchase and 55,440 pounds for sale, without taking into account additional fees, while an ounce of gold on global stock exchanges stabilized at $4,584 for purchase and $4,583.5 for sale, which reflects a state of relative calm in the global trading movement for the precious metal.
Gold market in the Gulf
And bear witness Gold markets There is a state of cautious anticipation in the Gulf countries during the current period, with the escalation of geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, coinciding with the US Federal Reserve’s decisions regarding interest rates. This intersection between monetary policy and international risks reflects a complex environment that directly affects price movement, demand volume, and investor behavior.
Resorting to gold as a safe haven in times of crisis usually leads to increased demand for it, which was clearly evident in the UAE markets, where the market recorded remarkable activity from investors, while demand in Saudi Arabia is more affected by seasonal factors and local income.
As for the markets of Qatar and Bahrain, they remain sensitive to global changes due to their relative size, which makes the movement of gold linked to the balance of these factors in the short term.
