Doha: Gold prices in the Qatari market increased by 0.45 percent this week, to stand at USD 4,217.29000 per ounce on Thursday.

According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar National Bank (QNB) data showed that the price of gold rose from USD 4,217.29000 recorded last Sunday.

As for other precious metals, silver rose by 6.68 percent on a weekly basis to reach USD 62.22000 per ounce compared to USD 58.31870 at the start of the week.

Platinum increased by 1.08 percent to USD 1,670.16890 per ounce compared to USD 1,652.25000 at the beginning of the week.