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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 ...

Arab League Countries' Views of U.S. Leadership Up in 2009

Approval ratings increase in 10 of 12 countries between March and October

January 13, 2010
New Gallup data from 12 Arab League countries find approval of U.S. leadership up in 10 countries in fall 2009, compared with data collected earlier in the year.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 ...

Approval of U.S. Leadership Up in Some Arab Countries

Most remain low overall; more Palestinians disapprove than before

June 1, 2009
New Gallup Polls conducted in 11 Arab countries ahead of President Barack Obama’s address to the Muslim world Thursday find approval of U.S. leadership in many cases is still generally low, but ratings in several countries have improved.More ...

Obama Favored in Key Muslim Countries

Saudis most likely to voice a preference; Pakistanis least likely

October 21, 2008
In six predominantly Muslim countries surveyed about the U.S. presidential election, Barack Obama tends to win more support than John McCain. Saudis and Lebanese are much more likely to state a preference than are their Palestinian, Turkish, Kuwaiti, or Pakistani counterparts.More ...

Some Muslim Nations Oppose Attacks on Iran, N. Korea

Less than 5% would condone U.S.-led military action against Tehran

January 25, 2008
Majorities of Egyptians, Saudis, and Turks say a U.S. attack on Iran cannot be justified at all. Further, in these countries, similar levels of rejection exist for a U.S. attack on North Korea.More ...

Yemenis Report More Negative Emotions Than Saudis

About one-half of Yemenis say they worry a lot, versus 30% of Saudis

January 10, 2008
A 2007 Gallup Poll paints a complicated picture of wellbeing in Yemen. While most Yemenis report being treated with respect, many also report feelings of worry and anger. Yemenis are less likely than their neighbors in Saudi Arabia to rate their lives positively and predict a better future.More ...
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