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Rates were last updated on Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:02 UTC. Prices are per gram.

Country	24k price	22k price	21k price	18k price
Saudi Arabia	278.58	256.29	243.76	208.94
Dubai	272.81	250.99	238.71	204.61
Kuwait	22.88	21.05	20.02	17.16
Bahrain	28.00	25.76	24.50	21.00
Qatar	270.40	248.77	236.60	202.80
Oman	28.59	26.30	25.02	21.44
Jordan	52.64	48.43	46.06	39.48

Note: The listed gold prices are exclusive of VAT

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2. Dubai International Airport (DXB), UAE topped second place with 86.9 million passengers. (Shutterstock)

3. Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), USA gained third place with 81.8 million travellers. (DFW Website)

4. London Heathrow Airport hit fourth place with 79.2 million people. (Shutterstock)

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42-year-old Pakistani Talat Zahid said, "Whatever the fashion trends when we attend any event and wear any outfit it feels incomplete without bangles", as it adds to her outfit that includes beads, stitching, and embroidery. She also said that even if you don't wear jewelry, a bangle would still complete an outfit.

According to AFP, more than a dozen of people work on just one bangle showing the difficulty and craftsmanship required to make this kind of jewelry. The bangles could be made by factories full of designers or a simple household with a passion for creating such things by using their hands.

With Ramadan ending, markets across Pakistan are met with beautifully crafted bangles which are handmade as women are seen haggling with the vendors to cop the best price possible similar to many markets across the world including China, India and many more.

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With Ramadan ending, markets across Pakistan are met with beautifully crafted bangles which are handmade as women are seen haggling with the vendors to cop the best price possible similar to many markets across the world including China, India and many more.

They are often sold as a dozen for 150 rupees (Approximately 50 cents) but go up in price after the addition of stones and silk which raises it up 1,000 rupees.

Making these stunning bangles doesn't come easy, especially Hyderabad's "churi" glass bangles as they could snap at any moment if not careful. Workers are constantly exposed to high temperatures and unregulated safety measures with power cuts happening often.

A Jeep Wrangler Rubicon drives on an outdoor track during a press preview at the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on March 27, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

The Ford logo is displayed during the New York International Auto Show at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City on March 27, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP)

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