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Apr 24, 2010

Dubai City of Gold Conference VII discusses the future of the industry and current challenges




Group announced that the Dubai Gold and Jewellery, today announced the establishment of the Dubai City of Gold, VII, and in 12 of the month of May in Almas Tower at the headquarters of the authority of the Dubai Multi Commodities.
The Conference brings together a large number of international and regional experts to discuss the latest developments in the gold industry, jewelry and receiving directions in the sector.

It is expected to attend the conference of more than 300 delegates representing industry leaders, retailers and bankers from local and global markets, as well as representatives of the Government of Dubai. It is scheduled that the World Gold Council for the first time to disclose the results of a survey carried out recently on the development of sector investment in gold.

Said Chandu Siroya, Vice-Chairman of the Dubai Gold and Jewellery during a press conference held to announce the conference: "facing the gold and jewelry industry with many challenges in the current stage, like other sectors, especially with the rise in gold prices and a slowdown in the current world which has influenced directly on the purchasing power of consumers. but this re-at the same time the confidence to invest in gold as a financial instrument is important. The theme of the investment and gold bullion of the main topics to be discussed at the conference, which emphasizes the importance of Dubai as a regional hub for gold trading, "adding:" TheConference aims to highlight the challenges facing the industry in light of the current economic environment. "

Will also discuss the three speakers from India, the fastest growing market in the jewelry and precious stones, on challenges and new trends in the jewelry sector are: Peugeot Koren, Chief Executive of the Department of Lifestyle in Rilins Ritl, and Sandeep Kohali, Vice President, Retail and Marketing Industries Tanishq Titan, lobby S Nagesh, Vice President, Shopper's Stop Limited.

Said Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chief Executive Officer, "the power of the Dubai Multi Commodities" "pleased the authority of the Dubai Multi Commodities to be patron of the activities of the seventh session of the Conference of the 'Dubai City of Gold 2010' which is an important event for the gold trade and jewelry. The conference will discuss the most important ways to promotegrowth of the sector at the global level. "

Bin Sulayem added, "The authority of the Dubai Multi Commodities very proud to host this year's session of the Conference 'Dubai City of Gold' in the Almas Tower, the highest office tower in the Middle East, which is a major center and diamond jewelry in Dubai.

Have affected the wide fluctuations seen in the past few years in the market for precious commodities, but we are confident of the success of this year's conference in the analysis of market trends and develop successful solutions to building the foundations for the successful launching of this sector, steady and confident steps towards the future. "

Said Ajay Mitra, Managing Director of World Gold Council, Middle East, Turkey and India, "This conference is of special events on the agenda of the precious metals industry, and the opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences with professionals in the sector. Since its inception in 2003, the conference contributed in strengthening Dubai's position as a geographical important for the global gold trade. "

Mitra added, "We look forward to providing the necessary support for the success of this year's conference attendance and participation of our findings from the survey that we commissioned on the development of new initiatives in the investment sector."

For its part, said Alison Burns, president of regional department of precious metals for the Middle East and North Africa at Standard Bank, "is the Standard Bank of major players in the regional gold markets. Emphasizes our ... our commitment to the precious metals industry in the Middle East. It is known that gold markets, global and regional experience difficult periods due to fluctuation of prices and fluctuating levels of demand by consumers. We look forward to contribute to the provision of banking solutions and business appropriate for investors in the sector. "

Apr 22, 2010


History of gold

From the first discoveries of gold in ancient times, its beauty and the ease with which it could be worked have inspired craftsmen to use it to create ornaments, not just for adornment, but as potent symbols of wealth and power. The first pure gold coins were struck by King Croesus of Lydia (present-day Turkey) during his reign between 560 and 547 BC and gold coins have continued as legal tender since that time.

Mine production

It is known that the Egyptians mined gold before 2000 BC and the first coin containing gold was struck in the eighth century BC.

The best estimates available suggest that the total volume of gold mined over history is approximately 158,000 tonnes, of which around 65% has been mined since 1950. Production has been on a downward trend since 2001, due principally to the reduction in exploration budgets that accompanied the low gold price of the late 1990s and the consequent fall in the number of major new gold discoveries. Independent analysts believe mine output will remain relatively flat for the next few years. For a history of gold mining >>

Gold as a reserve asset

Central banks have been major holders of gold for more than 100 years and are expected to retain large stocks in future. They currently account for about 20% of above-ground stocks. The process of rebalancing reserve portfolios to adjust to changing conditions since the demise of the gold standard has led to a reduction in the amount of gold held by some central banks in the past ten years. This process may continue for some years to come. But the central banks have affirmed that gold will remain an important reserve asset for the foreseeable future and, importantly, since 1999 have accepted that sales be governed by international agreement

source:www.gold.org

Gold shower curtain




Dennis Kozlowski, disgraced former CEO of Tyco International, is said to have enjoyed gold-threaded shower curtains costing $6,000


source:www.gold.org