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Entrepreneurial Goals Common Among Young in Arab States

Median of 27% across Arab League countries intend to start a business in the next year

February 26, 2010
"The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs" report reveals widespread entrepreneurial ambitions among Arabs aged 15 to 29. Across 20 Arab League countries surveyed, a median 27% of young Arabs who were not already business owners said they intended to start a business in the next 12 months.More ...

In Arab Countries, Emigration Appeals More to the Employed

U.S. is top destination for young Arabs with entrepreneurial aspirations

February 23, 2010
In Arab countries, young people who are employed, highly educated, and aspire to create their own business are those most likely to say they would like to leave their country permanently, if they had the opportunity. The findings are based on Gallup's latest report, "The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs."More ...

Majority of Yemenis See Benefit From Relations With West

Like others in region, many believe violent conflict can be avoided

January 8, 2010
Recent Gallup surveys in Yemen reveal the average Yemeni sees greater interaction between the Muslim world and the West as a benefit (53%) and views the quality of this interaction as personally important (59%).More ...

Arab Youth Express Strong Entrepreneurial Spirit

Most agree entrepreneurs help to create jobs

June 9, 2009
In its first report on Arab youth, Gallup Poll findings reveal that many young Arabs who don’t already own businesses plan to start one in the next year.More ...

Arab Youth Perceive Many Barriers to Economic Opportunity

Shortage of good jobs perceived by many as the chief obstacle

June 8, 2009
Gallup finds minorities of young people across many Arab League countries surveyed, except in the Gulf region, satisfied with job creation. Young Arabs perceive obstacles to entering the job market relating to lack of economic, selection system, and workforce readiness.More ...

Middle East

In the Middle East situation, are your sympathies more with the Israelis or more with the Palestinians? In the Middle East conflict, do you think the United States should take Israel's side, take the Palestinian's side, or not take either side? Do you think there will or will not come a time when Israel and the Arab nations will be able to settle their differences and live in peace?More ...
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