Africa / Middle East
O Boticário opens second store in Dubai
Brazilian beauty giant O Boticário consolidates its presence in the United Arab Emirates with a second store in Dubai, less than six...
BASF opens a laboratory in Nigeria to better address the skin and hair care needs of African consumers
With its new Application Technology Laboratory for personal care in Nigeria, BASF aims to develop a local competence centre in...
Düllberg Konzentra appoints new Area Sales Manager Africa
The German producer of refined essential oils and perfume compositions Düllberg Konzentra GmbH & Co KG has appointed Mr Syed Sumair...
BASF Personal Care expands its presence in sub-Saharan Africa
BASF expands its presence in the personal care industry in sub-Saharan Africa with opening of a new application laboratory for personal...
UAE: Perfume sales forecast to $685 million in 2023
The perfume market was worth US$ 403 million in 2017 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The market is further projected to reach US$ 685...
Is Africa the next Asia?
With one of the world’s fastest growing population and a rising middle class, Africa is sometimes mentioned as the next big emerging...
Skin bleaching in Africa: An ’addiction’ with risks
The use of skin-whitening products remains a common practice in Africa. Despite its well-known risks in countries where regulations are...
Trinny London’s stackable, portable pack awarded in Dubai
Highly Commended for Design & Packaging at the 2018 Pure Beauty Awards remitted on 9 May at the Four Seasons Resort Dubai, Trinny...
TechnicoFlor continues its international expansion with the opening of a creative centre in Dubai
The family-owned company is opening this summer in Dubai a new creative centre for fragrances and aromas, announced François-Patrick...
UAE perfumers carve their niche in US$50 billion global fragrance industry
Quintessence returns to Beautyworld Middle East 2018 amid rising popularity of niche perfumes. Two UAE perfumers with a passion for...
