Residents noticed the change on Wednesday morning.
Published: Wed 1 May 2019, 9:36 AM
Updated: Wed 1 May 2019, 4:24 PM
UAE residents were in for a surprise on Wednesday as the name of their mobile network changed to 'Labour Day'.
The move is to mark International Labour Day across the country. Observed on May 1, Labour Day celebrates the working classes and laborers.
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Etisalat posted a message on their Twitter page thanking workers for their contribution. 'The important segment and basic pillar of society,' the message read.