Middle East

Demand for wound care in the United Arab Emirates continues to grow in 2024. The United Arab Emirates is home to a vibrant, youthful population, with millennials increasingly engaging in outdoor activities during the winter months. This trend is…

A 2024 report from the World Obesity Federation revealed that one in four adult expatriates in the United Arab Emirates is obese, while one in three adult Emiratis is overweight. The study also found that approximately 40% of children in the United…

Demand for vitamins in the United Arab Emirates, both single vitamins and multivitamins, continues to grow in 2024. Mental health struggles and increased awareness of vitamin deficiencies, such as of vitamins B and D, highlight their impact on mental…

Demand for sports nutrition in the United Arab Emirates continues to rise in 2024, supported by the growing interest in health and wellness which incorporates exercise into regular routines, especially among younger consumers. In the United Arab…

Digital sleep trackers are reshaping the consumer landscape for sleep aids in the United Arab Emirates by fostering a proactive approach to sleep management and encouraging investment in products that support better sleep outcomes. As these…

Awareness of autism is increasing in the United Arab Emirates, although studies on its prevalence vary, with suggestions of approximately 30 cases per 10,000 children. The local government is attempting to raise awareness and establish specialised…

Apart from government-led initiatives to reduce smoking rates, the broader wellness trend continues to support demand for NRT smoking cessation aids in the United Arab Emirates. This trend is projected to persist, as an increasing number of consumers…

Value sales of herbal/traditional products in the United Arab Emirates continue to rise in 2024, although they comprise low share in overall consumer health. The United Arab Emirates is home to a diverse range of cultures, resulting in a wide variety…

In 2024, demand for eye care in the United Arab Emirates, mainly driven by standard eye care, remains stable.

Digestive remedies in the United Arab Emirates remains a solid performer in 2024, recording further value and volume growth. However, the trend towards holistic health solutions advocated by wellness influencers aligns with evolving consumer…

Value sales of dietary supplements in the United Arab Emirates continue to rise in 2024, albeit at a slower pace compared to the previous two years. The United Arab Emirates has a unique demographic profile, predominantly comprising working…

Despite a positive performance in 2024, value growth of dermatologicals in the United Arab Emirates is slowing, as consumers increasingly explore different solutions to their skin care concerns. The strong focus on beauty in the United Arab Emirates…

Value sales of cough, cold and allergy (hay fever) remedies in the United Arab Emirates continue to rise. In April 2024, the United Arab Emirates experienced an unprecedented flood (in an area that rarely sees rain), which had widespread effects…

Consumer health in the United Arab Emirates continues to experience a strong year of growth following a robust performance in 2023. This growth is being fuelled by an increase in the local population due to a rising number of expatriates entering the…

Value sales of analgesics in the United Arab Emirates continue to rise, with local consumers increasingly using analgesics to treat more than just conventional headaches or joint pain. In 2024, Panadol (GSK Consumer Healthcare) launched an…

The local currency has strengthened against the US dollar in 2024 making products cheaper and thus boosting sales of consumer health products. Reforms in the banking sector are pushing most of the supply chain to rely on formal financial systems.…

In 2024, travel in Israel has been strongly impacted by the Israel-Hamas War. When the war broke out in October 2023, tourist travel into Israel nearly completely stopped, while locals also stopped travelling abroad. Many locals were called into the…

Inbound arrivals are set to see a marked fall in numbers in Israel in 2024, while outbound departures are expected to witness a slight increase. Incoming tourism saw a strong recovery in 2023, though numbers were still lower than the peak seen in…

Lodging (destination) is set to see a significant fall in retail value sales in current terms in Israel in 2024. Local hotels experienced growth in 2023, as incoming tourism increased from the previous year, and locals travelled more around the…

Booking sales are set to decline in current value terms in Israel in 2024. While locals are starting to travel more in 2024, there is still expected to be a decrease in the overall travel market, which will impact booking. The only category set to…