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UAE's mobile networks change their name to 'Labour Day'

Marked on May 1, Labour Day celebrates the working classes and laborers.

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UAE residents were in for a surprise on Tuesday as the name of their mobile network changed to 'Labour Day'. The change in name took place on both du and Etisalat.  
The move is to mark International Labour Day across the country. Observed on May 1, Labour Day celebrates the working classes and laborers. 
Residents who noticed the change took to Twitter to share their views. 

World #LabourDay @dutweets ?? pic.twitter.com/nfPAE4Rgpa
- Carlo (@carlototski) April 30, 2018

Happy Labour Day

Thanks to @dutweets #MyDubai

Proud of being Residence of UAE pic.twitter.com/liLtW4mRZp
- Hussain A Nasrat (@BeingHussainANa) April 30, 2018

It's showing Labour Day instead of Etisalat #LabourDay #Etisalat #UAE pic.twitter.com/nqeXZ3ZgZL
- Sohaib Ahmed (@sohaiby) April 30, 2018

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