emirates7 - Next year, smartphone and computer users will gain access to a new set of emojis, including a much-anticipated symbol—an exhausted face with bags under its eyes, according to a CNN report. This new addition is among eight emojis approved by the Unicode Consortium, the organization that regulates emoji standards globally.

The exhausted face emoji, capturing the fatigue many feel in today’s fast-paced environment, was voted "most anticipated" emoji at the World Emoji Awards, securing over 60% of the votes. Its popularity highlights the growing demand for a digital representation of burnout, soon to be available on various platforms for widespread use.

In addition to the exhausted face, the new emojis will include quirky but meaningful symbols like a root vegetable, a harp, a fingerprint, a purple splatter, a shovel, and a flag representing Sark, a small island in the English Channel. The leafless tree emoji, submitted by Brian Baihaki, holds a deeper message, symbolizing the increasing impact of drought and the need for action on climate change.

Emojipedia, a well-known emoji reference site, has already offered a preview of these upcoming emojis. They are expected to roll out across devices in 2025, with platforms like Apple iOS and Android adding their unique interpretations to the designs.