Gold prices climbed to a one-week high on Thursday, supported by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainty over global trade, which drove safe-haven demand. Spot gold rose 1.0 per cent to $3,388.81 per ounce by 12:38 GMT, up from a previous close of $3,355.13. US gold futures gained 1.96 per cent to $3,409.20 per ounce, compared to $3,343.70 at the close on Wednesday. Investors sought refuge in bullion amid heightened regional instability and ongoing concerns over global trade policy. Attribution: Amwal Al Ghad English, Reuters Subediting: Y.Yasser