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Etisalat Money and OGold Launch Digital Gold From AED 1

UAE customers can buy, sell, and hold physically backed gold and silver starting from AED 1.

11/10/2026
•Ghita Khalfaoui
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Etisalat Money and OGold have partnered to offer digital gold and silver purchases from AED 1. They announced the agreement at the Dubai Fintech Summit 2026. OGold is a UAE-based Shariah-compliant platform backed by physical precious metals.


What customers get

Etisalat Money customers can buy, hold, or sell gold and silver around the clock. Holdings are physically backed and stored in insured vaults under each customer's name. Users may also redeem holdings for physical metals from SAM, Emirates Gold, PAMP, and Auriz.

Shariah-compliant earnings

Eligible customers can access a Shariah-compliant earnings feature with variable annual returns. OGold says its Wakalah Gold and Silver Earnings can offer up to 5% per annum, but returns are not guaranteed. The platform is certified by the AlHuda Centre of Islamic Banking and Economics.

Etisalat Money's platform

Etisalat Money is a UAE financial super-app regulated by the Central Bank of the UAE. It serves millions of customers and provides transfers, bill payments, lending, and salary services. The platform supports transfers to over 150 countries and currencies.


Etisalat Money also allows account funding through bank transfers, debit cards, credit cards, and kiosks. Customers can access funds through bank transfers and ATM withdrawals using the Etisalat Money card. OGold additionally offers a Platinum Mastercard with lifestyle privileges and rewards.