United Arab Emirates

The population in the Middle East and Africa region is growing rapidly, unlocking high levels of unmet potential and making the region an exciting prospect. Nevertheless, the fastest growing income segment is set to remain the lowest income class,…

The energy industry experienced difficult market conditions in 2020, given falling crude oil prices and lockdown-induced disruptions in refined petroleum consumption. The year also saw an increased focus on developing the industry’s sustainability…

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…

Prior to the pandemic, households in the United Arab Emirates, particularly those with active children, considered wound care to be essential products to stock at home. While not all households own first aid kits, most do stockpile plasters and…

51% of residents in the United Arab Emirates surveyed in April 2021 stated that they had gained 8kg on average during the pandemic, with most citing snacking between meals at home during remote working and studying measures during the lockdown. Other…

Vitamin C, multivitamins which include zinc, and vitamin D are continuing to experience demand as a result of the pandemic as consumers look to boost their immunity due to greater health awareness. Vitamin C in particular remains a dynamic performer…

During the early days of the pandemic, there was initial stockpiling of sports nutrition, due to largely unfounded fears amongst local consumers that the supply chain would be dramatically disrupted, meaning that it would be difficult to locate some…

Paediatric consumer health remains underdeveloped in the United Arab Emirates but one category that continues to benefit from fairly consistent demand is nappy (diaper) rash treatments. The latter is not available on prescription and is therefore…

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is home to a strong consumer base, benefiting from its position as a Middle Eastern financial and trade hub. Implemented structural reforms are expected to increase the country’s competitiveness and attract high-skilled…

The demand for immunity-boosting dietary supplements with a more natural positioning has accelerated on the back of the health crisis of 2020 as a result of the pandemic, both globally and in the United Arab Emirates. A search for the hashtag…

One reason why the purchase of digestive remedies is predicted to be more muted in 2021 is that the frequency of eating out, especially the consumption of fatty foods, has been reduced. The pandemic has accelerated the healthy living trend that was…

Demand for probiotic supplements has been given a boost since the outbreak of the pandemic due to increasing evidence to support the fact that probiotics can not only help to boost one’s gut health, but also one’s immune system and overall health.…

Feelings of stress and anxiety as a result of the pandemic and its social implications have led to greater hair loss issues for individuals in the United Arab Emirates. Stress-related hair loss is commonly manifested over a localised spot, which can…

Close physical contact with others outside of the family home including the shaking of hands is set to remain limited in 2021 as consumers remain extremely vigilant about spreading the virus. Stringent hygiene rules which have been introduced in the…

2021 has seen the majority of residents in the United Arab Emirates fully vaccinated against COVID-19, resulting in a gradual easing of many social distancing measures. Nevertheless, the pandemic continues to disrupt consumer health. For example,…

Adult consumers in the United Arab Emirates continue to favour acetaminophen over other types of analgesics, as the product is the most widely available and most affordable. Limited stockpiling during the pandemic is predicted to lead to resumption…

The United Arab Emirates ranks nearly at the bottom of the Sustainability Index, due to high pollution and low water availability. Furthermore, the United Arab Emirates remains almost totally dependent on food imports, as most of its land is…

In 2021, the gradual emergence from the pandemic was aiding drinking milk product sales. This followed its decline in 2020, when the COVID-19 outbreak was at its peak, due to the loss of impulse purchases as a result of the working- and…

Some other dairy products, such as coffee whiteners or flavoured condensed milk, were recording current value and volume declines in 2021 following the improved performances seen in 2020. In recent years, sales of products required in home-cooking,…

Fresh milk sales are expected to see modest current value growth in 2021 due to the product’s maturity, but also the relatively strong sales seen in 2020 due to home seclusion, helped by the growing trend towards healthy lifestyles among consumers.…