Middle East

Technological advances in 2024 will continue to reshape consumer behaviour. This annual report explores the top five digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this report’s edition…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

As more people were forced to spend most of their time at home during the pandemic, they cooked and ate at home more frequently. This was the primary reason for the increase in demand for homewares over the period 2019 and 2022 in both current value…

Carpets have a long and rich history in the United Arab Emirates, and are an important part of the country’s cultural heritage. Many carpets in the country are made using traditional weaving techniques, and feature designs that are inspired by…

When compared with the pre-pandemic period (2019), blinds had higher sales in 2022 in both current value terms and in value terms at constant 2022 prices. During the pandemic, many people in the United Arab Emirates spent more time at home, hence…

Home and garden in the United Arab Emirates saw slow growth in current value terms in 2022, but a decline in value terms at constant 2022 prices. Meanwhile, sales were slightly higher compared with the pre-pandemic level (2019) in current terms, but…

The United Arab Emirates has a hot and dry climate, which can make it challenging to grow crops year-round. However, with the help of technology such as hydroponics and vertical farming, people are finding ways to grow their own food in limited…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…