The Human Resources Department in cooperation with the UAEU Happiness and Positivity Team held a lecture on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, entitled "Positive Change of the Individual". In attendance were members of the Happiness and Positivity Team, deans of colleges, staff and students of the university.  The meeting is in line with government directions for happiness and within the happiness exercises initiatives.

Dr. Ahmed Al Zaabi, Executive Chairman of Happiness Committee in University said: "This lecture comes in line with the orientations of the State to achieve a positive and happy society.  Our goal is the creation of the proper environment for the happiness of individuals and employees, and to establish a positivity as a fundamental value in UAE society to keep happiness as a real feeling in citizens and residents.” Dr. Al Zaabi noted the role of UAE University in adopting initiatives, projects and policies to achieve happiness and positivity in the society. UAEU developed indicators to measure the level of happiness at the University and at the State level.

Mr. Fahad Haikal who explained that life is full of challenges and obstacles presented the lecture, and the fact that every person passes has these experiences. To surpass some obstacles we must form positive ideas that turn into right behavior, "The leaders of the UAE state are the biggest example of persons that made history by change that created a State that rivals the world's greatest countries.  Thinking makes change, and change does not start from outside but stems from the inside, so the person must believe in his abilities to achieve the impossible."

The lecture discussed several key axis, the concept and types of change, and ways to change the person. It also shared realistic stories, with analysis and evaluation of their results, and included an exercise for the employees by asking questions about personal achievements that everyone dreamed of having.  Attendees participated and exchanged views and experiences on this topic.