Doha: Gold prices in the Qatari market increased by 1.19 percent this week, to stand at USD 4,196.65000 per ounce on Thursday.

According to Qatar News Agency, Qatar National Bank (QNB) data showed that the price of gold rose from USD 4,147.18000 recorded last Sunday.

As for other precious metals, silver rose by 9.92 percent on a weekly basis to reach USD 58.17060 per ounce compared to USD 52.92000 at the start of the week. Platinum increased by 2.55 percent to USD 1,667.95000 per ounce compared to USD 1,626.40000 at the beginning of the week.