To ensure the happiness of its citizens, the prime minister of the United Arab Emirates has announced that the country will create a state minister position devoted to this pursuit. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is also the ruler of Dubai, made the comments on Twitter. He also mentioned a minister of state position would be created to oversee tolerance in the Arab Gulf country that is home to many faiths and ethnicities. “It is a beginning of a new journey of achievement and giving to the people and we ask Allah to help us to serve and take care of them,” one of his tweets read. Will politicians finally take happiness seriously?
United Arab Emirates announces to create a minister for Happiness post
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