Buildings for sale in Fujairah. All photos: EPA
Buildings for sale in Fujairah. All photos: EPA
Shepherds walk with their donkeys in the Khor Fakkan mountains, Sharjah.
Shepherds walk with their donkeys in the Khor Fakkan mountains, Sharjah.
Desert area in Al Madam, Sharjah.
Desert area in Al Madam, Sharjah.
A young boy rides a quad bike in Sharjah's desert.
A young boy rides a quad bike in Sharjah's desert.
Camels in Sharjah.
Camels in Sharjah.
Men at a barbershop in Khor Fakkan.
Men at a barbershop in Khor Fakkan.
One of many abandoned houses in the 'Ghost Village', Al Madam.
One of many abandoned houses in the 'Ghost Village', Al Madam.
A bird's eye view from a skyscraper in Dubai.
A bird's eye view from a skyscraper in Dubai.
Women pose for a portrait at a viewpoint where is possible to see the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 January 2022 (issued 29 January 2022). The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. The Arab confederation has one of the most developed economies in the Middle East where each emirate, there is a different scenario in a country that is constantly under development. EPA / MARIO CRUZ ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET
Women pose for a portrait at a viewpoint where is possible to see the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 17 January 2022 (issued 29 January 2022). The United Arab Emirates is made up of seven emirates: Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. The Arab confederation has one of the most developed economies in the Middle East where each emirate, there is a different scenario in a country that is constantly under development. EPA / MARIO CRUZ ATTENTION: This Image is part of a PHOTO SET
People shop at Dubai Mall.
People shop at Dubai Mall.
Luxury cars line up outside Dubai Mall.
Luxury cars line up outside Dubai Mall.

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Daily life in the UAE - in pictures

From desert plains and camels to dazzling skyscrapers, here is a snapshot of life in the Emirates

The National

January 29, 2022

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What drives subscription retailing?

Once the domain of newspaper home deliveries, subscription model retailing has combined with e-commerce to permeate myriad products and services.

The concept has grown tremendously around the world and is forecast to thrive further, according to UnivDatos Market Insights’ report on recent and predicted trends in the sector.

The global subscription e-commerce market was valued at $13.2 billion (Dh48.5bn) in 2018. It is forecast to touch $478.2bn in 2025, and include the entertainment, fitness, food, cosmetics, baby care and fashion sectors.

The report says subscription-based services currently constitute “a small trend within e-commerce”. The US hosts almost 70 per cent of recurring plan firms, including leaders Dollar Shave Club, Hello Fresh and Netflix. Walmart and Sephora are among longer established retailers entering the space.

UnivDatos cites younger and affluent urbanites as prime subscription targets, with women currently the largest share of end-users.

That’s expected to remain unchanged until 2025, when women will represent a $246.6bn market share, owing to increasing numbers of start-ups targeting women.

Personal care and beauty occupy the largest chunk of the worldwide subscription e-commerce market, with changing lifestyles, work schedules, customisation and convenience among the chief future drivers.

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