Top Findings
What do over 200 million Arab youth have to say about their future?
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Outlook
Despite the pandemic, ongoing conflicts and record economic decline, most Arab youth are optimistic their best days lie ahead of them
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Obstacles
Rising cost of living and other 'kitchen table' issues are seen as top obstacles, as over a third of young Arabs struggle to make ends meet
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EDUCATION & JOBS
With difficulties in accessing quality education and getting jobs, more young Arabs are turning to entrepreneurship
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ROLE OF GOVERNMENT
Young Arabs say their voice matters to their leadership and expect governments to tackle nepotism and promote youth entrepreneurship
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IDENTITY
Fewer young Arabs see religion as central to their identity while over two-thirds are looking for reform of religious institutions
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MODEL NATIONS
For the 10th consecutive year, Arab youth name the UAE as the country they would most like to live in and their own nation to emulate
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FOREIGN RELATIONS
Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia are seen as top allies by young Arabs, but the influence of the US is felt widely
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EMIGRATION
Fewer young Arabs now consider emigration despite ongoing economic challenges in their countries
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GENDER RIGHTS
Young Arab women point to a fall in gender equality across the region
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MEDIA CONSUMPTION
Social media is by far the largest source of news among young Arabs, but TV is more trusted
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CLIMATE CHANGE
More than half of Arab youth would support the boycott of a brand known to damage the environment