repression of the UAE aside

"His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has lauded the country’s achievement of happiness for Emiratis which he said was the result of the approach followed by the founding fathers of the UAE, a vision in all government sectors, levels and institutions as well as the manner of work that governs all policies and decisions. Sheikh Mohammed was commenting on the results of the United Nation's second 'World Happiness Report', which shows that the UAE tops the list of the happiest Arab countries and ranks 14th globally." (thanks Basim)