DUBAI // Thousands of schoolchildren will be involved in creating a logo for a programme that aims to increase happiness throughout the country.
Following a directive from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, to involve all of society in shaping the National Programme for Happiness and Positivity, children from across the country have been tasked with coming up with ideas for the logo to represent the programme, reported state news agency Wam.
The initiative was announced by Ohood Al Roumi, Minister of State for Happiness, on Sunday during a visit to Mahra Bint Ahmed School in Ras Al Khaimah and Dubai American Academy.
She urged the children to express their ideas and aspirations through their drawings.
“I will personally review all the works of the children, taking into consideration the design of the National Programme for Happiness and Positivity logo and other related initiatives in the UAE,” she said.
Ms Al Roumi added that the initiative highlights the importance of each child and his or her role in shaping the future of happiness and positivity in the community.
“Children represent the future of the UAE, and this initiative will help foster a culture of happiness and the spirit of positive and collective participation,” she said.
“The initiative also instills the sense of creating their own future and being responsible.”
Similarly, the programme hopes to teach “the values of happiness and positivity among UAE school students”, expand their imagination, build teamwork, and enable them to express their understanding of happiness and positivity, Wam reported.
Ms Al Roumi, accompanied by Jameela bint Salem Al Muhairi, Minister of State for Public Education, also watched a musical titled “Happiest Nation on the Earth”, and the “Joy and Happiness” fine arts workshop during their visit to the schools.
“It is a great pleasure to work in cooperation with the Minister of State for Happiness in the campaign that involves UAE schools to design the logo of the National Programme for Happiness and Positivity,” said Ms Al Muhairi.
“This initiative will help enhance the creative abilities of the students and involve them in the happiness and positivity of our nation [and] supports our efforts to create activities that promote positive behaviour among students and achieve the government’s vision of the future.”
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