Dubai Gold Import Rules Fail to Curb Flows; Switzerland Remains Top Buyer

A study finds that stricter Dubai gold import regulations have had little effect on trade flows, with Switzerland still the primary destination. The rules were likely aimed at curbing illicit gold from conflict zones, but enforcement gaps or circumvention persist. This matters because ineffective regulation could sustain sanctions evasion and reputational risks for the gold supply chain.

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