Gold prices in Saudi Arabia rose on Monday, based on FXStreet data. Gold was priced at SAR 622.23 per gram, up from SAR 614.75 on Friday.
The price per tola increased to SAR 7,257.45 from SAR 7,170.38 on Friday. Other listed rates were SAR 6,221.77 for 10 grams and SAR 19,353.50 per troy ounce.
How Saudi Gold Prices Are Calculated
FXStreet derives Saudi gold prices by converting international prices into SAR using the USD/SAR rate and local units. Prices are updated daily at the time of publication and are for reference, with local rates potentially differing.
Central banks are the largest holders of gold. They added 1,136 tonnes worth around $70 billion to reserves in 2022, according to the World Gold Council, the highest annual total since records began.
Gold often moves inversely to the US Dollar and US Treasuries, and can also be inversely related to risk assets. Price drivers include geopolitical instability, recession fears, interest rates, and the strength of the US Dollar, since gold is priced in dollars (XAU/USD).
Given today’s date of February 23, 2026, the recent rise in gold to 19,353.50 SAR per troy ounce reflects a broader sentiment we must watch closely. This isn’t just a localized price movement but an indicator of gold’s enduring appeal in the current economic climate. This strength suggests underlying support that could influence volatility and directional bets in the coming weeks.
Key Drivers To Monitor
Gold’s role as a safe-haven asset has been consistently reinforced by the geopolitical instability we witnessed throughout 2024 and 2025. Lingering global tensions continue to push investors towards assets that are insulated from the performance of specific governments or economies. This backdrop makes gold a key hedge against potential downturns in the equity markets, which have shown signs of increased volatility recently.
We’ve seen that central banks, especially those in emerging economies, have continued the aggressive buying trend that set records back in 2022 and 2023. Recent World Gold Council data showed that central banks collectively added over 950 tonnes to their reserves during 2025. This sustained institutional demand creates a strong price floor and reduces the available supply for private investors and traders.
The outlook on interest rates is also a critical factor for us. After the series of rate pauses by the Federal Reserve in 2025, market consensus is now pricing in the possibility of cuts later this year, which lowers the opportunity cost of holding a non-yielding asset like gold. This has contributed to a slight weakening of the U.S. dollar, which historically has an inverse correlation with the price of gold.
For derivative traders, this environment suggests considering strategies positioned for further upside or increased volatility. Buying call options or utilizing bull call spreads on gold futures or ETFs could provide favorable risk-reward exposure to a potential rally. These positions allow us to capitalize on the combination of persistent safe-haven demand, central bank buying, and a potentially more accommodative monetary policy.
