

The Arab world must invest in its greatest asset - young people
While all sectors of society are affected by the developments of the Arab world, it is its young people, comprising two thirds of the region’s population, who are most impacted.
BA and MA in Modern History, University College London. Iraqi-British journalist with over 15 years of experience; has written extensively on the Middle East and US. Formerly: Assistant Editor-in-Chief, Asharq Alawsat. Currently, Editor-in-Chief, The National Newspaper, Abu Dhabi. Senior Fellow, Institute of State Effectiveness. Yale World Fellow. Member of the Board of Trustees, American University in Iraq. Young Global Leader, World Economic Forum.
While all sectors of society are affected by the developments of the Arab world, it is its young people, comprising two thirds of the region’s population, who are most impacted.
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