Top Findings

Despite the pandemic, ongoing conflicts and record economic decline, most Arab youth are optimistic their best days lie ahead of them

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

With difficulties in accessing quality education and getting jobs, more young Arabs are turning to entrepreneurship

Young Arabs say their voice matters to their leadership and expect governments to tackle nepotism and promote youth entrepreneurship

Fewer young Arabs see religion as central to their identity while over two-thirds are looking for reform of religious institutions

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

Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia are seen as top allies by young Arabs, but the influence of the US is felt widely

Fewer young Arabs now consider emigration despite ongoing economic challenges in their countries

Young Arab women point to a fall in gender equality across the region

Social media is by far the largest source of news among young Arabs, but TV is more trusted

More than half of Arab youth would support the boycott of a brand known to damage the environment