Samah Allam
In the midst of the accelerated global developments, the Kingdom of Bahrain has proven not only the first in promoting economic and social development, but also made happiness a strategic goal that embodies the vision of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the king of the country, may God protect and preserve him and with the support of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, may God protect him. This ambitious orientation reflects the leadership of the leadership that happiness is not just an emotional concept, but rather a basic pillar of sustainable development and the advancement of the quality of life.
National initiatives to achieve happiness are many and start from Bahrain Economic Vision 2030 and then 2050, where a package of projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing the social and psychological welfare of citizens and residents was adopted. It includes developing infrastructure and improving health and educational services, enhancing a balance between professional and personal life through flexible work policies, and launching initiatives for psychological well -being such as societal programs that support mental health, this trend reflects the keenness to build an environment that encourages well -being first and then innovation and creativity, where individuals find the space needed to achieve their capabilities.
Scientific studies indicate that happiness depends on a group of basic pillars, including positive social relations, levels of trust between individuals, and a sense of goal and meaning in life. A study conducted by the Harvard Research Center for Happiness demonstrated that the happiest individuals tend to enjoy better health, live a longer life, and provide higher performance in work, as another study showed that happiness stimulates creativity, where individuals are more able to think outside the box when they are in a positive mood, so strengthening happiness in society is reflected in a significant way in various aspects of life and reduces the levels of stress and combustion Job.
The talk about happiness in the Kingdom of Bahrain coincides with the occasion of the International Day of Happiness, which was approved by the United Nations on March 20 of each year, to be a global call to meditate on the importance of happiness as a human right and a basis for a decent life. This day carries deep connotations, especially in light of the presence of peoples and societies suffering from the absence of the simplest elements of life, where happiness becomes a long -standing dream. At a time when the countries of the world celebrate this day through initiatives that enhance luxury and spread joy, we find that there are homelands and peoples like the steadfast Gaza that lives a completely different reality. Under the bombing and in the blessed month of Ramadan, where the people of Gaza face daily challenges to survive, which makes talking about happiness in this context carries a different and more painful human dimension.
Despite these harsh conditions, the people of Gaza remain an example of steadfastness and insistence on life, as they show an amazing ability to adhere to hope and creativity even in the darkest conditions. This contradiction between celebrating happiness globally and the suffering of peoples highlights the importance of strengthening global social justice and working to achieve peace as a basic condition for true happiness.
