Arab youth pick UAE as top country to live and work in

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Arab youth have once again said the UAE is the top country to live and work in.

It's the eighth year in a row the emirates has come out on top in the annual ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey.

Meanwhile, the most pressing issues among youths in the region is unemployment and the rising cost of living.

The survey also found that more Arab youths than ever before are following the news on social media.

It revealed that youngsters in the region trust platforms like Instagram and Facebook more than TV stations and newspapers.

Sunil John, President of ASDA’A BCW, explains.

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