Dubai: Few days after Ruler of Dubai Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum wrote an open letter to tell why he appointed a Minister of Happiness, the minister herself appeared in a television interview to CNN and explained what her ministry is doing to achieve in the United Arab Emirates.
According to Minister of Happiness Ohood Al Roumi, the main job of government is to create happiness for its people.
“What we’re trying to achieve here is to create a real change, to create an authentic happiness for all the society.”
“Happiness is a serious job for governments. I think the main job for the government is to create happiness. In 2011, the UN encouraged the member countries to look at happiness for a holistic approach for development.”
“For us in the UAE, happiness is very important.”
“The role of the government is to create an environment where people can flourish – can reach their potential – and choose to be happy.”
“I am a very happy and positive person and I choose to be happy every day because this is what pushes me alive. This is what motivates me, this is what gives a sense of purpose to my life, so I always choose to see the glass half full,” she told CNN.
The minister responsible for state happiness is one of the five women in the newly-appointed cabinet.
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