Dubai , 7 February 2022 : The Emirates
Center for Happiness Research
at the United Arab Emirates University
has conducted, over two days,
workshops on the center role and
initiatives on wellbeing, as part of
the activities of UAEU pavilion at Expo
2020 Dubai, in the presence of a
number of DP World employees.
Ms. Noof Aljneibi, Director of the Emirates
Center for Happiness Research,
said that these workshops aim
to shed light on the center’s goals,
mission and vision, and the center-conducted
significant researches.
She added, “The wellbeing
or positive psychology helps
individuals to define and refine their
strengths to use them for their best
interest to live with clear goals and
wellbeing. “
During the workshop, Ms. Noof Aljneibi
discussed the term wellbeing compared
to the happiness, explaining
that wellbeing is the broad
umbrella for different aspects in
an individual’s life. Happiness is a momentary
feeling experienced by the
individual at certain situation, in addition
to the importance of balance between
the wellbeing aspects.
She added, “The UAE has made great
efforts in communicating the concept
of wellbeing among individuals
in the country. The first of
these efforts is the appointment of a
minister dedicated to the happiness and
wellbeing, who announced the National
Program for Happiness and Wellbeing,
through which many local
and international initiatives were
introduced.”
