Dubai Central Laboratory, part of Dubai Municipality, has launched the Smart Gold and Jewelry Testing Lab, the world’s first precious metals testing smart self-service device to examine the purity of precious metals, including gold, silver, and platinum.
The launch of the precious metals testing reinforces Dubai’s status as a global hub for gold, jewelry, and precious metal trade. Operating completely autonomously and without human intervention, the innovative solution utilizes cutting-edge spectroscopic analysis, X-ray technology, and artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver exceptionally accurate results in under one minute.
Unveiled during GITEX Global 2025, the precious metals testing device is the result of a strategic collaboration between Dubai Central Laboratory and Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group, which includes leading traders, manufacturers, and professionals in this important sector.
The partnership reflects both entities’ commitment to supporting Dubai’s innovation vision by developing smart solutions that elevate the customer experience and align with global market trends. It also advances the emirate’s ongoing drive to harness advanced technologies for the benefit of its communities and economic sectors.
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Dr. Naseem Mohammed Rafi, Acting CEO of the Environment, Health and Safety Agency at Dubai Municipality, said that, “The new precious metals testing device was developed exclusively for Dubai Municipality under the supervision of a specialized technical team from Dubai Central Laboratory. We incorporated the latest advanced technologies to create a transformative leap in the way precious metals are tested and verified. This innovation establishes a new global standard for speed, precision, and reliability in laboratory testing for this sector.”
Eng. Hind Mahmoud Ahmed, Director of the Dubai Central Laboratory Department at Dubai Municipality, emphasized that the laboratory’s continued efforts to develop smart solutions aligned with Dubai’s vision for the future. She noted that the creation of the world’s first self-service precious metal purity testing device was guided by strategic criteria ensuring its success and reliability, including technical precision and seamless digital integration with the Laboratory’s existing information systems.
Dubai Municipality will install the first version of the precious metal testing device at the Gold Souk in Deira, marking the beginning of a phased rollout across key markets and strategic locations throughout the emirate. This initiative supports the entity’s ongoing efforts to build a fully integrated testing ecosystem that strengthens the gold and jewelry sector.
