Emirates Gold, in partnership with Malaysia’s Public Gold, has introduced what is being described as the world’s first fintech-enabled gold ATM in the United Arab Emirates.

The pioneering machine was unveiled during the Dubai Precious Metals Conference 2025 at Atlantis, The Palm. The launch event brought together prominent figures including Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and CEO of DMCC; Abhijit Shah, CEO of Emirates Gold; and Jerry Ng, Chief Marketing Officer of Public Gold. This initiative follows a collaboration established in May 2025 that merges Emirates Gold’s expertise in refinery and logistics with Public Gold’s advanced fintech systems.

The debut unit will be installed at Almas Tower, marking the beginning of a planned rollout featuring between 35 and 40 machines across various locations in the UAE throughout 2026.

Each ATM is capable of storing over 70 different designs of gold and silver bars and provides round-the-clock access. Customers can purchase bullion using e-wallets or credit cards, with the option to withdraw physical gold directly linked to their digital accounts.

Additional features are under development for future releases. These enhancements are expected to include online-order collection capabilities, cryptocurrency conversion options, and tokenised-gold redemption services.

Abhijit Shah commented on the significance of this innovation: “The UAE stands as the world’s most trusted physical gold hub. This launch marks a defining moment for the future of precious metals.” Echoing this sentiment, Jerry Ng added that their system seeks to “make physical gold ownership simpler, safer and more accessible.”

This initiative is part of DMCC’s ongoing efforts to expand infrastructure supporting gold trading within the region. It also responds to increasing consumer demand for transparent and easily accessible small-denomination bullion products.