PHOTO: UAE Appoints Minister for Happiness















Should a state only deal with politics and the economy, or is it also responsible for the happiness and tolerance of its citizens? The United Arab Emirates appears to believe it’s the latter, and has created corresponding posts in the government last week, according to a source.

“A new post, Minister of State for Happiness, will align and drive government policy to create social good and satisfaction,” Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum wrote on his Twitter page.

He also said happiness should be a way of life for the UAE, and that all cabinet ministers will be responsible for it.

“National happiness isn't a wish. Plans, projects, programs, indices will inform the work of our ministries to achieve happiness,” he said.

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