Dubai Debuts World’s First Smart Gold Testing Lab at GITEX 2025
▼ Summary
– Dubai Municipality has launched the world’s first self-service device for testing gold, silver, and platinum purity, enhancing Dubai’s status as a premier precious metals trade hub.
– The autonomous device uses spectroscopic analysis, X-ray technology, and AI to deliver highly accurate results in under one minute without human intervention.
– Developed through a partnership between Dubai Central Laboratory and the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group, it supports Dubai’s innovation vision and improves customer experiences in the sector.
– The first device will be installed at the Gold Souk in Deira, with plans for a phased rollout across key markets in the emirate to create an integrated testing ecosystem.
– Officials emphasized the device’s advanced features, including remote monitoring, self-calibration, and safety, aiming to set a new global standard for speed and reliability in laboratory testing.
Dubai has launched the world’s first fully automated smart lab for testing gold, silver, and platinum, marking a major step forward in the precious metals industry. This self-service device, developed by Dubai Central Laboratory, delivers precise purity analysis in under sixty seconds using a combination of spectroscopic analysis, X-ray technology, and artificial intelligence. By eliminating the need for human operators, the system offers unprecedented speed and reliability for traders and consumers.
The groundbreaking technology was revealed at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, resulting from a strategic collaboration between Dubai Central Laboratory and the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group. This partnership brings together leading traders, manufacturers, and technical specialists to advance Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for gold and jewelry commerce. The project reflects a shared commitment to integrating smart, customer-focused solutions that keep pace with international market trends and support the emirate’s broader economic objectives.
Dr. Naseem Mohammed Rafi, acting CEO of the Environment, Health and Safety Agency at Dubai Municipality, emphasized the transformative nature of the device. She explained that a dedicated technical team oversaw its development, integrating the most advanced available technologies to redefine how precious metals are authenticated. This innovation establishes a new global benchmark for laboratory testing in terms of speed, accuracy, and trustworthiness.
She further noted that Dubai Municipality is focused on adopting artificial intelligence and other sophisticated technologies to improve services for residents, visitors, and the business community. The goal is to maintain the city’s laboratory and calibration services among the most intelligent and effective anywhere in the world, thereby boosting Dubai’s international competitiveness and reinforcing its status as a leading center for the global precious metals trade.
Echoing this vision, Eng. Hind Mahmoud Ahmed, director of the Dubai Central Laboratory Department, highlighted the lab’s dedication to creating smart systems aligned with Dubai’s future-oriented strategy. She stated that the creation of this first-of-its-kind self-service testing device followed strict strategic criteria to guarantee both its technical precision and its seamless integration with the laboratory’s existing digital infrastructure.
Eng. Ahmed provided additional details, explaining that user experience and operational simplicity were top priorities. The device is engineered to function safely and efficiently without any human involvement, supported by an intelligent design that ensures a swift emergency response if needed. It also includes sophisticated traceability and reliability features, allowing for remote performance monitoring, automatic self-calibration, and proactive maintenance to ensure the long-term consistency and quality of its results.
The first unit of the precious metal testing device will be installed at the historic Gold Souk in Deira. This initial deployment represents the beginning of a phased implementation plan that will see the technology introduced at other vital markets and strategic locations across Dubai. The initiative is part of a larger effort to build a fully integrated testing environment that supports and strengthens the local gold and jewelry industry.
Dubai Municipality continues to pursue innovative and dependable services that raise quality of life by anticipating needs and surpassing expectations. Through a forward-looking and thorough strategy for laboratory service development, the entity ensures product safety and regulatory compliance across all of Dubai’s markets. This approach adheres to international standards and specifications, offering complete consumer protection and building trust in both locally sourced and imported goods.
(Source: Economy Middle East)
