The Department of Community Development (DCD) in Abu Dhabi has revealed growth in its quality of life indicators within its happiness and well-being index, specifically showcasing an increase in work-life balance among citizens and residents in the emirate.
The DCD conducts periodic studies and annual surveys to identify the society’s needs and ambitions, and boost development in line with the department’s vision to achieve a dignified life and better standard of living for all.
The happiness and well-being index includes two basic criteria – life satisfaction and happiness.
The results showed an increase in the happiness index by 7.8 percent, from 7.17 to 7.727 points out of 10. The life satisfaction index increased by 6.68 percent, from 6.68 to 7.1258 points.
The work-life balance index saw an increase of up to 16 percent, from 36.6 percent to 52.6 percent. The overall residence satisfaction in the Abu Dhabi index increased from 67.9 percent to 69.8 percent, while the satisfaction with current housing income index increased from 33 percent to 38.5 percent.
The findings coincided with International Day of Happiness declared by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which recognises the importance of happiness as a key driver of the community, economy, and sustainable development.
The chairman of the Abu Dhabi DCD, Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, stated that caring for the community and enhancing the lifestyle leads to a better quality of life and happiness.
He added that happiness should be considered one of the main factors for society’s well-being, in addition to socio-economic indicators.
The UAE and its wise leadership strives to solidify the concept of happiness and social well-being in citizens and residents, Al Khaili added.
This has led the UAE to become one of the most prominent countries in achieving the highest levels of satisfaction and happiness.
Moreover, the UAE maintained its highest ranking among Arab countries for the seventh consecutive year in the World Happiness Report 2021.
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