Here's why your phone says "Happy UAE"

Just in time for International Happiness Day…

Over the weekend, you might have noticed a little message in the top lefthand corner of your phone that says “HAPPY UAE”.

Like this:

What’s that all about? Well, it’s because International Happiness Day is coming up on March 20. The UAE’s own Journey of Happiness (a five-day festival celebrating all things positive) kicked off on Thursday, with a Happiness Carnival taking place on the streets of City Walk.

Both Etisalat and du changed their network name for the occasion.

#السعادة_رحلة_بدأها_زايد
@HappyUAE #رحلة_السعادة
#الاماراتيون_اسعد_شعب_عربي pic.twitter.com/B4hMf2foOQ

— Etisalat UAE (@etisalat) March 16, 2018

Many UAE residents seem to be fans of the simple yet powerful gesture…

When your network turns into Happy UAE #UAE #Dubai #Happy_UAE #YearofGiving #Morning #du.
Best use of technology indeed !!! pic.twitter.com/FK6xMfQ6Ja

— Shubham Bhandari (@Shubhambwr) March 16, 2018

#الإماراتيون_أسعد_شعب_عربي @etisalat #Happy_UAE
Etisalat Change the Network Logo pic.twitter.com/TubS56zmWa

— Abdullah83 (@AissaAbdullah) March 15, 2018

Proud to be Emirates ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ #happy_uae pic.twitter.com/zhf1FC7aQL

— م. رضية الشحي??‍? (@radeyya_) March 15, 2018

It’s not the first time a special message has appeared. In September, the networks changed their name to the words “UAE KSA TOGETHER” to show support for Saudis on their National Day.

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