By: Malorie Lewis / Arab America Contributing Writer Drifting, or “Tafheet,” is a common cultural phenomenon among Saudi youth. Since the 1970s, young men press against social and political conformity in their lives by taking to the streets. This is similar to what American drag racers did in the American 1950s. The birthplace of this … Continued
Parkour, a training method founded in the 1980’s, is the practice of overcoming obstacles found in natural and urban environments. This incredibly unique sport has spread across the globe in the last few decades and has become increasingly popular in conflict zones.
SOURCE: THE NATIONAL Covid-19 has made daily life harder for young people, but it doesn’t seem to have dampened their resolve, the 2021 Arab Youth Survey finds The 2021 Arab Youth Survey offers some surprising findings. AFP Understanding a problem in as much detail as possible is key to solving it. The Arab Youth survey … Continued
SOURCE: YAHOO NEWS BY: DANA MOUKHALLATI Dubai (AFP) – The first Arab space mission to Mars, armed with probes to study the Red Planet’s atmosphere, is designed to inspire the region’s youth and pave the way for scientific breakthroughs, officials said Tuesday. The unmanned probe Al-Amal — Hope in Arabic — is to blast off … Continued
SOURCE: LOBE LOG BY: JAMES M. DORSEY Results of a recent annual survey of Arab youth concerns about their future suggest that Arab autocracies have yet to deliver expected public services and goods, explain autocratic efforts to promote nationalism, and indicate that jobs and social freedoms are more important than political rights. The survey provides insights that … Continued
SOURCE: CNBC BY: HOLLY ELLYATT The majority of young Arabs believe the Middle East has moved in the wrong direction in the last 10 years, according to a regional survey of 18 to 24 year olds. The Arab youth interviewed said Islamic State and the Arab Spring had had the biggest impact on the region … Continued
SOURCE: THE CHRONICLE OF HIGHER EDUCATION BY: BENJAMIN PLACKETT Arab youth are frequently troubled by anxiety and depression, researchers and clinicians working in the Middle East say. That emotional shadow is growing more intense over time, and the rate of mental-heath problems among Arab young people matches or exceeds global rates, research has found. But … Continued
SOURCE: WKYC BY: CHRISTOPH HASSELBACH, USA TODAY A study by Germany’s Friedrich Ebert Foundation shows that young people from Arabic-speaking countries have an optimistic outlook on life, but little faith in politics. DW spoke to the study’s co-editor for more insight. DW: Mr. Gertel, which of the study’s findings surprised you most? Jörg Gertel: I … Continued
SOURCE: FORBES MIDDLE EAST BY: NADIA AL-DHAHIR One million young Arabs will be receiving free computer coding training from the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives foundation (MBRGI) starting January 2018. The initiative, which will be available to young Arabs across the world, was launched on Tuesday by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al … Continued
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