Middle East

Hair loss treatments in the United Arab Emirates has been experiencing increased fragmentation, due to the emergence of numerous new entrants, with the value share of the smallest players, included under “others” set to rise above 50% for the first…

The incidence of head lice is rising back to normal levels in 2023 as children circulate freely in schools and at social gatherings, and kids play close together. With retail volume sales back to pre-pandemic levels in 2022, demand for…

The increasingly dusty weather in the United Arab Emirates is causing a rise in allergies and respiratory illnesses amongst consumers. In particular, in August 2022 there were so many dust storms that doctors in Abu Dhabi and Dubai issued a warning…

The normalisation of consumer lifestyles has hastened the return of common coughs and cold in Israel, with a notable uplift in schools. In April 2022, the mask mandate was removed, aside from specific locations such as hospitals and medical clinics,…

2023 is set to be a strong year for consumer health in the United Arab Emirates. Many categories are expected to see robust current value growth, underpinned by an increase in online distribution channels, as well as an increasingly savvy,…

Consumer health is expected to register a healthy pace of current value growth in 2023. After a successful vaccination programme in 2021, society opened up quickly in Israel. With society returning to greater normality in 2023, common illnesses are…

In the United Arab Emirates, analgesics can be categorised into two groups: products from international brands, and those from regional brands, which tend to be priced lower. By the end of the review period, the majority of analgesics brands were…

The return to normal lifestyles out of the home is driving retail volume and current value sales of analgesics in 2023. Adults and children alike are more exposed to common colds and viruses requiring pain relief. Children in school are no longer…

Population expansion in Jordan in 2021-2040 will be driven by natural increase. The country will continue to be extremely diverse as the number of foreign citizens rises rapidly. A growing workforce could create opportunities if training and…

In 2023, consumer health products in Jordan are witnessing notable changes driven by a combination of factors. The industry has experienced a decline from its peaks in 2020 and 2021 when Jordanians rushed to purchase OTC products like analgesics and…

The report provides an overview of the global light vehicles industry which includes an assessment of market size, company shares and brand performance. It also identifies the five major trends which are shaping the future of the automotive industry.…

The majority of the local population in the United Arab Emirates abstains from the consumption of alcohol as per the tenets of Islam. As a result, apart from local consumption of non-alcoholic offerings, mostly non-alcoholic beer, the nation’s…

Since alcohol consumption is prohibited in Saudi Arabia under Sharia law, the alcoholic drinks packaging industry is entirely represented by non-alcoholic beverages, and non-alcoholic beer in particular. These malt-based beverages come in a variety…

Travel in Saudi Arabia is performing exceptionally well in 2023, having ranked first among all of the other Arab nations in terms of highest inbound visitors in 2022. Saudi Arabia has also experienced an incredible recovery in the number of airlines…

Interest in domestic travel continues to grow at an extraordinary rate, with the number of domestic trips more than doubling between 2019 and 2023. Domestic tourism is rapidly growing in popularity driven by the government’s efforts to highlight and…

Hotels in Saudi Arabia is registering strong year-on-year growth in 2023 with operators benefiting from meeting all of the pent-up demand as international and domestic pilgrims have been allowed to return without any cap. Saudi Arabia was in a better…

Ever since the remaining COVID-19 related restrictions have been lifted there has been a strong demand among locals to start travelling again with many people having already gone back to all of their pre-pandemic travelling habits and more. Direct…

With travel seeing a full return to pre-pandemic levels, airlines have been keen to take full advantage of the situation. This has included continuously adding new fre uencies and introducing new destinations and routes to their networks. This…

In 2023, the United Arab Emirates has firmly established itself as a global travel hub, earning high rankings in international tourism competitiveness indexes. The remarkable growth of Emirati hotels has not only attracted millions of visitors, but…

Despite challenges such as inflation and rising oil prices, Dubai's travel industry is experiencing an increase in demand. By the first half of 2023, the number of guests in Dubai had surpassed pre-pandemic international visitation levels, with 20%…

