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In the contemporary landscape of Saudi Arabia, the pivotal role of youth in sustainable development and socioeconomic advancement cannot be understated, especially given the pronounced youth demographic.
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Albarakati, A.J. (2024). Overview of Challenges, Impacts and Benefits of Increased Youth Participation in the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Saudi Arabia. In: Thompson, M.C., Quilliam, N. (eds) Saudi Youth. Gulf Studies, vol 16. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-9867-8_9
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