Dubai - The change was made in honour of a much-anticipated event.
Published: Sat 5 Jan 2019, 11:21 AM
Updated: Sat 5 Jan 2019, 3:59 PM
UAE residents woke up to find their network names had yet again undergone a change on Saturday.
Etisalat made the announcement on their official twitter handle just a few hours before the launch of the much-anticipated AFC Asian Cup 2019, to be held at Zayed Sports City Stadium at 7.30pm.
The 17th Edition of the AFC Asian Cup promises to open in spectacular style in Abu Dhabi with organisers promising a once-in-a-lifetime experience and breathtaking live show for thousands of fans in the stadium and millions of viewers around the world.
Some residents have already lauded the "nice touch" by Etisalat.
The 51-match tournament, which is being held in the UAE for the second time, will get underway with three of the host nation's most acclaimed and beloved singing talents who will open the celebrations in the competition's theme of 'Bringing Asia Together.'
An estimated audience of 300 million viewers will be captivated as internationally renowned singing sensations from the UAE, Hussain Al Jassmi, Eida Al Menhali and Balqees Ahmed Fathi take to the pitch, surrounded by hundreds of performers as part of a dramatic experience to set the stage for the tournament's opener between the hosts UAE and Bahrain.
- lujein@khaleejtimes.com
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