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Emirates Center for Happiness Research (ECHR)

UAEU students engaging in a friendly conversation on campus, representing the vibrant community at the Emirates Center for Happiness Research (ECHR).

Overview

To contribute to the government’s efforts towards realizing the United Arab Emirates Vision 2021, the United Arab Emirates University has established the Emirates Center for Happiness Research (ECHR). The UAE happiness Index is one of the key national performance indicators of the Vision 2021, of having a cohesive society and preserved identity.

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Vision and Mission

Mission

To enhance the UAE government’s commitment to happiness and well-being by conducting cutting-edge research in this field. Also, disseminating its

findings nationally and globally, monitoring and assessing the nation’s happiness indices and promoting virtues of well-being in the community.

Vision

To be a leading center in Happiness and Well-Being research and a major contributor in promoting wellbeing in the nation and around the world.

Director's Message

Welcome to the Emirates Center for Happiness Research. The Center is involved in cutting edge research in the field of happiness and wellbeing to advance our knowledge and understanding of how societies thrive. We understand the importance of diversity and engaging everyone, fostering a sense of belonging and helping members of the community to unleash their talents and reach their full potential.

Dr. Muna Almansoori,

Director of the Emirates Center for Happiness Research
Dr. Muna Almansoori, Director of the Emirates Center for Happiness Research

30 minutes for Us

Another current ongoing project of the center is 30 minutes for us, which allows colleagues

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Wellbeing Officers

The Wellbeing Officer project is an initiative by the Emirates Center for Happiness Research.

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Happiness Research Talks

Happiness Research talk series titled “Happiness Research: Trek to Wellbeing”

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Happiness and Wellbeing Course

Another initiative of the center which was very successful was the Introduction

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UAEU Program for Wellbeing

The United Arab Emirates Program for Well-being is an initiative by the Emirates Center

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Research

The Emirates Center for Happiness Research has conducted various researches

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Research Fellows

Dr. Parag Kulkarni, Associate Professor
Dr. Parag Kulkarni,
Associate Professor
Dr. Rashed Alzahmi, Associate Professor
Dr. Rashed Alzahmi,
Associate Professor
Dr. Mona Aljanahi, Assistant Professor
Dr. Mona Aljanahi,
Assistant Professor
Dr. Khaled Galal, Professor
Dr. Khaled Galal,
Professor
Dr. Yahya Nassar, Associate Professor
Dr. Yahya Nassar,
Associate Professor
Dr. Iffat El Barazi, Assistant Professor
Dr. Iffat El Barazi,
Assistant Professor

Mar 15, 2026