UAE issues golden visa to Pak social media influencers

DUBAI: Dubai authorities have awarded a Golden Visa to renowned social media influencer from Pakistan, Fiza Khan, also known as Love Carney, in recognition of her exceptional abilities and dedication.

Love Khaani has built a strong following through her work on social media in the United Arab Emirates and is the first Pakistani social media influencer to be awarded the UAE Golden Visa. The Golden Visa is a ten-year residency visa issued to individuals who have rendered outstanding service in the UAE and possess extraordinary abilities.

This long-term residence visa provides greater stability and opportunities for holders to continue to develop their talents and contribute to the development of the UAE. Love Khaani has over 5 million followers on TikTok and over 2 million followers on other social media platforms.

When asked by The News about her journey as a social media influencer, Fiza Khan explained that she worked for an airline in the UAE but lost her job due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Before losing his job, Love Khaani had the opportunity to travel to various countries by working for an airline.

While traveling, she made a number of videos capturing her experiences as a traveler and shared them on TikTok during the pandemic. The videos quickly went viral and Love Khaani went on to become a well-known and successful social media influencer in the UAE and beyond. Love Khaani shared that she is the daughter of a bus driver who has lived alone in the UAE for decades, providing living facilities for his family in Pakistan. She advises people never to lose hope and to always work hard despite the challenges they may face. Reflecting on her journey, Love Khaani talks about how difficult it was for her to get a tourist visa to Dubai 10 years ago. However, she persevered and worked hard, eventually obtaining the prestigious UAE Golden Visa. She thanked Dubai and the UAE for providing her with the opportunity to continue her work as a social media influencer. In closing, Lovekani commended the UAE and its leadership for creating a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals to realize their dreams. She thanked Dubai and the UAE for their support and said she will continue to work hard, paying tribute to the country that has given her so much.