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UAE named happiest Arab country
UAE passed UK, US and France in 2025 World Happiness Report
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Lebanon ranks as Middle East’s unhappiest country, UN report reveals
After Afghanistan, Lebanon ranks as the word’s second-most unhappy country, according to the World Happiness Report
Fitness
From triggers to glimmers: How finding your ‘glimmers’ can support your mental health
Within the body, ‘glimmers’ encourage a physical state of ‘rest-and-digest’ which promotes the relaxation and parasympathetic response
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UAE expats among happiest in the world: Report
The UAE’s easy visa policies, career opportunities and high standards of living help maintain its global position as an expat favourite
Employees
Workplace happiness in a time of disruption
Unfortunately happiness is sadly lacking in the workplace for many
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DEWA continues to spread happiness with high index score
The company achieves 98.1% in Dubai Digital Authority’s Instant Happiness Index halfway through 2022, apart from international accolades for customer service
Arabian Business
Why morning routines can increase your happiness and productivity
Bestselling author Dr Rangan Chatterjee shares the secrets to building an enduring successful morning routine on the latest edition of the Spencer Lodge Podcast in partnership with Arabian Business
Abu Dhabi
Work-life balance, happiness, quality of life continues to increase in Abu Dhabi: report
The work-life balance index saw an increase of up to 16 percent, from 36.6 percent to 52.6 percent.
Dubai Fitness Challenge
Working together for a healthier and happier city
The importance of collaboration, and the intrinsic link between health and happiness
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Resolving to live life in the slow lane
Accustomed to checking boxes on a to-do list, the coronavirus pandemic has made it easier to slow down and enjoy life.
Dubai Motor City
In pictures: Dubai’s new selfie museum
The hub currently features 15 pop-up rooms with different backdrops and props, with professional lighting to capture the very best selfies.
Finland
UAE named Gulf’s happiest country, 21st globally
Ranking achieved two years after the UAE launched the world’s first happiness council
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Happiness and health define success for UAE employees, LinkedIn data shows
Data from a new LinkedIn campaign shows that a majority of UAE expat employees believe they have enjoyed high levels of success in the country
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Dubai to host first ever customer happiness summit and awards
The event will include representatives of the hospitality, travel, tourism, real estate, retail, healthcare and aviation sectors
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French firm breaks ground on Masdar home concept to make you happier
Saint-Gobain starts work on its first eco-friendly multi-comfort house at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban community
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Abu Dhabi probes appointment of baby as Happiness Exec
Public Prosecution Office summons government official to explain footage that went viral on social media