In July 2016, the Minister of State for Happiness publicly announced the selection of 60 individuals, representing federal and local government entities, as the original cohort of the Chief Happiness and Positivity Program. UAE Declaration of Happiness and Positivity Ĭhief Happiness and Positivity Officer Program.Happiness and Positivity Heroes Medal.Happiness and Positivity Hours (federal government).Chief Happiness and Positivity Officer Program (government).Chief Happiness and Positivity Officer Program (private sector).In its first year (2016), as part of the overall National Happiness and Positivity Program, the Minister of State for Happiness launched a number of programs and initiatives. The announcement was made during Dubai's annual World Government Summit. On 10 February 2016, UAE Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced, through his Twitter account, the appointment of Her Excellency Ohoud Al Roumi - whose full name is Ohood bint Khalifa Al Roumi - as the country's first Minister of State for Happiness.

The responsibility of this office is to 'align and drive government policy to create social good and satisfaction.' Ministers Minister of State for Happiness and Wellbeing ( Arabic: وزير الدولة للسعادة وجودة الحياة) is a Minister of State in the United Arab Emirates Cabinet, which oversees the UAE plans, programs and policies to achieve a happier society.

The ministry of happiness