06 December 2016
(Refiled to correct typo in second paragraph, which previously stated 300 researchers from different nationalists)
The United Arab Emirates government announced this week it will conduct a national happiness survey by the end of the year. Reportedly the first of its kind, it will measure how happy and positive the country’s residents are, Gulf News reported. Read more here.
The survey will be conducted on December 12, in several phases, on a sample of around 14,000 people aged over 10 years old, including residents, tourists and visitors. Over 300 researchers from different nationalities will participate in the survey process, which is being carried out under the supervision of the Federal Competitive and Statistics Authority, Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre and Dubai Statistics Centre.
The move is part of the government’s wider focus on happiness and last February it established the Ministry for Happiness, headed by Ohoud Bint Khalfan Al Roumi. Read more here.
Announcing the news on Sunday, the UAE Minister of Happiness said: “Positivity and happiness is a key priority and objective for the UAE government that strives to identify factors influencing the happiness of the society,” Gulf news reported.
Dan Gilbert, Harvard professor of psychology and best-selling author of ‘Stumbling on Happiness’, has previously praised the UAE for making happiness a key element of government policy, adding that no other state had taken such an approach before. Read more here.
The UAE, home to the world’s tallest tower and many lavish malls, is seen as one of the safest and most business-friendly Arab state. However, it is also one of the most expensive countries, where many residents complain about the cost of living and the high price of goods and services. Read more here.
© Express 2016
(Refiled to correct typo in second paragraph, which previously stated 300 researchers from different nationalists)
The United Arab Emirates government announced this week it will conduct a national happiness survey by the end of the year. Reportedly the first of its kind, it will measure how happy and positive the country’s residents are, Gulf News reported. Read more here.
The survey will be conducted on December 12, in several phases, on a sample of around 14,000 people aged over 10 years old, including residents, tourists and visitors. Over 300 researchers from different nationalities will participate in the survey process, which is being carried out under the supervision of the Federal Competitive and Statistics Authority, Abu Dhabi Statistics Centre and Dubai Statistics Centre.
The move is part of the government’s wider focus on happiness and last February it established the Ministry for Happiness, headed by Ohoud Bint Khalfan Al Roumi. Read more here.
Announcing the news on Sunday, the UAE Minister of Happiness said: “Positivity and happiness is a key priority and objective for the UAE government that strives to identify factors influencing the happiness of the society,” Gulf news reported.
Dan Gilbert, Harvard professor of psychology and best-selling author of ‘Stumbling on Happiness’, has previously praised the UAE for making happiness a key element of government policy, adding that no other state had taken such an approach before. Read more here.
The UAE, home to the world’s tallest tower and many lavish malls, is seen as one of the safest and most business-friendly Arab state. However, it is also one of the most expensive countries, where many residents complain about the cost of living and the high price of goods and services. Read more here.
© Express 2016