Dubai has shone as a regional leader in hotels in 2023, captivating travellers with its luxurious offerings, exceptional services, and diverse experiences. Boasting world-class amenities and catering to various preferences, from luxury seekers to…

The landscape of hotel bookings is undergoing a transformative shift, with direct bookings increasingly challenging the role of intermediaries and encouraging customers to choose a more personalised approach, particularly business travellers. This…

Emirates Airlines has solidified its position in the United Arab Emirates with a remarkable turnaround, reporting soaring profits after a challenging period, and is set to extend its share in airlines in 2023. The airline’s success can be attributed…

With the World Health Organisation declaring the pandemic to be over in early 2023 and with COVID-19 restrictions no longer in place the outlook for travel in Israel is much brighter. This has led to a surge in inbound arrivals and outbound…

Outbound departures are expected to nearly reach pre-pandemic numbers in 2023. This is largely due to the high cost of domestic travel which is encouraging locals to travel abroad. Once the skies were reopened after the pandemic restrictions were…

During 2023, the local government has been trying to make significant changes to the judiciary system in Israel which would limit. Under the government’s so-called “reasonableness” bill, which was passed into law in July 2023, the Supreme Court will…

Booking is set to see a full recovery to pre-pandemic sales levels in current value terms in 2023. However, a major factor driving value growth in both leisure and business bookings has been inflation driven price increases.

Airlines have rebounded strongly in 2023 with sales seeing a full recovery in current value terms while passenger numbers are expected to come close to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. With the pandemic declared over by the World Health…

Authoritarianism and corruption mar Iran’s economic freedom, which is repressed, but regional relations are improving. Sanctions are expected to continue to weigh heavily on the economy, which is exacerbating currency weakness and adding to…

Ageing, urbanisation and migration remain the major drivers shaping the global population. The number of seniors worldwide was increasing in 2022 and is expected to continue growing to 2040. The number of births is declining globally due to falling…

With a very low tax burden and reforms aimed at the business landscape, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) enjoys economic freedom, although the state’s grip on society continues. Oil production cuts will moderate economic growth in the short term, but…

Political opposition and civil liberties are restricted in Saudi Arabia, whilst its economic freedom continues to face challenges. The economy has performed strongly, but is set to slow down and reliance on oil remains high, although inflation is…

Positive natural change is set to be the main driver of population expansion in Israel in 2021-2040. Ageing is set to accelerate further as the country remains one of the oldest regionally in terms of median age. Urbanisation will continue to be…

The Riyadh in Saudi Arabia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Jeddah in Saudi Arabia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Dubai in United Arab Emirates report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…

The Dammam in Saudi Arabia report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Abu Dhabi in United Arab Emirates report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital…

The Tripoli in Lebanon report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The global energy crisis has had far-reaching implications for consumers, businesses and entire economies, highlighting the importance of the global energy transition and boosting energy efficiency, while creating opportunities for innovation and…

The Muscat in Oman report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

The Kuwait City in Kuwait report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

The Doha in Qatar report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

The Beirut in Lebanon report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Locals are officially banned from buying and consuming alcohol, with players relying on expatriates for sales, while the ban on marketing alcoholic drinks makes it challenging for brand owners to influence consumer choices. Nonetheless, the lifting…

The Karaj in Iran report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

The Isfahan in Iran report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration, wealth…

Consumer Types can be a powerful tool to help companies better understand and appeal to their target markets. By going beyond typical demographic-based segmentation, such as age or gender, and grouping consumers based on shared traits and…

The Manama in Bahrain report provides comprehensive city level information benchmarked against other cities in the country and region. The report includes historic data and forecasts on city population, consumer expenditure, digital penetration,…

Hair care, which is one of the biggest beauty and personal care categories in terms of packaging unit volume sales in the United Arab Emirates, continued to see relatively dynamic growth in 2022. This benefited the usage of HDPE bottles, the main…