The happiness and well-being of individuals are vital factors that allow people to lead better lives in both their personal and professional lives. There are various factors that affect the satisfaction and happiness levels of working and non-working individuals that extend beyond personal and professional elements to more external factors such as the support received from their country of residence.

Developing a mindset focused on health and wellbeing can open up a whole world of possibilities and help professionals reach their potential. Both professionals and companies need to create a supportive environment to boost happiness and give rise to important conversations in relation to well-being.

The latest research conducted by Bayt.com reveals current levels of happiness and satisfaction in the MENA region in various elements such as personal life, professional life among others.

Key Findings:

• In their personal lives, the majority of respondents (77%) stated that they are satisfied with the independence to take own their own decisions.
• In their professional lives, 53% of respondents are satisfied with the support they receive from colleagues (while 24% are neutral).
• In regards to personal relationships, 84% of respondents are satisfied with their relationship with family.

Data for the 2019 Health and Wellbeing in the MENA survey was collected online from September 19, 2019, to October 4, 2019. Results are based on a sample of 1,643 respondents from countries including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Egypt, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya and Sudan among others.