The seventh richest country in the world, the United Arab Emirates, has established a ministry called the 'Ministry of Happiness'. According to the state news agency of the UAE (WAM), Ms. Ohood Al Roumi has been appointed as the first Minister of Happiness of the country. During the administrative ceremony, she wore a large necklace with the word 'Happy' on it. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, announced this news, stating that 'happiness in the UAE is not just a hope, but there will be programs, projects, and orientations designed to achieve this hope.' According to Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid on his Twitter account, which has over five million followers, the main task of the Ministry of Happiness is 'to coordinate all plans, programs, and policies of the country towards achieving the happiness of society.' The establishment of the Ministry of Happiness is part of a major cabinet reshuffle that is unprecedented in the 44-year history of the UAE government. The establishment of the Ministry of Happiness is not the only change in the UAE cabinet. In the new changes, the number of ministries has decreased, but the number of ministers has increased. One of the ministers added to the UAE cabinet as a Minister of State is the Minister of 'Tolerance', or coexistence. Lubna bint Khalid Al Qasimi is the Minister of Tolerance in the UAE cabinet. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid has said about this ministry: 'The goal of this ministry is to establish tolerance and coexistence as a core value in Emirati society.' The appointment of a Minister of State for Youth Affairs was another change in the UAE government. This position was given to Ms. Shamma Al Mazrui. At 22 years old, she is the youngest minister in the UAE and the world. She will also head the Youth Council. In the new government changes, five of the ministers are women. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid wrote about his new cabinet changes: 'This is the beginning of a new movement towards success. We ask God to help us serve the people.' Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, who is also the ruler of Dubai, added that he intends to make the UAE 'one of the best countries in the world' within the next five years.
Establishment of 'Ministry of Happiness' in the UAE
The UAE has established a 'Ministry of Happiness' with Ohood Al Roumi as its first minister, aiming to coordinate national efforts towards societal happiness. This move is part of a significant cabinet reshuffle that includes the introduction of a Minister of Tolerance and a Minister of Youth Affairs, reflecting a broader strategy to enhance social values and governance in the UAE.
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📰 What Happened
The UAE has established a 'Ministry of Happiness' to coordinate national efforts towards societal happiness, alongside other new ministries focused on tolerance and youth affairs. This is part of a significant cabinet reshuffle.
- Ohood Al Roumi is appointed as the first Minister of Happiness.
- The cabinet reshuffle includes the introduction of a Minister of Tolerance and a Minister of Youth Affairs.
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📚 Background
The UAE has been focusing on improving its global image and internal social cohesion through innovative governance strategies.
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