According to an Arab News/You Gov poll, 21 percent of 2,057 Americans who were surveyed, believe that Agrabah, the fictional city from Disney's Aladdin, is a real place in the Arab World.



Not only that, but also 38 percent, "would be happy with a U.S. travel ban on citizens of Agrabah should they be proven a threat," and "81 percent of those surveyed cannot identify the Arab region on a map."



The "Arab Image in the U.S." poll was conducted between 17-21 March, and its results were published on Monday to coincide with the Arab Media Forum (AMF) which is currently taking place in Dubai.



The survey is centered around the perception of the Arab region in the U.S. and its results will be discussed during an AMF panel on Tuesday. The panel will be exploring the media's role in addressing perceptions of the region.



Stephan Shakespeare, the chief executive of polling firm You Gov believes that the recent "findings are significant and a cause for concern, especially at a time when U.S President Donald Trump is ramping up his country's involvement in the Arab world," Arab News said.

