Middle East

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.

A noticeable shift in consumer demand is impacting bleach, with a transition from pandemic-driven preventive use to cleaning and whitening purposes. This shift has resulted in a slowdown in the category's retail volume growth compared to the surge in…

Unlike many home care categories in 2023, the average unit price of bleach continued to rise in Saudi Arabia, resulting in more dynamic current value growth compared to retail volume. Nevertheless, demand continued to rise in 2023, as bleach offers a…

The pandemic resulted in a surge in demand for bleach, as local consumers rushed to purchase home care products associated with the elimination of dirt, viruses and bacteria as part of heightened hygiene concerns.

Sustainability issues are pushing forward a new chapter in how people get around in cities. From using shared mobility, to buying electric vehicles, urban mobility is a fast-changing industry. The briefing examines urban mobility trends, focusing on…

This briefing examines the best performing automotive models, brands and light vehicle segments globally and regionally. The automotive industry has been going through a rough patch over the last few years, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the…

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,…

As a category that is mainly distributed by the off-trade channel, beer in the United Arab Emirates benefited the most from the recent removal of 30% retail sales tax in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Since Dubai sells greater volumes of beer than any other…

Beer in Saudi Arabia in 2023 remained the only relevant category in alcoholic drinks, as non-alcoholic beer is the only AD product allowed to be consumed in the Kingdom. This is due to the strict laws prohibiting the consumption of alcoholic drinks…

Beer sales continued to record a healthy growth rate in 2019, with particularly dynamic performances seen in Nigeria and Cameroon. However, this has come to an abrupt halt in 2020, with the arrival of Coronavirus (COVID-19) resulting in a slump in…

Beer saw volume sales increase slightly in Israel in 2023. Growing interest in craft beer remained a very strong trend in the market. While it has been adversely impacted by the Israel-Hamas War, immediately prior to the outbreak of the war the craft…

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…

The clean beauty trend has been taking over the beauty and personal care market in Saudi Arabia, just as it has done the world over. Consumers are increasingly seeking out cosmetics products that make use of all-natural ingredients, vegan formulas…

Demand for beauty and personal care in the United Arab Emirates remained strong in 2023. Despite the prevalence of global brands, some consumers, particularly younger generations, increasingly sought local brands such as Huda Beauty. Increased…

Although the Saudi economy actually contracted in 2023 due to a drop in oil revenue when it came to the Kingdom’s non-oil economy there continued to be growth, with this including spending on beauty and personal care. The retail industry is looking…

In 2023, Qatar is witnessing a surge in beauty and personal care, driven by a burgeoning interest in various grooming products and services. With a flourishing salon and spa industry offering an extensive range of treatments, Qatar's affluent…

In 2023, beauty and personal care in Oman is experiencing a shift propelled by several factors. Despite the country's lower purchasing power compared to its GCC counterparts, the sector is witnessing growth, buoyed by Oman's projected status as the…

All players in beauty and personal care in Lebanon continued to face huge challenges during 2023 as the Israel-Hamas war piled further pressure on demand at a time when many consumers have already curbed their spending on non-essential items. Thus,…

In 2023, Kuwait's beauty and personal care sector is flourishing amidst global economic unpredictability, upheld by the nation's stable low inflation rate. With robust demand driven by population growth and economic expansion, opportunities abound…