The secret language of Egypt’s goldsmiths
Remnants of old Jewish community remain in Cairo’s goldsmithing community as reminder of historic turbulence
Walid Farouk
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Egypt Gold aims to join government in two tourist projects in Magra El-Oyoun Fence
Khaled Hassan, business development consultant at Egypt Gold, said that his company has submitted a request to the Ministry of Housing and the Ministry of Supply to implement two tourist projects on an area of five feddan under the usufruct system.
Sora Rashid: jewellery designer starts working on small desk, grows to be ‘Gold Market Lady’ in Kuwait
I learned jewellery design in London, became first female pearl merchant in Kuwait, says Rashid
EGP 10/gm increase in gold price; 21 caliber records EGP 702
Coronavirus’s continues spread, pushing gold to record levels: Naguib
Egyptian jewellery manufacturers need to more focus on product innovation to compete globally: designer Omama Atef
I created exclusive collection of wedding jewellery for Emirati princesses, says Egyptian-Italian designer
Oscars 2020 Red Carpet: Diamond necklaces sparkle more than ever
From Tassele brooches to marquise-cut diamonds, tear-drop gemstones to jewel-encrusted chokers, these are some of our favourite looks from the 92nd Academy Awards.
50 Years of Art exhibition showcases Mohamed Zenhom’s glass masterpieces at Opera House
The exhibition was held under the patronage of Minister of Culture Enas Abdel-Dayem, while artist Farouk Hosny, former culture minister, and Mohsen Salah, CEO & Chairperson of Arab Contractors, participated in the opening of the event.
Follow your maddest dreams, don’t forget your roots, upgrade your skills and always be connected to the rest of the world: Frédéric Mané
“Alone, I am just an artist, with my team I can create more than a drawing!”
I aim to preserve the artistic sense of jewellery, whether made of fancy or simple materials: Basant Nashaat
The jeweller has to be bold, and not be afraid of criticism, says the designer
The first JWF to kick off in November
JWF is targeting more than 2000 visitors during the current session, focusing on local jewellery companies: Tawfik
My deepest desire is to create art that can tangibly contribute, touch people’s lives positively, and spread joy : Ahluwalia
I spent a long time studying Egypt’s influence in the world of goldsmithing, jewellery making, says the award winning designer
Zeinab Khalifa: Egyptian female goldsmith uses philosophy to make jewellery
Young generation seeks fame rather than mastering the profession
Cooing brokers real estate sales of EGP 700m in 1H2019
Company targets EGP 1.5bn sales year-end
Gold surges to $1,550/oz in 1H2019 over US-China trade war
Gold rose by EGP 115 in Egypt since the beginning of 2019, marking an unprecedented level, says Baqy
What do you know about gold alloying?
You know your gold jewellery is 14k, or 10k, or one of the other many popular karat weights that exist, but what does it all mean? It all has to do with the amount, percentage to be precise, of pure gold content alloyed into jewellery
First 3D printer for gold jewellery to be launched in Egypt: Mohamed El Hashemy
5 printers sold, for EGP 0.5m of sales since the launch, says Chairperson of Lamina for Additive Manufacturing Technologies & 3D Printing
iSagha does not compete with gold companies, actually aims to maximise their sales: CEO
Company’s capital estimated at EGP 5.5m, of which 10% contributed by Flat6labs
Jewellery in Nubian spirit
I want my jewellery to portray national heritage; some stars wore my works during Ramadan dramas: Nabil
Saudi Al Romaizan plans to launch EGP 500m gold factory in Egypt
The company has completed all technical and feasibility studies of the project and is considering to start take the required procedures, a source at Al Romaizan said.
Discounting weight of crystal stones when returning jewellery disrupts Egyptian gold market
Issue opens the way for fraud, stealing citizens’ gold savings, turning them into glass
Gold Traders Syndicate warns shops from spread of counterfeit gold
Dealing with official invoices, checking gold, prevents traders getting involved in robbery cases: Michel
Recession hits gold market in Ramadan
Increase in companies’ demand indicates recovery after the season, says Rezk
Gold jewellery traders consider establishing joint stock company
Rafik Ibrahim, the former head of gold traders syndicate, said that the proposed company aims to collect 100 gm of gold from each trader of a total of 1,000 traders, adding that each trader is required to spend at least three years in the project before withdrawal, so that the company can achieve its goals.
Sales of gold jewellery reached 9.6 tonnes in 2018: MD of New Egypt Gold Group
Group owns 6 companies, accounting for 30% of local production
Fake bullion coins spread in Egypt’s gold market
90% of gold bullion coins traded in Egypt are not incompatible with specifications
Believe it or not, trading of used gold jewellery is illegal in Egypt
Egyptians prefer used gold jewellery as savings tool instead of gold bullion, pounds of gold
Egyptians bought 362.9 tonnes of gold in 9 years: World Gold Council
The year 2016 saw largest sale of Egyptians of gold to reap profits, says Antwan
Gold bullion: saving for profits
Market sees trading of imported, local, handmade alloys, says Medhat Alberaqdar
Gold: safe haven for investments
Gold one of most important reserves of central banks, will not let it collapse, says CEO of Sabayik Al-Kuwait