Doha, February 12 (QNA) - Gold prices in the Qatari market rose by 1.97 percent during the current week, reaching USD 5,060.27200 per ounce on Thursday, according to data released by Qatar National Bank.

The bank's data showed that the price of gold per ounce increased from USD 4,962.34000 its level last Sunday.

At the same time, prices of other precious metals also rose on a weekly basis. Silver prices increased by 7.24 percent to USD 83.71000 per ounce, compared to USD 78.05590 at the beginning of the week, while platinum prices rose by 0.75 percent to reach USD 2,127.11000 per ounce, up from USD 2,111.10000 last Sunday. (QNA)