“Hello, this is Mohammed bin Rashid,” said the voice on the other line in an unexpected call sent across the UAE on Dec. 2, 47th UAE National Day, from phone number 1971.
You don’t know this number. You didn’t save this on your phone, but it wished you happy National Day. Could this be a prank?
Did anyone receive a phone call from @HHShkMohd congratulating on #UAENationalDay ?? ???
— حسن سجواني ?? Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) November 30, 2018
No. It was a pre-recorded phone call and it was truly His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, sending you a personal greeting on this 47th National Day celebration.
The thoughtful and heart-warming greeting was the beloved leader’s way of personally sending well-wishes to everyone across the country to be joyful and united on this eventful day of celebrating the union of seven emirates.
You are not alone in being surprised. Many other delighted netizens took to social media to express their happiness at hearing straight from the Vice President.
نحن أسعد شعب فالعالم و هنا الدليل❤️ pic.twitter.com/1ICDcA3KOj
— شيخة ⑬ (@Shaikhalbadi) November 30, 2018
So, the next time you think you are being pranked, thing again. It could be of the country’s most powerful men sending you a personal and heart-felt message to kick-back, relax and enjoy this delightful day!
Yes I did ? pic.twitter.com/gS3ADRHSwU
— زبيدة الرئيسي ???? (@Bezearcoo) November 30, 2018
