The United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan joined the Global Coalition of Happiness, which was announced at the Dubai Summit.
Dubai, UAE. The creation of the Global Coalition of Happiness, which included six countries - the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kazakhstan, Costa Rica, Mexico, Portugal and Slovenia - was announced at the 6th World Government Summit in Dubai. It is dedicated to the issues of effective public administration and the introduction of modern technologies in various areas of life.
The prestigious event is attended by more than 4 thousand delegates from 140 countries, including heads of international organizations, representatives of the leading scientific and technical structures and technological corporations of the world.
The signing ceremony of the agreement on the creation of the Global Coalition of Happiness was personally attended by the UAE Prime Minister and ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The document was signed by ministers from all six countries. "The world needs new forms of coalitions that would work for the well-being and happiness of peoples," said Sheikh Mohammed.
"The global coalition of happiness reflects an idea in which the aspirations of the UAE meet the ambitions of different nations around the world aimed at creating a better future for all," the Prime Minister emphasized. "It is time to combine the efforts of governments to create new approaches and mechanisms that will allow happiness for people and improve their quality of life. "
"We perceive the happiness of peoples as an indicator of the effectiveness of the government, an important indicator of the assessment of its policies and programs. At the same time, happiness is a common goal for which governments and the private sector work together."
The new coalition, the UAE Prime Minister continued, is “an opportunity for its members to exchange ideas and experiences, as well as learn from our experience and show the UAE’s vision regarding the importance of happiness as the ultimate goal of any government.”
According to him, "investments in happiness ensure security, peace and coexistence between nations, happiness resists hatred and extremism." "We expect that the Global Coalition of Happiness will underpin the positive changes in the world," said the UAE Prime Minister.
In the UAE, where the authorities have achieved a very high standard of living for the population and are consistently introducing modern technologies in various spheres of life and the economy, the term “happiness” has become one of the most important criteria and goals of the work of government bodies at various levels.
According to the authorities of the country, the emirates should live comfortably and safely, use the achievements of technological progress and make their own tangible contribution to the formation of a happy and prosperous future not only for the UAE, but also for the Arab region and the whole world.
The government’s approach is vividly illustrated by the fact that the Cabinet of Ministers of the UAE has the post of Minister of State for Happiness and Well-Being. He is currently occupied by a woman - Uhud Bint Khalafan Al Rumi.
The UAE authorities have prepared a series of ambitious projects that are expected to allow the country to move on to the next stage of development. Among them are the gradual introduction of artificial intelligence into the economy and the service sector, the launch of unmanned modes of public transport, the development of scientific programs for space exploration and preparations for the creation of the first human settlement on Mars in 2117. The implementation of these plans, as the government believes, will make UAE citizens happier and more proud of the country's successes.
