Dubai: UAE-based business group ARY has set up a gems and jewellery academy in Dubai that will provide training and education in the gold and precious metals trade.

The academy has started admissions and will open its doors in January.

The ARY Academy of Gems and Jewellery is located at Jewel Plaza Building in the Gold Souq.

"The region has been witnessing tremendous growth in per capita consumption of gold and jewellery. It is imperative it gets the support of qualified and trained personnel," said Sarwat Abdul Razzak, chief executive officer.