Saudi Arabia

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 well-being 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 ...

Saudi Arabia: Majorities Support Women's Rights

Fifty-five percent of men agree that women should be allowed to drive; 66% of women agree

December 21, 2007
A Gallup Poll conducted in Saudi Arabia finds that majorities of respondents support certain freedoms for women. Sixty-six percent of Saudi women and 55% of Saudi men agree that women should be allowed to drive a car by themselves.More ...
Saudis Support Women's Rights

Saudis Support Women's Rights

December 21, 2007
In the wake of the sentencing and pardoning of a Saudi woman who was a victim of sexual assault, Gallup reexamines data which finds majorities of women and men support women's rights in Saudi Arabia.
Gallup Glance Around the Globe

Gallup Glance Around the Globe

December 18, 2007
It's the economy in South Korea's election, Americans pessimistic on their economy, Muslims report varying attendance at hajj, and Americans' priorities for U.S. spending.

International Television Receives High Marks in Saudi Arabia

About one-third of Saudis choose Al-Jazeera as their preferred channel

October 11, 2007
Most Saudis say international television is very important to staying well-informed about events in their country, and almost all say it is a source they use for international news. However, a majority of Saudis also consider national television, newspapers, and word of mouth important sources of information.More ...
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