A Future of Happiness, Tolerance, and Youth
The UAE has now established a Ministry of Happiness, Tolerance, and the Future, and appointed a 22-year-old Minister of Youth. This redefinition of government's role reflects several crucial lessons learned from developments in the region in recent years.
DUBAI – Over the past two weeks, I have heard and read many questions, comments, and news stories regarding recent changes to the government of the United Arab Emirates. Why, everyone seems to want to know, did we establish a Ministry of Happiness, Tolerance, and the Future, and why did we appoint a 22-year-old Minister of Youth?