Just in case all of you have been wondering why your carrier name has been changed to ‘WelcomePresChina’, we’ve got answers for you.

President Xi Jingping of China is visiting the UAE for three days and it’s BIG NEWS.

So if your phones say this, don’t be alarmed

lol etisalat ???? #WelcomePresChina pic.twitter.com/niR7U83M0q

— jess (@jxssmxc) July 19, 2018

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It’s a well-known fact that UAE always makes an effort to honor its visitors. This was no exception!

The Dubai Frame lit up red in honor of President Xi Jingping’s visiting

#Dubai Frame lights up in red for #UAE-China Week, which is being held from 17 to 24 July 2018 in honor of the Chinese president’s visit to the country pic.twitter.com/b5YbGIJEyu

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 18, 2018

The Burj Al Arab too looked incredible in the colors of the Chinese flag

Burj Al Arab in #Dubai lights up in the colours of the Chinese flag for #UAE-China Week, which is being held from 17 to 24 July 2018 in honor of the Chinese president’s visit to the country pic.twitter.com/nTVeyts6cf

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) July 18, 2018

Many other business in various sectors did their part in celebration of UAE-China Week

For the launch of ‘UAE – China Week’ in Dubai and ahead of the Chinese Presidential visit to the UAE, we launched a special 24 Karat Chinese gold collection, ‘Fu’ 福 which means ‘good fortune and good luck’.
Chinese passengers can also use Yuan currency when shopping at DDF. pic.twitter.com/32sdq60z3Z

— Dubai Duty Free (@DubaiDutyFree) July 18, 2018

The UAE is proud to host President Xi Jinping in our home, Abu Dhabi. To commemorate UAE-China week, we look back on some highlights of our 10 years flying to China. pic.twitter.com/oRDy8Eka2q

— Etihad Airways (@EtihadAirways) July 19, 2018

Our DG, Dr Abdulla was invited to the launch of Hala China at @DubaiOpera ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the UAE this week. The visit will be a milestone in the relationship between the two nations and will boost collaboration in all aspects pic.twitter.com/VLr6VVIxCD

— KHDA (@KHDA) July 16, 2018

The Minister of State Higher Education & Advanced Skills, Chairman UAE Space Agency, Ahmad Belhoul, tweeted a video in honor of HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan and the UAE-China Week

#ChinesePresident‘s visit to the #UAE enhances strategic relations between the two countries, based on the founding father HH Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan’s vision more than 28 years ago to strengthen ties and cooperation at all levels #UAE_China_Week pic.twitter.com/UDDX8uQIGk

— د. أحمد بالهول (@ahmad_belhoul) July 18, 2018