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Tourists at the Dubai Gold Souq. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News

Dubai: No robberies were reported in Dubai jewellery stores in 2019, the police here revealed on Saturday.

Brigadier Jamal Salem Al-Jallaf, director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police, attributed this achievement to Dubai police efforts and their smart devices innovated to guard the stores since 2018.

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"Last year, we have set a time-limit for 321 business licenses to implement the new security conditions as part of efforts to achieve 0% on the robbery crime index," Al-Jallaf added.

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Tourists at the Dubai Gold Souq.

Last year, we have set a time-limit for 321 business licenses to implement the new security conditions as part of efforts to achieve 0% on the robbery crime index

- Brigadier Jamal Salem Al-Jallaf, director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police

Brig. Al-Jallaf said that Dubai Police pays excellent attention to Gold Souq and jewellery stores considering the significant role they play in the economy and tourism markets in the emirate.

Accordingly, they are keen to establish strict security measures that ensure the application of safety procedures following international standards and the latest technologies supported by artificial intelligence (AI) systems.

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Gold pieces carry various fineness mark, according to the caratage of gold. For example, 22 carat carries a mark of 916, 21 carat – 875, 18 carat – 750, 16 carat – 666, 14 carat – 583, 12 carat – 500. Silver and platinum jewellery pieces carry fineness marks as well Image Credit: Clint Egbert / Gulf News