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The National Center for Meteorology warns of continued extreme heat in parts of the Kingdom from Sunday until next Wednesday.

Extreme heat to persist in parts of Saudi Arabia through Wednesday

Gold prices surged across all carats in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, echoing a worldwide market rally. On the Islamic calendar date of 2-3-1448, the prices for 21-carat and other grades of gold experienced an increase at the beginning of trading. This upward trend aligns with a global surge in gold prices preceding the weekend's market closure.

As per the global exchange, gold was valued at $4,376 per ounce on Saturday, marking a 0.59% rise from the previous closing price before the weekend break. In Saudi Arabia, the opening price for 21-carat gold was 461.70 riyals (SAR) per gram on Saturday, compared to 455.33 riyals at the Friday close. For all carats of gold in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, 2-3-1448, the buy and sell prices for an ounce were as follows:

Global gold bar prices fluctuate according to weight, ranging from 1 gram to 1,000 grams. Today's prices in Saudi Arabia spanned a range for gold bars.

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