Top 10 Findings
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An overwhelming majority of young Arabs reject Daesh (ISIS) and believe the group will fail to establish an Islamic State.
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Lack of jobs and opportunities is seen as the number one recruitment driver for Daesh.
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Many young Arabs believe Sunni-Shia relations are deteriorating and that religion plays too big of a role in the Middle East.
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Saudi Arabia, UAE, and the United States are seen as top allies in the region while Iran’s influence is on the rise.
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Young Arabs are divided on the Iranian nuclear deal and the Syrian conflict.
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Five years after fighting for political freedom during the Arab Spring, today most young Arabs prioritise stability over democracy.
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Arab youth want their leaders to do more to improve the personal freedoms and human rights of citizens, particularly women.
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The UAE is viewed as a model country that is economically secure, and is the most favoured nation to live in and set up a business.
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ARAB YOUTH ARE INCREASINGLY CONCERNED ABOUT FALLING OIL PRICES, BUT MOST STILL BELIEVE THEY ARE ENTITLED TO SUBSIDISED ENERGY.
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MORE YOUNG ARABS GET THEIR DAILY NEWS ONLINE THAN FROM TV OR PRINT MEDIA.
